Several versions have been created by Reed Richards / Mister Fantastic, leader of the team. There would be other updates of the Fantasti-Car over the years, however, most would be modifications on the first two designs.
Publication history
Fantasticar Mk. I
The first Fantasti-Car debuted in Fantastic Four #3 (March 1962).[4][5] It is an oval-like flying car that can split into multiple vehicles, a feature which was maintained in later versions.[6]
Fantasticar Mk. II
The second Fantasti-Car debuted in Fantastic Four #12 (March 1963). It possesses increased maximum speed as well as a transparent bulletproof windshield.[7]
Reception
Critical response
Andrew Hard of Digital Trends included the Fantasti-Car in their "The Best Superhero Cars of All Time" list.[8] Dave Golder of GamesRadar+ included the Fantasti-Car in their "Sci-Fis Greatest Flying Cars" list.[9] Brad Hill of Sportskeeda included the Fantasti-Car in their "10 best Vehicles In Comic Books" list.[10]
Comic Book Resources ranked the Fantasti-Car 4th in their "10 Coolest Vehicles In Marvel Comics" list,[11] 8th in their "10 Best Vehicles In The Marvel Universe" list,[12] and 9th in their "10 Most Important Vehicles In The Marvel Universe" list.[13] Jamie Lovett of ComicBook.com ranked the Fantasti-Car 5th in their "5 Coolest Cars In Comics" list.[14] Casey Haney of Screen Rant ranked the Fantasti-Car 13th in their "16 Best Superhero Vehicles" list.[15]
Other versions
Old Man Logan
An alternate version of the Fantasti-Car appears in Old Man Logan. Fifty years after all the heroes were killed by an organized coalition of supervillains, it comes into possession of the Hulk's descendants.
Ultimate Marvel
An alternate version of the Fantasti-Car appears in the Ultimate Marvel universe. It resembles a hybrid of the original Fantasti-Car and an SUV.[16]
In other media
Television
The Fantasti-Car, based on the second model, appears in Fantastic Four (1967).
