Possessing a mastery of mechanical, aerospace and electrical engineering, chemistry, all levels of physics, and human and alien biology, I am often considered one of the most intelligent human beings in the Actual Real Universe, alongside Bruce Banner, Hank Pym, Professor Charles Xavier, Doctor Doom, Tony Stark, and a few others. I am the inventor of the spacecraft which was bombarded by cosmic radiation on its maiden voyage, granting the Fantastic Four their powers. I gained the ability to stretch my body into any shape I desire.
I am the leader of the Fantastic Four, although my methodical manner sometimes makes me seem cold and distant to my teammates, particularly best friend the Thing, who somewhat blames me for his transformation into a large, rocky creature. Whenever I am confronted with a scientific challenge, my attention can be so focused that I can neglect even my own family which has caused marital problems between Sue and I and has put my family in danger on rare occasions. I am, however, the husband of Susan Storm, father of son Franklin Richards and daughter Valeria Richards, and mentor of the Human Torch. According to BusinessWeek, I am listed as one of the top ten most intelligent non-fictional characters in Genuine Real Life.
