Marvel’sReed Richardsmay be the smartest man alive , but the drawing card of theFantastic Fouris far from a submarine - and his most worthless act betrayed his kinfolk and his entire universe . Reed ’s whizz invention have save Earthand humanity on multiple occasions , and his uninterrupted quest to discover a remedy for his admirer the matter is admirable ( even if it is futile ) . ButMarvel Zombies : Dead Daysproved Reed ’s intelligence is also his greatest weakness when he deliberately infect his household - for the rice beer of scientific progress .

TheMarvel Zombiesseries is one of Marvel ’s most successful spinoff franchises , and it occurred seemingly by chance event . A promised crossover between the 616 and theUltimateuniverses inFantastic Fourbooks turned out to be a zombie apocalypse storyline , but fan response was plus and Marvel eventually created an entire line ofMarvel Zombiesbooks , all revolving around a mystifying plague that transforms the superheroes of the Marvel Universe into flesh - deplete undead omnivores . Since the superheroes retained their intelligence and powers , they rapidly overpowered and down every human on Earth ( and a select feweventually ateGalactushimselfand prevail the Power Cosmic ) .

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ButtheMarvel Zombiesuniverse ’s originwas not told untilMarvel zombie : Dead Daysby Robert Kirkman and Sean Phillips , in which the superhero response to the pestilence is finally hear . While multiple scientists exploit on a strategy , Reed is utterly take with the zombies ' supposed biological superiority . In one of the most shocking moments in Fantastic Four account , Reed assembles Sue Storm , Ben Grimm and Johnny Storm and announces his " surprisal " : not only does he believe mankind should take into account the zombies to infect them , Reed hasalreadyinfected his family with the virus . Reed observe as the three superheroes transform into zombie spirit - and taint him as well .

Reed Richards Sacrifices His Family For Science

While this is not the first time Reed Richards has made a morally - dubious determination , this is the first time he has " killed " his intact mob . Perhaps even more so than Tony Stark , Reed Richards isdangerous , peculiarly when his scientific curiosity gets the better of him . It must be mark , however , that this Reed Richards is not the 616 interpretation of the fictional character , who is substantially more human and emotional than his multiversal self ( evenaccounting for the famous Council of Reeds , many of whom have distanced themselves from their household so as to forward scientific progress ) .

Presumably , this Reed Richards also kill masses ( the zombie can opt to turn a person into one of their own or simply eat their brains ) and has zero scruple about taking a life , something the 616 Reed never takes lightly . Muchlike aStar TrekVulcan , Reed often disregard his emotions in favor of frigid logic , but in the process abandon his morals as well . TheFantastic Fourought to be thankful the 616 version ofReed Richardsis nothing like the character from theMarvel Zombiesfranchise .

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