For decades, the Fantastic Four have represented Marvel’s most wholesome corner. It showcases a family of adventurers defined not just by superpowers and cosmic threats, but by their love, loyalty, and warmth.
However, even the most squeaky-clean heroes have their secrets, and in this case, one of the weirdest fan theories about Reed Richards has actually been confirmed by Marvel Comics itself. Yes, the fan-favorite question: Does Reed use his stretching powers in the bedroom? Has received a very clear answer: absolutely.
Yes, Reed Richards Uses His Powers To Spice Up Things With Sue StormÂ
Behind the public image of this superpowered family lies a surprisingly intimate detail that fans have joked about for years. And as it turns out, Marvel has leaned into the joke with a wink that turns one of their most brilliant minds into a surprisingly steamy husband. It might sound like fan fiction, but this isn’t just speculation; it’s canon. In ‘Fantastic Four #532’, there’s a particularly suggestive scene that sent longtime fans into a frenzy.Â
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After an emotional cosmic journey with a being called the Entity, Reed returns home to reconnect with his family. And while he checks in on his kids and his friend Ben Grimm, it’s a quiet moment with his wife, Sue Storm, that delivers the most eyebrow-raising detail. After some clearly implied marital intimacy, Sue purrs a line that’s become infamous among fans.
“Have I ever mentioned what a… wonderful set of abilities you acquired from those cosmic rays? A perfect choice, I must say…” This is the closest thing to a Marvel-approved confirmation that Reed Richards uses his elastic abilities for sexual purposes. Given his ability to stretch and morph his body into unimaginable shapes, fans have long wondered if those same powers could be used to make him “great in bed. The answer, in true comic book fashion, is yes.
Steamy Side Of Superheroes Has Always Been A Thing
While it might surprise casual fans that The Fantastic Four have confirmed such a risqué theory, long-time comic readers aren’t shocked. Comics have always explored sexuality, even when hidden under layers. The idea of using superpowers in the bedroom isn’t new. In fact, it’s almost a trope at this point.
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From Spider-Man and Silk being biologically compelled to jump at each other every time they’re in close proximity, to the infamously awkward scene of Ant-Man and Wasp using their size-changing powers during a romantic reunion, the “sex lives of superheroes” is practically its own subgenre. Even Superman hasn’t escaped this kind of storytelling. In one comic, he surprises Lois Lane with an alien gladiator outfit, clearly intended for roleplay.
In one bizarre storyline, ‘Spider-Man: Reign’, an older Peter Parker learns his wife Mary Jane died from cancer, caused by years of exposure to radioactive sperm. It’s funny, it’s cringey, and it’s weirdly human. Moreover, for the Fantastic Four, this isn’t just about being cheeky. It’s in line with how they’ve always approached their powers. Reed, Sue, Johnny, and Ben never hide who they are.
