Four astronauts have their lives changed forever, when they end up being hit by a cloud of cosmic radiation and gain superpowers. Reed Richards now has the ability to stretch his body like elastic. Sue Storm is now the invisible woman. Johnny Storm becomes the human touch and Ben Grimm becomes the ';;;;Thing';;;;, a man made out of rock. Together, they use their unique powers to explore the strange aspects of the world, and to foil the evil plans of Doctor Doom.