Who Is Nathaniel Richards? Origin, Powers and Key Facts

Nathaniel Richards is a Marvel comic book character, with over 175 comic issue appearances. Time travelling father of Mister Fantastic, he often has mysterious plans and ulterior motives.

Who is Nathaniel Richards?

Origin Nathaniel Richards is the loving husband of Evelyn Richards and father of Reed Richards who would later become the famous superhero, Mr. Fantastic . He lived happily with his family, noting his son's intellect at a young age and trying his best to encourage it along with his wife. Unfortunately, around the time Reed was 7 years old, his mother had passed away. Major Story Arcs Nathaniel, always the scientist, was secretly developing a machine that would allow him to travel through different dimensions. By the time Reed hit adulthood, his father disappeared (presumed dead) and Nathaniel left him all his fortune so his son could fulfill his dream. In reality, however, Nathaniel had traveled to a different dimension which was mixed in with cowboys and fantasy, and he stayed there upon meeting and falling in love with the daughter of the leader of the place. The daughter while beautiful, manipulated him and used Nathaniel's inventions for her own gain, the people of that dimension thinking Nathaniel was the cruel warlord.

Key facts

Nathaniel Richards is of human origin and first appeared in "Cowboys and Idioms". The character is published by Marvel. With 175 recorded issue appearances, Nathaniel Richards ranks among the most featured characters in comics.