# Fantastic Four (1998) #40

Published: 2001-04-01T00:00:00+0000
Series: Fantastic Four (1998 - 2012)
Creators: Jeph Loeb (writer), Carlos Pacheco (penciler), Richard Starkings (letterer), Rafael Marin (writer), Jesus Merino (cover artist), Liquid! Color (colorist)

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The Fantastic Four gets trapped in the Negative Zone, but which teammate gets stranded behind? And who are the Nega-Explorers? Plus: after months of scheming, the Gideon Board finally makes their move!'