Miss Fantastic is the alias adopted by Lyja, a Skrull who became the wife of Johnny Storm (the Human Torch) and a member of the Fantastic Five in the alternate Marvel reality known as Earth-982.
Lyja's unique journey to becoming Ms. Fantastic is rooted in a complex history involving deception, true love, and eventual heroism. Originally, Lyja infiltrated the lives of the Fantastic Four by impersonating Alicia Masters, the long-time love interest of Ben Grimm (the Thing). In this guise, she even married Johnny Storm.
Lyja's Evolution to Ms. Fantastic
Her path to becoming a recognized heroine involved several key stages:
- Initial Deception: Lyja, a Skrull shapeshifter, assumed the identity of Alicia Masters and married Johnny Storm. This period was marked by significant emotional turmoil and revelations.
- Truth and Reconciliation: Once her true Skrull identity was exposed, her marriage to Johnny was annulled. However, during this separation, both Lyja and Johnny realized that their connection had grown into genuine love, transcending the initial deception.
- Remarriage and Heroic Role: Driven by their mutual affection, Lyja and Johnny Storm eventually remarried. Following this, Lyja fully embraced a heroic identity, joining the Fantastic Five (a successor team to the original Fantastic Four) and adopting the codename Ms. Fantastic. Her Skrull abilities, including shapeshifting and flight, made her a valuable asset to the team, allowing her to aid them effectively.
Key Aspects of Lyja, Ms. Fantastic
| Aspect | Detail |
|---|---|
| True Identity | Lyja |
| Alias | Ms. Fantastic (sometimes referred to as Miss Fantastic) |
| Species | Skrull |
| Primary Relationship | Married to Johnny Storm (Human Torch) |
| Team Affiliation | Fantastic Five (Earth-982) |
| Key Abilities | Shapeshifting, flight, later gained energy blasts |
| Significance | A unique example of a former antagonist finding love and heroism |
As Ms. Fantastic, Lyja provided a distinctive dynamic to the Fantastic Five, embodying a story of redemption and the unexpected paths that love and heroism can forge, even for those from a deceptive past.
