Not to be outdone by DC Comics' new lease of life for it’s popular icons Batman, Superman and other titles, there is a buzz surrounding Marvel Comics these days.

Generated by the steady renewal of their biggest franchises and topped by the creation of the Icon imprint for creator owned work, long overdue.

So let me break it down for you.

The Fantastic Four, the book that started off the Marvel Universe now has four titles.

Each aimed at a different audience.

Some might say that's overkill.

I say that’s the way to build your base.

Don’t believe me?

Check out and read the Fantastic Four, Ultimate Fantastic Four or the Marvel Knights version.

You will want more.

This is a no brainer and I don’t know why it’s taken so long but I’m glad it’s been done for the future of the industry.

Putting the best talent on the biggest names spells a great read and forces all other publishers to raise their game.

The regular version is the core title set in the original Marvel universe that keeps to the continuity and the characterization started by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.

The Marvel Knights version gives us an edgier look at those characters grounding them more in reality and everyday situations.