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The narrative begins with Reed Richards, a talented scientist, and Ben Grimm, his rugged friend, attempting to secure funding from Victor Von Doom at the Von Doom Research Center. Reed proposes an ambitious project to study the potential of a cosmic storm that promises to revolutionize human existence by prolonging life and curing diseases. Despite previous setbacks that resulted in Reed's bankruptcy, Victor agrees to fund the mission, provided he retains 75% of the profits.