10 Brutal Times The Fantastic Four Lost
3. Annihilus Murdered The Human Torch - Fantastic Four #587 (2011)
When the ruler of The Negative Zone, Annihilus, obtained the Opposing Force (the antithesis of the Power Cosmic), the diabolical overlord prepared to take over the cosmos. Using his newfound power, Annihilus formed the largest army in existence - the Annihilation Wave. Its numbers are so vast, no single world could combat the Annihilation Wave, including Earth.
After activating a portal in The Negative Zone, Annihilus prepared to send a billion of his minions through to decimate the Fantastic Four's homeworld. When Ben and Johnny learned this, they ventured to Annihilus' base to keep the aliens at bay. Sadly, the Fantastic Four quickly deduced that they were no match for The Negative Zone's army. Out of desperation, Johnny urged Ben and the others back to Earth through the portal. Realising the dimensional gate could only deactivated while in The Negative Zone, the Human Torch stayed behind to destroy it.
Even though Johnny put up an incredible fight, there was no way he could've stood a chance against a billion enemies. After fighting for a few seconds, Annihilus' men tore the superhero apart.