10 Lies You Always Believed About The Fantastic Four

5. Johnny Storm Is An Idiot

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Marvel Comics

Johnny Storm is known for being the brash and impulsive member of the Fantastic Four. He may be loyal to his family to a fault but is regularly scolded for his immaturity and propensity to stir trouble.

Because he tends to recklessly jump into danger without a second thought, it's no surprise that he's constantly accused of being an idiot. And when his sister and best friend are among the smartest people in the world, this accusation seems to have merit.

Johnny may not be a scientist but doesn't make him an imbecile. Since his teenage years, he's proven to be able to fix or drive any vehicle. In fact, his aptitude for driving at phenomenal speeds is what led him to earn a place on the space program. Although the higher-ups at NASA were certain he would flunk the tests since he was only 16 years old, Johnny succeeded with flying colours, becoming the youngest space pilot in history.

He may not be able to split an atom or make an equation gain sentience like Reed Richards but that doesn't mean Johnny Storm is a moron.

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