I know I have a tendency to complain about the state of modern superhero comic books, but once in a while, something really shows the wonder of what comic books can do.  Superheroes don't have to be stupid, and they don't have to be dark to have something interesting to say.  And in illustration, I offer Fantastic Four #579.  The story opens with Reed Richards giving a thoughtful speech to an auditorium of scientists.  I'd love to quote the speech in its entirety, but not sure how that jibes ...