FANTASTIC FOUR opens. Written by Michael France and Mark Frost. Directed by Tim Story. Tepid, underwhelming screen adapt. of Stan Lee and Jack KIrby's debut comicbook creation focusing on four astronauts who gain superpowers after being strafed by cosmic radiation becomes surprise a box-office hit and spawns lacklustre sequel two years later. With Ioan Gruffudd, Jessica Alba, Chris Evans and Michael Chiklis.