Reed Richards

Background
Reed was born in the Southeast Asian nation of Madripoor, one of 3,000 displaced from their homes after the Madripoor Civil War erupted in 1966. After being uprooted from his birth parents, Reed jumbled into the U.S. child care system. After two years, he was taken in by wealthy scientists Nathaniel and Evelyn Richards.

Early Life: (1976 - 1989)
As a child, Reed was welcomed by the rest of his extended family, developing a particular relationship with his uncle Ted, an eccentric writer and author who happened to be Nathaniel's older brother. Ted and Reed would often converse in philosophical inquiry, which seemingly increased his already above-average critical think skills. Despite his influence, Nathaniel and Evelyn barred Reed from his uncle after being brought before a Senate committee on accounts of anti-government sentiment.

Three years later, in Central City, California, Reed entered grade school, struggling to "properly" interact with other children, usually keeping himself company with books his uncle had given to him before he lost contact with him.