Ultimate Fantastic Four #15 (2005) First Print

N-ZONE PART 3 Commandeering their new space vessel "The Awesome:" through the -Zone, Sue and Reed make a number of deductions. It is one universe below ours, like maps placed one upon another, it is smaller than our universe, and it is a biosphere that with a food chain that includes parasites that feed off corpses.  During the voyage, Johnny feels cold and despite the Torch's objections, Reed tells him he will be examined on board. Before this can take place, Reed establishes radio contact with the aliens. Although, Ben advises caution, the group agrees to establish physical contact with the inviting aliens. Suddenly the four come face to face with the Nihil.