Originally Posted by
Crimz
It's a problem Marvel has with all their scientists. Tony Stark is meant to be specialized in robotics, engineering, and things like that but they'd suddenly have him cure a disease or something. That should be out of his capabilities as it's not his forte. With Reed it comes to the detriment of his teammates because the main goal of the Fantastic Four is scientific exploration. Having Reed be the only scientist on the team and also the best at every form of science makes the others redundant. They aren't needed at all for the main point of the team, they are only there for the family aspect.
Then you add the fact that Marvel conflates being a genius with being the best leader and strategist, it leads to everything focusing on Reed because the others bring nothing to table outside of their powers.
That needs to change, but Reed's been an everything-ist for so long I'm worried that it never will.