In 2011 Fraction wrote the "Fear Itself" limited series, which was the central part of the crossover storyline of the same name. In December 2011 he revived the series "The Defenders" with artist Terry Dodson and in August 2012 he started a new "Hawkeye" series with David Aja. As part of Marvel NOW!, "Fantastic Four" was relaunched in November 2012 with the creative team of Fraction and artist Mark Bagley. Its spinoff series "FF" was produced by Fraction and artist Mike Allred. Fraction left both series due to other work commitments.