The Fantastic Four: First Steps
Summary
Marvel Studios has revealed several issues of Marvel Comics that could reveal more about the storyline of Phase 6 ’s upcomingThe Fantastic Four . Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige badger the development ofThe Fantastic Fourback in 2019 , but only of late have major update been reported surround theMCUreboot of Marvel ’s First Family . Pedro Pascal , Vanessa Kirby , Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss - Bachrach were hurtle as theMCU ’s Fantastic Fourin February , and Julia Garner bring together the cast as Shalla - Bal ’s Silver Surfer in April , with her comprehension hint at more character debuts and plot ribbon for the highly - anticipate approaching undertaking .
briefly afterJulia Garner ’s molding as the Silver Surferwas reported , Marvel recommend five issues of Marvel Comics to read ahead of the release ofThe Fantastic Fourin July 2025 . These include 1961’sFantastic Four # 1 , 1966’sFantastic Four # 48 , # 49and#50 , and 2021’sFantastic Four : Life account # 1 , and each of these issue include some major storylines in the Fantastic Four ’s history . These issues of Marvel Comics could let out what direction Marvel Studios is taking withThe Fantastic Four , teasing major scoundrel , interesting supporting graphic symbol and plot - changing events in the MCU ’s vibrant recreation of the Fantastic Four .
The MCU ’s Fantastic Four has been denote , and an intriguing theory explains where the team has been by connect it to Iron Man ’s death .
12The Fantastic Four May Explore The Team’s Origin Story
Fantastic Four #1 (1961)
BothFantastic Four # 1andFantastic Four : Life Story # 1detail the team ’s origin story , which indicate the MCU’sThe Fantastic Fourmay also explore this chemical element of their report . Reed Richards , Sue Storm , Johnny Storm and Ben Grimm received their abilities after being debunk to cosmic rayswhile on a missionary post to be the first Americans in infinite . They became instant celebrities , and start their journey as muscular superheroes , which would make for a magnificent story in the MCU ’s Phase 6 .
Marvel Studios Previously Stated The Fantastic Four Wouldn’t Be An Origin Story
In 2022 , Feige revealedThe Fantastic Fourwouldn’t detail the team ’s origin taradiddle . This means Marvel ’s First Family may follow a similar pattern to Peter Parker ’s Spider - Man and already be establish superheroes , but the Marvel Comics inspiration may hint at the opposite . Marvel may have urge these topic so that hearing will experience the Fantastic Four ’s origin , but it would still be great to see unfold in lively - action .
11Marvel Studios Could Debut Mole Man As The Fantastic Four’s First Villain
After their rootage story was explored inFantastic Four # 1 , the titulary team faced their first villain , Mole Man . Harvey Rupert Elder ’s Mole Man employed his " Moloids " , mole - man hybrids , to make attempts at taking over the open world . WhileMole Man and his Moloids put up a hard fight against the newly - formed Fantastic Four , the squad eventually defeated them by causing a rock microscope slide , though Mole Man became one of the Fantastic Four ’s most pertinacious , go back villain .
The MCU ’s Fantastic Four has n’t confirm a villain yet , but the rumored baddie could be a chance for redemption for one of Fox ’s bad decision .
Mole Man Would Be A Great First Villain For The Fantastic Four
While more - muscular villains have been teased forThe Fantastic Four , Mole Man would make for a brilliant , belittled - scale villainfor the squad in the opening of their debut MCU adventure . Mole Man could join the like of Batroc , Crossbones , Surtur and Gargantos as villains defeated in the opening moments of their various projects . Mole Man pose a smaller scourge to the Fantastic Four , but would still mark a strong first appearance for the team .
10Black Bolt & The Inhumans Could Return In The Fantastic Four
Fantastic Four #48 (1966)
Marvel Comics ' Inhumans first appear in 1965’sFantastic Four # 45 , and played a major use in one of the recommended comic topic onwards ofThe Fantastic Four’srelease . 1966’sFantastic Four # 48saw the Fantastic Four team up withBlack Bolt and the Inhumansagainst Black Bolt ’s evil chum , Maximus the Magnificent . Unfortunately , Maximus trapped himself and the Inhumans in a Negative Zone before he could be defeated , though this made way for a more powerful villain to debut .
Black Bolt Has Already Been Introduced To The MCU
Black Bolt and the Inhumans have already made their first MCU appearance , as Anson Mount appeared as aBlack Bolt variant inDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness . While this version of Black Bolt was shoot down by the Scarlet Witch , it creates the chance for more variants to appear . This meansBlack Bolt and the Inhumans could appear inThe Fantastic Four , perhaps bringing them into the MCU ’s main continuity .
9The Fantastic Four May Debut Norrin Radd’s Silver Surfer As Well As Shalla-Bal
Fantastic Four #49 (1966)
While Julia Garner has been confirmed to be appearing as Shalla - Bal ’s Silver Surfer inThe Fantastic Four , the recommend issues of Marvel Comics feature the debut of Norrin Radd ’s Silver Surfer . Radd and Shalla - Bal were devotee in Marvel Comics , though the former was the original Silver Surfer , debuting in 1966’sFantastic Four # 48 . This suggest thatNorrin Radd ’s Silver Surfer may appear alongside Shalla - Bal in the MCU ’s Phase 6 , opening the door for another villain ’s debut .
Shalla-Bal Is The Silver Surfer Of An Alternate Universe In Marvel Comics
While Shalla - Bal has been confirmed to be the Silver Surfer inThe Fantastic Four , Shalla - Bal did n’t become the Silver Surfer in Marvel Comics ' independent population . Instead , Shalla - Bal became the Silver Surfer in Marvel Comics’Earth Xseries , which gives weight to theories thatThe Fantastic Fourmay be jell in an alternate universe . Unfortunately , Shalla - Bal ’s Silver Surfer died in her first appearance story inEarth X , perhaps spelling bad news for her in the MCU .
8Galactus May Be The Fantastic Four’s Primary Antagonist
Fantastic Four # 48 , # 49and#50explored Galactus ' attack on Earth , hinting at the creation of the major Marvel Comics supervillain inThe Fantastic Four . The Silver Surfer bring news of Galactus ' at hand attack , with the loom villain threatening to raven the Earth in an feat to hold up his own life force . Galactus debuted with a red - and - green pattern before taking on his more well - get laid regal costume in his 2nd number , which saw him take on the full force of the Fantastic Four and the Silver Surfer .
One major Marvel Comics villain has been rumour for the MCU ’s Fantastic Four , which could suggest at a major mightiness upgrade for a well - lay down bomber .
Galactus Has Been Rumored For The Fantastic Four
Galactus is one of Marvel Comics ' most recognizable and memorable supervillains , and is intrinsically plug in to the Fantastic Four . For this reason , Galactus was rumored to be appearingin the MCU for year . This speculation picked up steam more recently , with actors such as Javier Bardem and Antonio Banderas being bruit to be hurtle as Galactus , though Marvel Studios has n’t yet confirmed this casting .
7The Watcher Could Make His Live-Action Debut In The Fantastic Four
After the Watcher had previous experiences with the Fantastic Four back in 1963’sFantastic Four # 13 , 1966’sFantastic Four # 48saw the Watcher return to warn the Fantastic Four about Galactus . Breaking his oath to never interfere , the Watcher provides his warning before trying to convince Galactus to spare Earth . The Watcher later sendsJohnny Storm ’s Human Torchto witness a motorcar up to of defeating Galactus . The Watcher is a remarkably herculean character , so would be great to see in live - action .
Several Watchers Have Already Appeared In The MCU
The Watchers made their first MCU coming into court in one ofGuardians of the Galaxy Vol . 2’spost - credits scenes , though Jeffrey Wright ’s animatedWatcher inWhat If … ?has had a more involving MCU vocation . Some have hypothesize that Jeffrey Wright could debut as the live - action Watcher inThe Fantastic Four . This could see him admonish of Galactus ' impending flack , and establish wider connexion to the live - action at law realities of the MCU .
6Alicia Masters May Be An Important Part Of Ben Grimm’s The Fantastic Four Story
Alicia Masters made her first Marvel Comics appearance in 1962’sThe Fantastic Four # 8 , but played a large role inFantastic Four # 49 , as the Silver Surfer crashed into her apartment following a battle with the Fantastic Four . Masters is the beloved stake of Ben Grimm who uses her compassion to make him more prosperous in himself , just as she does to facilitate the Silver Surfer . It would be expectant to seeAlicia Masters debut inThe Fantastic Four , fleshing out Ben Grimm ’s backstory .
Alicia Masters Helps The Silver Surfer In Marvel Comics
WhileAlicia Masters would be an important fixture in Ben Grimm ’s story inThe Fantastic Four , she also has a huge part to wager in the Silver Surfer ’s plot line . After the cosmic being crashes into her flat , Masters feeds the Silver Surfer , teaches him about emotion and beauty , and convinces him to help man . This could prove polar to make unnecessary the reality inThe Fantastic Four .
5The Silver Surfer May Renounce Galactus In The Fantastic Four
After potentially interacting with Alicia Masters , The Fantastic Four’scomic recommendations suggest that the Silver Surfer will disown Galactus , and or else combat the baddie alongside the Fantastic Four . This exact place inFantastic Four # 49and#50 , as Masters convinces the Silver Surfer that humans deserves to be saved , and he after expend his incredible power to push Galactus , rather than stay to move as his Herald . The Silver Surfer proves essential in bestow down Galactus , so would be great to see in the MCU .
Why The Silver Surfer’s MCU Debut Is So Exciting
The Silver Surfer quick became one of Marvel Comics ' most iconic characters following his entry . The Norrin Radd version of the Silver Surfer has been a member of the Avengers , the Defenders and the Annihilators , and has base connections to many powerful Marvel heroes . While it ’ll be Shalla - Bal debuting inThe Fantastic Four , it ’s exciting to see what the hereafter holds for this cosmic hoagie .
4Johnny Storm May Meet Crystal In The Fantastic Four
While Marvel’sThe Fantastic Fourcomic recommendations include Black Bolt and Maximus , other Inhumans also appear , including Crystal , an Inhuman with primary ability . This could be vital to Johnny Storm ’s evolution , as he and Crystal fall up a Latinian language in Marvel Comicsthat has a long-lived force on him when she is trapped in Maximus ' Negative Zone . This persists intoFantastic Four # 50 , which show Johnny Storm attending college while still call back about his lost passion .
Crystal’s MCU Debut Could Also Tease The X-Men
While Crystal and Johnny Storm ’s Latinian language is one for the years , late stories in Marvel Comics also associate the Inhuman Princess with the XTC - Men . finally , Crystal marry the then - mutant Quicksilver , and even has a child with him , Luna , who get the office to see individuals ' auras after photo to the Terrigen Mists . Quicksilver was already represent by Aaron Taylor - Johnsonin the MCU , but Crystal ’s 10 - Men connection could still be twit inThe Fantastic Four .
3The Fantastic Four’s Story Will Span Several Years
Fantastic Four: Life Story #1 (2021)
While the storylines ofFantastic Four # 1 , # 48 , # 49and#50have a clear through - melodic phrase , 2021’sFantastic Four : Life level # 1retold the squad ’s origin story , and focalise on major upshot in their lives , cross a totality of eight class . This advise thatThe Fantastic Fourmay not only focus on one time point in the life of the Fantastic Four , but could actually include several time jumpsto reveal as much about the team as potential .
The MCU ’s Fantastic Four may roleplay a huge persona in Phase 6 ’s Avengers : Secret Wars , and the consequence could stick in a new grinder to their roll .
Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four: Life Story Spans Almost A Decade
Fantastic Four : Life level # 1takes place between 1961 and 1969 , and examines major event in the Fantastic Four ’s timeline . This meansThe Fantastic Fourin the MCUcould research the source of the team ’s business leader , Reed Richards and Sue Storm ’s marriage , Mole Man ’s onrush , Galactus ' impending appearance and the fighter ' come to term with their mogul . This would makeThe Fantastic Fouran grand story , marking a well - rounded introduction to the team .
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