The Fantastic Four: First Stepsmerchandise has surfaced online, and MCU fans excited to get their hands on Funko Pops from the superhero team-up film won’t have to wait much longer. In fact, the first look at the film’s toys reveals one of the MCU’s most powerful new characters, which says a lot because the film also features Galactus.Beware of possible spoilers.
The first lineup of Funko Pops forThe Fantastic Four: First Stepshas been revealed, and in addition to featuring all four founding heroes of Marvel’s First Family, their smallest new member is also included. Franklin Richards, the child of Reed Richards and Sue Storm, is paired up with Invisible Woman. He also seems to be wearing a tiny F4-themed onesie, of course. The baby has already beenteased in the trailer, but this is the first look at the character known as one of the most powerful in all of Marvel Comics. Check out the Funko Pops below:
‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Reveals Best Look Yet at Galactus (But Fans Will Be Disappointed)
‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ releases in theaters on July 25.
For those unaware of the lore, calling Franklin Richards one of the most powerful beings in the MCU might sound a little nuts. However, considering his insane powerset, it’s hard not to claim that. In the comics, Franklin is a child who has the ability to manipulate reality, in addition to having psionic andtelepathic powers. Yes, he can bend the very fabric of reality to his will. He is considered an Omega-level mutant so powerful that he placed mental blocks to nerf his own superhuman abilities, which resemble a god. It’s unclear if his superpowers will play a role inThe Fantastic Four: First Steps, but it is possible thatGalactus is interested in the newborn’s reality-shifting powerset.
‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Will “Go Down in History”
The Fantastic Four: First Stepsis one of three MCU movies coming out this year, but it has big shoes to fill afterThunderbolts*broke expectations for critics and fans alike. After a tumultuous Multiverse Saga, things are trending up in the MCU, so it is up toFirst Stepsto carry that momentum towardsAvengers: Doomsday. Fortunately, it seems the cast is confident the new team-up film will do just that, while hearkening back to the peaks of the franchise.
First Stepsstar Paul Walter Hauserteased his role in the upcoming reboot, and how he believes the Matt Shakman-directed film will be another milestone in the superhero genre. With comparisons toGuardians of the GalaxyandBlack Panther, it’s hard not to get excited about the prospect of the Fantastic Four breaking the MCU mold in the best way possible.
“I think our movie,Fantastic Four: First Steps, to me, only speaking from my opinion, everything I witnessed and took part in, everything I felt while in the presence of the creatives on the film, I believe we are the Marvel movie of the year. I believe we are the one to watch. I believe that this will go down in history as one of the ones that started a new tide of successful storytelling for the company. Sort of in the same way theGuardians of the GalaxyandBlack Pantherhit. They both hit in a certain way. I believe we are about to hit.”
The Fantastic Four: First Steps
