Ready to savor some potent Marvel universe figures? That’s right, fans! The upcoming Fantastic Four: First Steps is set to bring iconic heroes and villains like Mr. Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, and Human Torch onto the MCU stage for the first time! After much anticipation, these beloved comic book characters will make their Marvel Studios debut, each with unique superpowers of their own.
The Fantastic Four: Initial Journey is slated to be helmed by Matt Shakman, known for his work in ‘WandaVision’, and will feature top-tier actors such as Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. The upcoming movie focuses on the main team, with their Earth’s existence at stake due to the appearance of Galactus, portrayed by Ralph Ineson from ‘Game of Thrones’, who threatens to consume their alternate universe.
The first appearance of “First Steps” signifies a notable milestone in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), as it introduces characters that were previously owned by Fox into the ongoing superhero series. These new heroes are set to leave their mark on the upcoming “Avengers: Doomsday,” with all four members of Marvel’s First Family officially joining the cast.
Ranking Every Fantastic Four Hero and Villain by Power Level
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First Steps.” Although he might appear innocuous as a newborn character in the film, in reality, he is the most potent figure, whether hero or antagonist.
Among the mighty heroes of Marvel Comics, he is renowned for his ability to manipulate realities. In fact, his feats are so immense that he has managed to reconstruct the entire Multiverse, a testament to his supremacy, even over formidable foes such as Galactus who serves as the main antagonist in the upcoming movie.
Galactus
Although Galactus may not be the strongest character in the comic series Fantastic Four: First Steps, it’s crucial to remember he should never be underestimated. Nicknamed the Devourer of Worlds, this cosmic entity has a terrifying ability to consume entire planets. Galactus is a celestial being who can move freely across the universe, utilizing an energy field called The Power Cosmic for travel.
The enigmatic source of Galactus’ powers gives him the ability to fire colossal energy blasts from his hands and transform in size, ranging from a monster that crushes cities to something resembling a gigantic sun. The extent of Galactus’ power in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is difficult to comprehend, making his appearance on the Marvel Studios stage certain to leave viewers astounded.
Silver Surfer
Silver Surfer, also known as Shalla-Bal, serves as one of Galactus’ heralds and is another powerful Marvel Comics character. In the Marvel universe, he’s classified as an Alpha Plus threat, and various in-universe entities consider him a Potential Cosmic-Level Menace.
Though generally restrained, she’s capable of destroying a world with just a collision, much like Galan the Devourer (Galactus). Her arsenal includes the Power Cosmic, along with features such as eternal life, extraordinary physical might, and teleportation abilities.
Sue Storm
It’s well-known that Sue Storm is known as the Invisible Woman, but her abilities extend beyond just disappearing. Certainly, she can control light to render herself invisible, yet she also possesses the capacity to generate potent energy barriers (which she frequently uses to safeguard herself or others).
In addition to their defensive capabilities, these energy fields can be wielded offensively by a seasoned Marvel character, shaping them into combat tools to face down any adversary she encounters. This exceptional ability places her at the top of The Fantastic Four in terms of power, and among a select few human heroes capable of confronting a formidable foe such as Galactus on their own.
Reed Richards
Moving on from Sue Storm, I find myself appreciating Reed Richards, or rather Mr. Fantastic, all the more. Despite appearing less potent in terms of raw power compared to some other team members, he brings immense value to the X-Men (or Fantastic Four) through his elasticity and flexibility. It’s like watching a master sculptor molding his clay, only this time, it’s Mr. Fantastic bending and stretching his body to incredible lengths.
This tranquility enables the paternal figure of the captivating Fantastic Four to endure the force of almost any artificial object’s impact. Moreover, his intelligence ranks among the highest in the cosmos, making Reed Richards a remarkable blend of intellect and physical prowess within the comic book battlefield.
Human Torch
The character known as the Human Torch, or Johnny Storm, is always heating things up. Following the event that granted the Fantastic Four their extraordinary abilities, Johnny acquired the talent to surround himself with flames on command, effectively transforming into a mobile, conversational ball of fire, much like a sun you can walk and talk with.
The reason why the firework-like hero ranks so low on the scale is because fundamentally, he remains a mortal being. Despite his ability to ignite himself, he’s vulnerable to threats that could easily incapacitate an ordinary person, such as a well-aimed water bucket or any danger that would typically harm a regular individual.
The Thing
This summer, spectators at the cinema might exclaim, “It’s time to clobber!” referring to The Thing, who transforms into a rock-solid monster after the tragic space accident involving the Fantastic Four.
In the end, his abilities primarily revolve around immense strength. Notably, he is vulnerable to fire, making it comparatively simple to defeat him.
Giganto
Despite his immense size, Giganto poses little danger (particularly to the core team of superhumans at First Steps). In the comic books, this gigantic, burrowing Deviant Mutate with extraordinary strength and stamina is often quickly defeated by the Fantastic Four.
Typically, defeating Giganto requires the combined use of each team member’s abilities to overpower this enormous foe, rendering him powerless.
Red Ghost
Red Ghost is an enduring Marvel Comics antagonist, portrayed by John Malkovich in the film, who is renowned for his scientific accomplishments that allow him to resist intense radiation exposure.
His abilities essentially stop there, not extending beyond that point. This limitation in offensive capabilities makes him quite vulnerable when faced with powerful adversaries such as the Fantastic Four.
Mole Man
In the upcoming film, one more adversary of the Fantastic Four will be Mole Man, a character known from the comics. However, he’s not expected to present significant challenges for the team named in the movie’s title. The Mole Man is actually the disguise of Harvey Elder, a brilliant scientist rejected by society due to his looks, who retreats underground and dwells within a cave on secluded Monster Island.
In that location, he stumbles upon an old technology that grants him the power to command armies of monster minions, similar to colossal creatures such as Giganto. With no hordes of miscreants at his disposal, Mole Man appears utterly insignificant and unimposing.
HERBIE
In terms of the characters from “Fantastic Four: First Steps”, Herbie ranks at the bottom because he lacks any supernatural or extraordinary abilities, being merely a personal service robot for Marvel’s First Family.
Despite being endearing, HERBIE appears to be merely a heap of hardware, likely unable to prevail against R2-D2 in a confrontation on the streets.
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