Five Comic Moments Marvel Can’t Afford to Miss in The Fantastic Four Movie
The Fantastic Four’s arrival in the MCU is more than just another superhero debut, it’s the
return of Marvel’s First Family. To make their movie truly stand out, Marvel needs to
embrace the best moments from the comics. These aren’t just action set-pieces; they define
who the Fantastic Four are. Here are five moments that absolutely need to be in the film.
- The Cosmic Storm That Started It All
The Fantastic Four’s origin is legendary. Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben
Grimm take a daring spaceflight, only to be bombarded by cosmic radiation. When they
return to Earth, they realize they’ve been permanently changed, gaining superpowers that
reflect their personalities in eerie ways.
Marvel has to get this right. This isn’t just another superhero transformation, it’s about
consequences. Reed is no longer just a scientist, but a man who has to lead his team while
dealing with the guilt of what happened. Ben Grimm’s mutation into The Thing is especially
tragic, fueling years of self-loathing and heartbreak. The Fantastic Four isn’t just a team, it’s
a found family that was forced into heroism. Their origin needs to reflect that.
- Doctor Doom’s Reign Over Latveria
Victor Von Doom is the greatest villain in Marvel Comics. He’s not just another evil genius,
he’s a man with a kingdom, a code, and an ego that rivals the gods. Doom’s transformation
from a brilliant but arrogant scientist into the iron-fisted ruler of Latveria is one of the
greatest villain arcs ever written.
Marvel can’t afford to water him down. His rise to power, exiling corrupt leaders, bending
magic and technology to his will and turning Latveria into a fortress is essential. Doom isn’t
just a Fantastic Four villain, he’s a global threat. If Marvel wants to set up a villain who can
shake the entire MCU, Doom’s reign over Latveria is the perfect place to start.
- The Fantastic Four vs. Galactus
No villain defines the scale of the Fantastic Four better than Galactus. When the planet-eating
cosmic entity arrives on Earth, the FF have no choice but to fight a being so powerful that he
barely notices them. It’s only through their wits, and the betrayal of Galactus’ herald, the
Silver Surfer that they manage to survive.
This arc isn’t just about action. It’s about showing the Fantastic Four as Earth’s first line of
defense against threats that the Avengers can’t handle. They don’t just fight supervillains,
they stand between humanity and the universe’s most powerful forces. A proper introduction
to Galactus would immediately establish why the Fantastic Four matter in the MCU.
- The Wedding of Reed and Sue
Reed Richards and Sue Storm’s wedding in Fantastic Four Annual #3 is one of the most
important events in Marvel history. It was more than just a marriage; it was a universe-wide
event. The guest list included the Avengers, the X-Men, and even Doctor Doom (who, of
course, tried to ruin it).
Marvel doesn’t need to adapt this moment exactly as it happened, but they do need to
highlight Reed and Sue’s relationship. The Fantastic Four is built on their dynamic, and if the
film doesn’t sell their love, the team will feel incomplete. Showing their wedding, or at least
setting it up, would be the perfect way to give emotional weight to the story.
- The Council of Reeds
One Reed Richards is a genius. An entire multiverse of them? That’s a different story. The
Council of Reeds is one of the wildest concepts in Fantastic Four lore, a secret society of
Reed Richards from different dimensions, all working together to solve the universe’s biggest
problems.
This would be a perfect way to connect the Fantastic Four to the larger MCU multiverse.
While Kang the Conqueror has been one version of this idea, the Council of Reeds could take
it further, showing what happens when a group of men as intelligent (and arrogant) as Reed
decide they know what’s best for reality. It’s the kind of concept that could make the
Fantastic Four’s movies feel as grand and experimental as their comics.