
The success Marvel enjoys today wouldn’t have been possible without the creation of the Fantastic Four. Back in 1961, Jack Kirby and Stan Lee breathed life into this quartet, rescuing Marvel Comics from the brink of collapse and providing DC Comics with some formidable superhero rivalry. Although their initial fame may have waned somewhat since the ’60s, they remain a beloved part of the Marvel community. However, their film adaptations over the past two decades haven’t exactly ignited global excitement – while some fans appreciate 2005’s Fantastic Four and 2007’s Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer, 2015’s FANT4STIC was a significant misstep for both 20th Century Fox and Marvel. John Krasinski’s brief appearance as Mr. Fantastic in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness was met with enthusiasm from fans, but his role didn’t significantly contribute to the storyline. The upcoming project, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, is another attempt to share the appeal of this superteam with a wider audience.