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How Marvel’s Fantastic Four discovered the human in the superhuman

The Fantastic Four: First Steps is the second cinematic reboot of the Fantastic Four franchise, and there’s a lot riding on this film.

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Not so fantastic: the less than glorious history of the Fantastic Four on the big screen

Unlike other superhero superstars, the Fanastic Four have traditionally struggled with the transition to the big screen.

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I watched every Fantastic Four movie, including First Steps, and here's how I'd rank them all from worst to best

Fantastic Four: First Steps is in theaters, but does it clear the extremely low bar for the best Fantastic Four movie ever?

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Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' - almost fantastic

Retro charm and familial warmth carry Marvel’s first family, despite a plot that's stretched thinner than Mr. Fantastic’s limbs.

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Galactus? 18 Years Later, Marvel Finally Gets Its Most Tragic Villain Origin Right

In 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps,' Galactus is presented much like he is in the comics. He could also be the key to understanding the next phase of the Marvel multiverse.

Inverse

Cosmic rays gave the Fantastic Four their incredible powers — but what do they really do?

It's 1961, and four intrepid cosmic explorers journey to space under the leadership of Reed Richards, where they encounter cosmic rays that change them forever. But what are cosmic rays?

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Fantastic Four: First Steps' Jack Kirby credit quote, explained

Breaking down that mysterious post-credits quote and the origins of the Fantastic Four

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Fantastic Four's alternate Earth-828 is hiding a tribute to Marvel legend Jack Kirby

It's more than just a number

Total Film

The Fantastic Four and their long, often embarrassing road to the big screen

IN FOCUS: Considering their importance to Marvel lore, Mr Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, the Human Torch and the Thing have been woefully represented on film so far. As yet another reboot hits cinemas, Tom Fordy looks back on the attempts that backfired – and why a never-released 1994 adaptation might…

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The Wild Story Behind Roger Corman's Unreleased Fantastic Four, And The Scheme To Keep The 1994 Movie's Rights

Are you sure you have seen the true original Fantastic Four?

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Want to prepare for The Fantastic Four: First Steps? Skip the movies and watch this animated Disney+ show – it’s the best adaptation of Marvel’s First Family

I’m bingeing this nostalgic animated Marvel series on Disney+ ahead of The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

TechRadar

Fantastic Four artists reveal the joys and challenges of drawing Marvel's first family

Comics artists tell us how they approached the unique character dynamics.

Creative Bloq

Wonder Man - the comic book history of the next MCU leading man

No, he's not an Amazon - Wonder Man is a complicated anti-hero created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby themselves

GamesRadar

Devour a cosmic-sized chunk of Marvel lore ahead of 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps', with the 'The Coming of Galactus' novel

Titan Books' new novelization of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's 'Galactus Trilogy' heralds the coming of July’s 'Fantastic Four' blockbuster.

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31 Years Later, The Wildest Unreleased Superhero Movie Gives A Glimpse Of An Alternate Marvel Universe

In 1994, Hollywood legend Roger Corman executive produced a Fantastic Four movie. It never made it to the big screen.

Total Film

The Fantastic Four changed superhero comics forever, and could do the same for the MCU

Opinion | How the Fantastic Four revolutionized comic storytelling, and how they might usher in a new era of the MCU

GamesRadar

Nearly 50 years later, Marvel's new Bring on the Bad Guys aims to "stand side-by-side with Stan Lee's iconic volume" as a modern classic: "The best villains are the heroes of their own stories"

Interview | Writer Marc Guggenheim discusses spearheading Marvel's new villain-centric Bring on the Bad Guys event

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Stan Lee’s Daughter Settles Elder Abuse Lawsuit Against Dad’s Ex-Manager

The lawsuit alleged the former manager had siphoned millions of dollars in memorabilia, autograph revenue, and appearance fees.

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Who is Delaney Rowe? TikTok’s ‘insufferable indie girl’ rumored to be dating BJ Novak

Reports surfaced Monday that ‘The Office’ star was dating Rowe

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Who is Sentry and his monstrous alter ego, the Void, in Marvel's 'Thunderbolts*?'

This split-persona superhero is considered one of the most powerful beings in the Marvel Universe.

The Independent UK

Marvel legend Stan Lee’s daughter denies elder abuse: ‘I never ever touched my parents’

JC Lee, now 75, was accused of attacking her wealthy parents in 2018

Total Film

Fantastic Four star Ebon Moss-Bachrach says it's a "deep honor" to have played two characters in the MCU

Ben Grimm and Micro both pay homage to big names at Marvel Comics

The Independent UK

‘Heartbreaking’ Stan Lee documentary to explore controversy of Marvel icon’s final years

The film is hoping to ‘honour’ Lee’s legacy

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Gamma rays create Red Hulk in Captain America: Brave New World, but how do they work in the real world?

Captain America: Brave New World is about to hit cinemas, bringing with it the gamma-ray-powered Red Hulk. Here's what you need to know about that high-energy radiation.

Total Film

The Fantastic Four: First Steps - The comic book history of Galactus, Marvel's weirdest, coolest cosmic villain

Galactus is finally poised to get the movie adaptation he deserves in The Fantastic Four: First Steps

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