First Steps" introduced the most powerful being in the MCU -Franklin Richards – and was pretty nonchalant about it.

Creating legacy characters has never been the strong suit of Marvel comics, but among those who have made their mark as the future generation heroes, the

Viewers want to know why Galactus wants Sue Storm and Reed Richards’ baby, Franklin, in The Fantastic Four: First Steps. The superhero movie features Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, and the Thing battling the devouring force, Galactus, to rescue the Earth. With the movie having been released today, fans are curious to learn more […]

In a 1982 arc by John Byrne, Franklin gets frustrated trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube and uses his powers to age himself into an adult body, though he couldn’t actually gain more emotional maturity. He winds up going back to being a kid, placing restrictions on his own abilities to allow him to have something of a normal childhood.

Franklin Richards is one of the most powerful characters introduced in Marvel comics, and here's how his powers work.

First Steps mostly focuses on its titular group, but Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch, and the Thing aren’t the only heroes introduced in the film. One major player doesn’t get a superhero name,

First Steps, features Franklin Richards. Director Matt Shakman wanted to show the impact of a child on the family. Franklin is a powerful mutant in the comics. The stars are excited to explore this family dynamic.

Franklin’s powers allowed him to create the universe, dimensions, avoid mind control, and every other cool power you can think of. Franklin Richards is considered a Beyond Omega Level mutant, and he is the only one in that category, making him the most powerful mutant on Earth.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps director Matt Shakman has revealed that a major change regarding Franklin Richards was made from the original script.

Franklin Richards is an important character for the future of the MCU – and if it’s faithful to the comics, he’ll be incredibly powerful.

Franklin Richards isn't just another superhero offspring; he's one of the most powerful characters ever created in the Marvel Universe.

First Steps director Matt Shakman addresses a big Sue Storm moment in the movie's final act and reveals original plans for Franklin Richards' Marvel Cinematic Universe's introduction.