The Fantastic Four: First Steps Is Getting a Comic Book Prequel

Marvel is bringing back the Fantastic Four with a prequel comic set four years before the upcoming film. Authored by Matt Fraction and illustrated by Mark Buckingham, this standalone issue will chronicle the team's debut adventure, inspired by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's original work. It aims to fill in story arcs that the film skips over. With its release on July 2, 2025, just before the movie's theatrical release, this comic promises to offer fans a behind-the-scenes look at one of Marvel's most iconic teams.