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Despite that hesitant step into the genre, Fantastic Four became a sensation. Thanks to Kirby’s action-packed panels and boundless imagination and to Lee’s angsty, hip dialogue, Fantastic Four truly revitalized the superhero genre. The team launched the Marvel Age of comics, setting the stage for other grumpy heroes such as Spider-Man and The Hulk.
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Bounding Into Comics on MSNMarvel Comics Stretches For ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Synergy With Upcoming Introduction Of Canon Female Silver SurferFar from just a random creative swing, Marvel Comics’ decision to introduce a female Silver Surfer is no doubt influenced by the fact that a likewise take on Herald of Galactus is set to appear in the upcoming Fantastic Four: First Steps, as portrayed by Inventing Anna star Julia Garner.
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Garner also noted that she’s portraying Shalla-Bal, a female iteration of the Silver Surfer, and not Norrin Radd, the male version of the character who was played Doug Jones and voiced by Laurence Fishburne in 2007’s “Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer.”
Pedro Pascal and Vanessa Kirby shine in this retro-futuristic take that blends family drama with cosmic stakes as Galactus threatens Earth.
Even though they are considered some of the most important characters in Marvel Comics, even earning the title of “Marvel’s First Family,” the Fantastic Four
But it was a little odd to hear that Marvel also planned to make the Fantastic Four a major part of the MCU’s future. Even though the Fantastic Four have always been prominent in Marvel’s comics, the characters — created by Jack Kirby and Stan Lee — had never translated well to the big screen.
FANTASTIC FOUR: THE FIRST STEPS brings the team to us in a new and refreshing way. Matt Shakman's vision of their NYC is gorgeous and intoxicating and Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach are perfect. It's about family!!!! 💙 pic.twitter.com/ISdfduL6Su
Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach give new, old-fashioned life to the Fantastic Four.