The Marvel Cinematic Universe is experiencing good times again. After the trailer premiere Deadpool and Wolverine (Wolverine) which set a viewing record, news confirming the casting Fantastic Four surprised everyone. And not for less money. After years of rumors and at least two script rewrites, the production appears to be falling on hard times.
First of all, the new lineup responsible for the revival of the heroic Marvel family consists of several names put forward by several insiders. Peter Pascal (Last of us And The Mandalorian), will embody Reed Richards, the so-called smartest man in the world. will accompany you Vanessa Kirby (Crown And Napoleon) like his wife, Sue Storm. Complete the quartet Joseph Quinn (Stranger Things) How Johnny Storm / Human Torch And Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Bear) How Ben Grimm / Mole.
But the most interesting thing about the announcement (which included an illustrated poster and images of the characters) is that, apparently, the family will return to the roots of the comic. That is, the film could take place in the 1960s. Which also – and judging by the costumes worn by the actors in the first image – indicates that the heroes will have their own traditional abilities. turn to the now classic origins of the characters.
We will tell you about the powers and origins of each of them. Fantastic Four. It’s a journey through the history of Marvel itself and how the publisher shaped some of its most beloved characters. On the other hand, it is an exploration of what could be shown in a future film. A whole new dimension to the best stories from The House of Ideas, coming at just the right time.
Reed Richards
The character debuted in Fantastic Four, Vol. 1, No. 1 November 1961. This is the work of the legendary duo Stan Lee and Jack Kirby. But he also has the rare honor of being the first character by both artists to be called upon to be a family man. On top of that, Reed is one of the most powerful classic Marvel figures. both physical and mental, and one of the most powerful of Fantastic Four.
In the comics, he is described as having excellent knowledge of mechanical engineering. At the same time, superhuman abilities in aerospace and electrical engineering fields. He also has chemistry, physics and biology, so he has solid medical knowledge. In fact, he is the inventor of a spaceship that will take his group of loved ones into space, which includes his wife, brother-in-law and best friend. There they are bombarded with cosmic radiation, which changes their bodies and gives them various abilities. In the case of Reed, he acquired the ability to elastically move the limbs of his body to any distance without affecting their integrity.
He was played in films by actors Alex Hyde-White (1994), Ioan Gruffudd (2005–2007) and Miles Teller (2015). Most recently, the character had a short cameo in the film’s sequel. Doctor Strangein which he was played by John Krasinski.
Sue Storm
Also written by Stan Lee and Kirby, Reed’s wife first appeared alongside him in the first issue of the comics in 1961. Although in the early volumes of the comics she was a character limited by the actions of her powerful husband, as the decades passed, this happened. has become more important. Especially when she stops being just his romantic partner and becomes part of his science team.
Being one of the team’s founders, he is considered one of the main characters Fantastic Four.. In particular, for being the first heroine House of Ideascreated during the seminal period of Comics Silver.
The heroine acquired her powers during a cosmic storm, which also changed the biology of her husband. Her powers make it impossible for her to control light waves. Ten years after his first appearance, the character also discovered that he could create focused energy fields. She has been played in film by Rebecca Staab (1994), Jessica Alba (2005–2007) and Kate Mara (2015).
Johnny Storm / Human Torch
Jonathan “Johnny” Storm is Sue’s brother and Reed’s brother-in-law. At the same time, it is an evolution of the character created by Carl Burgos for Timely comics, predecessor Marvel. But in the hands of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby He joined the first team of the publishing house.
Just like the rest of the family, he acquired his powers during a space flight during which they were affected by a rain of cosmic energy. which physically changed all participants.
In his case, he can turn his body into flames without taking damage. He can fly, absorb fire from other objects around him without causing damage, and control them at will. In the early years of the comics His ability to use any flame was explained by the phrase You’re calling me!
In various comic book adaptations He was portrayed by Jay Underwood (1994), Chris Evans (2005–2007), and Michael B. Jordan (2015).
Ben Grimm / Mole
Although its story has changed significantly over the decades, essentially Grimm engineer who served in the United States Marine Corps.. As a close friend of Reed’s, he agreed to pilot the ship on which the powerful family would later suffer a collision with cosmic rays.
In the character’s case, his skin turns into a bulbous orange shell that turns into hard rocks. He also gained superhuman strength. During his time in the world of cinema He was played by Michael Bailey Smith (1994), Michael Chiklis (2005–2007) and Jamie Bell (2015).
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