Despite superhero movies becoming big business, publishers have had a hard time turning movie-goers into comic book readers. However, Marvel Comics, anticipating the buzz behind Fantastic Four: First Steps, have prepared accordingly. To that end, they have published a number of special books aimed at newcomers to the Marvel Universe.
What comics to read after watching The Fantastic Four: First Steps
The following comics were originally published during the summer of 2025. Most should still be available at local comic book shops. There is one, however, that was published exclusively for the newsstand market.
Fantastic Four: First Steps #1
Set in the reality of the MCU, this comic was designed to be an artifact published by the Future Foundation. Beyond detailing the team’s origins, it also contains mock advertisements for various products designed and endorsed by the heroes. Yet it also feels like a classic Marvel comic, thanks to the partnership of Matt Fraction and Mark Buckingham. (Both previously worked on the monthly Fantastic Four comic.)
Marvel Comics: The Fantastic Four
Marketed exclusively to retail outlets and wherever magazines are sold, Marvel Comics: The Fantastic Four offers the most value for your money. Retailing for $14.99, this special reprints three classic comics that are good introductions to the titular team. The issue also comes with a code for $30 in free comics on the Marvel Unlimited app.
Fantastic Four Fanfare #1
Fantastic Four Fanfare is a new anthology series devoted to Marvel’s First Family. Each issue features three new short comics by some of the greatest writers and artists to handle the characters. This premiere issue is focused on the Human Torch, with stories involving his going on a Love Island style reality show and waging a prank war on The Thing.
Fantastic Four (2025) #1
Those seeking an entry point into the current world of Marvel Comics would do well to check out Fantastic Four #1. This issue is set firmly within the current One World Under Doom crossover event. Despite this, writer Ryan North makes the story accessible to new readers, and the animated artwork by Humberto Ramos proves equally astounding.
