Set in a retro-futuristic 1960s-inspired universe, The Fantastic Four: First Steps introduces Marvel’s First Family as an already-established superhero team. Reed Richards (Mister Fantastic), Sue Storm (Invisible Woman), Johnny Storm (Human Torch), and Ben Grimm (The Thing) have been operating as heroes for several years, quietly shaping world events from the shadows. When the cosmic herald known as the Silver Surfer arrives on Earth, he brings a dire warning: the world-devouring entity Galactus is coming to consume the planet. As panic spreads and governments crumble under fear, the Fantastic Four must confront their greatest threat yet — one that could destroy not only Earth, but everything they love. Amid the chaos, the personal stakes are higher than ever: Sue is pregnant, and the team must balance the survival of the world with the safety of their future family. Loyalties are tested, the limits of science and courage are pushed, and the fate of the planet rests in the hands of four extraordinary humans.