From Fatigue to Fantastic: Marvel's Next Steps
editorial
In recent years, Marvel has leaned heavily on nostalgia, celebrity cameos, and multiverse gimmicks, leaving many fans disillusioned. Yet Fantastic Four: The First Steps feels like a turning point. With its retrofuturist aesthetic, focus on family dynamics, and emotionally resonant themes, the film delivers both a creative and financial rebound for the MCU. By returning to character-driven storytelling and honoring its comic book roots, Fantastic Four signals the possibility of a second golden age for Marvel—if the studio can sustain this momentum.
