The Marvel Cinematic Universe is constantly expanding, thanks to new projects that arrive in theaters and streaming with a Disney+ subscription. Fans who spent years watching the Marvel movies in order were thrilled when The Fantastic Four finally joined the shared universe with First Steps, complete with their robot sidekick H.E.R.B.I.E.. Some concept art revealed an alternate design for the scene-stealer, and I'm so glad they didn't end up being used.
I recently re-watched Fantastic Four: First Steps. (If you haven't, you can too thanks to some A+ Black Friday streaming deals.) During my viewing, I realized how we as a culture honestly failed to make H.E.R.B.I.E. into a beloved franchise mascot like Grogu in Star Wars. Maybe the character will gain some momentum now that alternate designs recently arrived online, including a less retro take. Check it out, below:
