Marvel's The Fantastic Four: First Steps has now hit cinemas in the UK, the US, and several other countries, and while the film introduces viewers to familiar faces like Reed Richards and Sue Storm, it's their son, Franklin, who's quietly stealing the spotlight.
For longtime comic readers, Franklin Richards isn't just another superhero offspring; he's one of the most powerful characters ever created in the Marvel Universe. But for many filmgoers, this is their first encounter with the child who could one day reshape reality itself.
