In Marvel Comics, Doom’s fixation on Franklin is legendary. He views the boy’s near-limitless powers as the key to creating ...

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First Steps culminates with young Franklin Richards facing Doctor Doom himself. Here's why Doom needs Franklin for Avengers: Doomsday.

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So does RDJ’s Doctor Doom pop up in the new Fantastic Four movie? Well, sort of.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps ending explained: your biggest questions answered on Galactus, Franklin Richards, and if it sets up Avengers: Doomsday News By Bradley Russell published July 24, 2025 ...

There's a fifth member of Marvel's First Family with a very important role to play... Warning: big spoilers ahead!