The MCU's Fantastic Four take the spotlight in new one-shot

The Marvel Cinematic Universe's version of the Fantastic Four are getting a new story in the pages of Marvel Comics that shows one of their earliest battles against a very familiar foe to comic readers.

In The Fantastic Four: First Foes #1 by Dan Slott and Mark Buckingham, the story follows the Fantastic Four returning to Earth with powers. However, the villainous Mad Thinker isn't too thrilled about the new heroes and wants to paint the superteam as foes, not friends.

The Fantastic Four: First Foes #1 features main cover art by Phil Noto, with variants coming from Kaare Andrews, and another variant from Noto. Additionally, there will be a 1:25 variant from CAFU. Check out the main cover art and text solicit below.

FROM THE WORLD OF THE CINEMATIC MASTERPIECE!

Return to the universe of the legendary film in the first of a series of specials!! On Earth-828, a cosmic mishap has transformed four brave astronauts into the world's champions and protectors. They are the Fantastic Four — but one person isn't happy about things. He's known as the Mad Thinker, and he's determined to get his proper due by turning the city of tomorrow against its heroic patrons!

The Fantastic Four: First Foes #1 arrives at CaptCan Comics on March 18th, 2026. Pre-order the issue now to ensure you don't miss out.