TheMCUsThe Fantastic Four: First Stepsbrings Marvels First Family officially to the MCU.
It also opens the door for a beloved MCU character to return.
Agatha wasoriginally introduced in Marvel Comics as Franklins governess, years before her complicated mentorship with Wanda Maximoff.
The MCUs Silver Surfer is based on Shalla-Bal instead of Norrin-Rad.
This change might seem trivial, but it actually enriches the narrative notably.
Yet Franklins surprise introductionopened up this unexpected possibility.
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His abilities include manipulating matter, creating pocket universes, and even altering the very fabric of reality.
Franklins mutant status is also key.
Both the X-Mens introduction and the Fantastic Fours is expected to involve some sort of time travel or multiverse-traversing.
Introducing Franklin now also tees up a potential Young Avengers or future-mutant team project.