The Fantastic Four's faithful robot companion ... which is regarded as one of Kirby’s best and one of the best Marvel covers ...

But it also would’ve been a big mistake – because of any Marvel property, Fantastic Four works best in a 1960s setting. Don’t get me wrong: all iconic superheroes have dated elements.

That’s a plot hook that would be very useful for a screenwriter looking to reintroduce the Four and Galactus simultaneously, as First Steps appears to be. The best way to read Fantastic Four ...