Marvel fans, mark your calendars. One of the Fantastic Four’s classic villains is officially entering the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but not on the big screen, at least not yet. Here’s what’s happening, and what it means.
According to Softonic, Marvel has confirmed that the Wizard debuts in MCU canon this December through a one-shot comic.
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Marvel Announcement : Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Character | The Wizard |
| Debut format | Print (one-shot comic) |
| Title | The Fantastic Four: First Foes – The Wizard #1 |
| Release | December |
| Not confirmed | A film or TV appearance |
Print First, Screen Later?
It’s easy to misread this news, so it’s worth being clear. Marvel isn’t announcing a new movie villain. It’s confirming a print debut inside MCU continuity. The Wizard becomes canon through a comic instead of a film reveal.
The First Foes line expands on The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Judging by the setup, it may also start laying groundwork for the Frightful Four, the villain team the Wizard is famously tied to in the comics. That’s a smart way to grow a franchise: introduce characters in a lower-risk format and let fans get attached first.
What About the Movie’s Villains?
In the film itself, Galactus remains the main villain. Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom, meanwhile, appears to be headed for a bigger role in the wider Multiverse Saga. His appearance in First Steps was cameo-level, with larger roles expected in the upcoming Avengers films.
So the Wizard isn’t stealing the spotlight from either of them. He’s a small but meaningful addition, one that hints at a much bigger rogues’ gallery.
A Growing Rogues’ Gallery
Marvel seems to be widening the Fantastic Four’s list of enemies. Several names could appear or be referenced in the MCU:
| Villain | Where They Might Show Up |
|---|---|
| Giganto | Film (possible feature or reference) |
| Mole Man | Film (possible feature or reference) |
| Red Ghost’s Super Apes | Film (possible feature or reference) |
| Mad Thinker | Film (possible feature or reference) |
| Puppet Master | Film (possible feature or reference) |
| Diablo | Film (possible feature or reference) |
| Dragon Man | Comics (room to explore) |
| Super-Adaptoid | Comics (room to explore) |
The comics have more freedom than a two-hour film, which is why they can add characters like Dragon Man and the Super-Adaptoid without overcrowding the story.
Why This Matters for Fans?
For longtime readers, this is a treat. The Fantastic Four’s villains are some of the most creative in comics, and many have never had proper screen time. A single comic won’t change the MCU overnight, but it shows Marvel is thinking about the team’s world beyond Doctor Doom and Galactus.
If you enjoy MCU world-building, The Fantastic Four: First Foes – The Wizard #1 looks like one to pick up when it arrives in December. It may also drop early hints about the Frightful Four.
Follow our movie news section for more updates as Marvel reveals its plans.
FAQs
Q1. Is the Wizard appearing in a Marvel movie?
Not yet. His MCU debut is in print, in a comic due this December.
Q2. What is the comic called?
It’s The Fantastic Four: First Foes – The Wizard #1, a one-shot tie-in.
