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.

New to the team? Get the background on the Fantastic Four on Wikipedia. For more Marvel coverage, browse our latest entertainment updates.

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.