First Steps is bringing a new generation of stars into the longtime franchise, but is it also suitable for a new era of viewers? The Marvel film, which premiered in theaters on July 25, is the third adaptation of the Fantastic Four comic.

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Fortunately, we've narrowed it down to just five of the most classic comic stories to read to get into the Fantastic Four before their MCU debut, so dig in and join Mister Fantastic, the Invisible Woman, the Human Torch, and the Thing on their cosmic explorations of the Marvel universe.