60 Fantastic Four: First Steps Easter Eggs & Marvel References Explained

Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Fantastic Four: First Steps

Fantastic Four: First Steps is now in theaters, debuting a brand-new team of heroes. However, there’s also a whole new MCU reality filled with new Easter eggs and exciting references to be explored. Introducing brand-new takes on Marvel’s First Family as they contend with Galactus and her herald the Silver Surfer, First Steps is an exciting roller coaster from start to finish.

Fantastic Four: First Steps has a plethora of cool connections to the 60s along with retro-future twists on real-life figures and events. There are also some great cameos connecting to Marvel’s original architects, and plenty of great ties throughout the new MCU movie overall. Here are all the biggest Eater eggs, references, cameos, and fun factoids we found in Fantastic Four: First Steps.

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60s Style Marvel Studios Logo

Retro-Future

The classic Marvel Studios logo card gets a classic retro 60’s makeover, tying into the unique era of the new MCU movie.

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Earth-828

Jack Kirby’s Birthday

The Fantastic Four: First Steps cast in action

The Fantastic Four’s reality gets the official designation of Earth-828, inspired by Jack Kirby’s birthday (August 28th, 1917).

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Excelsior-One

A Tribute To Stan Lee

Fantastic Four in front of Excelsior in Fantastic Four First Steps

The Fantastic Four’s rocket is named The Excelsior, inspired by the iconic catchphrase for which Stan Lee was best known.

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Protocols and Safeguards

Franklin’s Birth

Baby Franklin Richards in Fantastic Four

Fearing the potential cosmic effects of Sue’s pregnancy due to their altered molecular biology, Reed’s concerns mirror Sue’s pregnancy in the comics, which did have some cosmic complications with her blood cells (requiring Reed to obtain Anihihilus’ Cosmic Control Rod).

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Special ABC Presentation

(A Callback To The 60s)

ABC Special Presentation in Fantastic Four First Steps

The ABC Special Presentation opening тιтle for The Fantastic Four four-year retrospective matches the one shown in real life during the 60s, complete with the red, blue, and green ABC letters.

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Ted Gilbert

A Nod To Ed Sullivan

Ted Gilbert in Fantastic Four First Steps

Played by Mark Gatiss, Ted Gilbert is based on real-life television host Ed Sullivan (a play on the classic comic opera duo Gilbert and Sullivan).

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Various Sponsors

Johnny Endorses More Than A Few

Human Torch Coppertone in Fantastic Four First Steps

Across this retro-future New York City, various food and products ads are shown, including Yoo-hoo, Little Ceasers, Pop-Tarts, 7up, and even Coppertone (swapping out the classic child mascot with Johnny Storm himself).

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Giganto

The First Comics Cover

The Fantastic Four battle GIganto in their first Marvel Comics issue

The retrospective montage showcasing The Fantastic Four’s first four years and heroes includes their battle with Giganto, the large green subterranean monster most famous for gracing the cover of Marvel’s Fantastic Four #1.

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“It’s Clobberin’ Time!”

“That’s Just In The Cartoon”

Fantastic Four Cartoon in Fantastic Four First Steps

In this universe, Ben Grimm’s iconic catchphrase originated with a Fantastic Four cartoon, rather than being something the real Ben ever says (at least not until Fantastic Four: First Steps’ ending).