Fantastic Four MCU Villain Giganto Shown as Robot in New Art Book

The Fantastic Four: First Steps, currently in theaters, features a retro-futuristic 1960s-inspired setting and stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as the iconic Marvel First Family. A new "Art of" book releasing in November reveals concept art showing the villain Giganto originally as a robot clad in full robotic armor, differing from his comic-accurate movie appearance. The film pays tribute to Marvel’s legacy, notably including a scene referencing a 1962 Stan Lee and Jack Kirby comic, with the creators depicted in a comic studio cameo, and honors Jack Kirby throughout. Additionally, Marvel’s First Family has a complex media history, including the 1978 New Fantastic Four cartoon that replaced the Human Torch with a robot named H.E.R.B.I.E. due to licensing restrictions, altering the team dynamic significantly. The movie’s production team includes Kevin Feige as producer and Michael Giacchino composing the music, with the film balancing nostalgia and fresh storytelling for Marvel fans.