Similar to how Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm, and Ben Grimm went through a massive physical transformation after being subjected to cosmic rays during a space mission, Sue's giving birth to Franklin radically changed the mental and emotional structure of the core characters’ brains.

According to SDCC, Reed Richards is gaining godlike new powers and a staggering title in the Marvel Universe - look out, Doctor Doom.

After years of missed opportunities and surface-level portrayals, ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ marks a significant leap forward for Marvel’s First Family and, most importantly, for Reed Richards. Past versions of the character emphasized Reed’s elastic powers and scientific genius.