A lot of the problems in Marvel’s Multiverse Saga arose when they dropped the ball on the Kang the Conqueror storyline. Before Robert Downey Jr.’s casting was announced, Avengers: Doomsday was initially titled Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and would have focused on Jonathan Majors ’ villain character.

When the MCU kicked off in 2008 with the original "Iron Man," fans became clamoring for Mr. Fantastic, The Human Touch, The Invisible Woman and The Thing to share the screen with the rest of their favorite Avengers – and they’ll get their wish when "The Fantastic Four: First Steps" clobbers its way into theaters on Friday.

It’s been ages since a Marvel movie has succeeded like The Fantastic Four: First Steps, a delightful throwback adventure nestling a family soap opera. In many ways, no entry in the MCU has felt as detailed or inspired,