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Creation & Design

Franklin Richards was created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, first appearing in the Fantastic Four series. He was designed as the son of Reed Richards and Sue Storm, embodying the potential of mutant abilities.

Early Years

Franklin's early years were marked by his extraordinary powers, which manifested at a young age. He often struggled to control his abilities, leading to various adventures and challenges alongside the Fantastic Four.

Character Development

Over the years, Franklin Richards has evolved from a child with immense potential to a key figure in the Marvel Universe, often grappling with the responsibilities that come with his powers. His character development has been marked by themes of family, identity, and the burden of power.

Cultural Reception

Franklin Richards has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for his complexity and the depth of his character.

Character Details

Real Name:
Franklin Benjamin Richards
First Appearance:
Fantastic Four Annual #6
Aliases:
Franklin Storm, Powerhouse
Species:
Mutant
Gender:
Male
Affiliations:
Fantastic Four, X-Men, Avengers
Abilities:
Reality Warping, Telepathy, Telekinesis, Energy Manipulation
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
brown

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Fantastic Four Annual #6
Marvel ⋅ 1968
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Fantastic Four Annual #6
 
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1st appearance of Annihilus, ruler of the Negative Zone

1st appearance of Franklin Richards, as an unnamed infant, considered by Marvel to be the most powerful mutant in the Marvel Universe

Introduction of the Cosmic Control Rod, a weapon used by Annihilus that manipulates matter

Fantastic Four #83
Marvel ⋅ 1969
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Fantastic Four #83
 
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2nd appearance of Franklin Richards, as an infant

Cover appearance of Maximus, the Inhuman brother of Black Bolt

Fantastic Four #94
Marvel ⋅ 1970
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Fantastic Four #94
 
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1st appearance of Agatha Harkness, Franklin Richards’ nanny and a mentor to Scarlet Witch

1st appearance of Ebony, Agatha's cat who turns into a demon-like creature

First mention of the name Franklin Richards

[October 2021 - Agatha will be featured in her own Disney+ series]

Fantastic Four #97
Marvel ⋅ 1970
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Fantastic Four #97
 
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1st cover appearance of Franklin Richards as a baby

Fantastic Four #245
Marvel ⋅ 1982
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Fantastic Four #245
 
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1st appearance of Avatar, Franklin Richards as an adult

Fantastic Four #376
Marvel ⋅ 1993
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Fantastic Four #376
 
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1st appearance of Psi-Lord, Franklin Richards as an adult

Fantastic Four #406
Marvel ⋅ 1995
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Fantastic Four #406
 
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1st appearance of Hyperstorm, son of Rachel Summers and Franklin Richards from the future

Fantastic Four #579
Marvel ⋅ 2010
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Fantastic Four #579
 
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1st team appearance of the Future Foundation, a group of young, free-thinking scientists assembled by Reed Richards: Alex Power, Valeria Richards, Franklin Richards, Artie Maddicks, Dragon Man and others

[April 2024 - a Future Foundation logo is used in a marketing easter egg by Marvel Studios promoting comics affiliated with the Fantastic Four film]

FF #14
1:50 ⋅ Marvel ⋅ 2012
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FF #14
 
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Variant Venomized cover art by Michael Ryan

Fantastic Four #2
Marvel ⋅ 2018
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Fantastic Four #2
 
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Valeria Richards chooses the name Brainstorm

Franklin Richards chooses the name Powerhouse

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