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Creation & Design

Valeria Richards was created by writer Jonathan Hickman and artist Steve Epting, introduced as the daughter of Reed Richards and Sue Storm in the 'Fantastic Four' series.

Early Years

Valeria was initially introduced as a baby, but her character quickly evolved to showcase her intelligence and potential as a superhero in her own right.

Character Development

Over the years, Valeria has grown from a child into a formidable intellect, often being portrayed as one of the smartest characters in the Marvel Universe, with a strong moral compass and a desire to protect her family and the world.

Cultural Reception

Valeria Richards has been well-received by fans and critics alike, often praised for her intelligence and strong character development.

Character Details

Real Name:
Valeria Meghan Richards
Aliases:
Future Foundation Member, Daughter of Reed and Sue Richards
Species:
Human
Gender:
Female
Affiliations:
Fantastic Four, Future Foundation
Abilities:
Genius-level intellect, Invention, Telepathy
Equipment:
Future Foundation suit
Weight:
100lbs
Height:
5' 3"
Eye Color:
blue
Hair Color:
blonde

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Fantastic Four #267

Marvel ⋅ 1984

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Fantastic Four #267
 
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Death of Valeria Richards, miscarriage due to complication in utero from having been conceived in the Negative Zone

Fantastic Four #15

Marvel ⋅ 1999

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Fantastic Four #15
 
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1st appearance of Valeria Von Doom, an alternate reality version of Valeria Richards

Fantastic Four #50

Marvel ⋅ 2002

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Fantastic Four #50
 
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1st cameo appearance of Valeria Richards, in the womb

Fantastic Four #54

Marvel ⋅ 2002

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Fantastic Four #54
 
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1st appearance of Valeria Richards as a baby

One of nine 100-page issues sporadically published in the early 2000s

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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Valeria Richards chooses the name Brainstorm

Franklin Richards chooses the name Powerhouse

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