Marvel's Wizard Makes MCU Canon Debut in New Comic
The Fantastic Four: First Foes – The Wizard #1, by Fabian Nicieza and Mark Buckingham, hits shelves December 9 and may introduce the Frightful Four.
Marvel Comics is bringing one of the Fantastic Four's classic foes into official MCU canon. The Wizard will make his MCU canon debut in The Fantastic Four: First Foes – The Wizard #1, a new one-shot arriving December 9.
The issue is written by Fabian Nicieza with art by Mark Buckingham. It is expected to introduce the MCU adaptation of the Frightful Four, the villainous team the Wizard has long led in the comics.
The move follows The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which referenced several classic villains including Giganto, Red Ghost's Super Apes, Mole Man, Mad Thinker, Puppet Master, and Diablo. Directed by Matt Shakman, the film was released on July 25, 2025.
Marvel's cinematic future also includes Avengers: Doomsday, featuring Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom. The Wizard's comic debut adds another thread to the MCU's expanding Fantastic Four mythology.
Quick answers
When does The Fantastic Four: First Foes – The Wizard #1 release?
The comic is set for release on December 9 from Marvel Comics.
Who is creating the Wizard one-shot?
It is written by Fabian Nicieza with art by Mark Buckingham.
What does the comic introduce to the MCU?
It is expected to introduce the MCU adaptation of the Frightful Four.