First Steps introduces the world to Mister Fantastic, Invisible Woman, Human Torch and The Thing, but there's one other character of importance.

The Fantastic Four: First Steps debuted the most powerful character in the MCU with Franklin Richards, whose powers are almost second to none in Marvel Comics. The newborn was central to The Fantastic Four: First Steps ' plot, which homes in on the family dynamic of the titular team, and he is likely to play a huge role in future MCU installments.

Franklin’s powers allowed him to create the universe, dimensions, avoid mind control, and every other cool power you can think of. Franklin Richards is considered a Beyond Omega Level mutant, and he is the only one in that category, making him the most powerful mutant on Earth.

If you thought that the Fantastic Four were badass, then knowing about what Franklin Richards can do will horrify you beyond belief.

Marvel Studios is taking taking the MCU in a wild direction with The Fantastic Four: First Steps , and the biggest reveal yet is the introduction of Franklin Richards, one of the most powerful characters in Marvel Comics history.

EXCLUSIVE: Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige reveals why Franklin Richards was introduced in the MCU's first Fantastic Four movie.

Franklin Richards shows off his full power in Fantastic Four #222 from 1980. Marvel Comics Throughout much of the ‘70s and ‘80s, Fantastic Four writers portrayed Franklin as an average little boy.

Doctor Doom made his long-awaited appearance in the MCU with Fantastic Four: First Steps. In a mid-credits sequence, he was shown permitting Franklin Richards, the son of Sue and Richard, to touch his face.