'Fantastic Four: First Steps' Sends The Thing to Shul — and Gives Jack Kirby Credit

That 'Fantastic Four: First Steps' Ending Quote Explained: Who Is Jack Kirby?

Thanks to “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” Marvel legend Jack Kirby is finally starting to get more recognition for his work. Consider it a post-credit scene if you want, consider it a tribute, but the latest MCU film ends with a quote from Jack Kirby, the co-creator and initial artist for the Fantastic Four. “If you look at my characters, you will find me,” the quote at the end of the film reads. “No matter what kind of character you create o…

'Fantastic Four: First Steps' sends The Thing to shul — and gives Jack Kirby credit

Fantastic Four: First Steps takes place in Marvel artist Jack Kirby’s world — literally. It’s only at the end of the film that it’s revealed that Earth-828, the version of our planet that Marvel’s First Family ends up saving, is a reference to Kirby’s birthdate of August 28. But there are indications of the Fantastic Four co-creator’s influence throughout. Ben Grimm a.k.a. The Thing, played here by The Bear’s Ebon Moss-Bachrach, is a dead ringer…

Silver Surfer's Gender Swap Is The Best Thing About Fantastic Four: First Steps

In the lead-up to the release of Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps, much of the discussion was centered around … Continue reading "Silver Surfer’s Gender Swap Is The Best Thing About Fantastic Four: First Steps"

Marvel finally says it out loud: The Thing is Jewish, just like Jack Kirby who created him

Workers paint and outdoor display next to a hotel wrapped in a Fantastic Four movie advertisement as San Diego prepares to host thousands of visitors for Comic-Con International, in San Diego, California, U.S. July 22, 2025. REUTERS/Mike Blake Fantastic Four: First Steps takes place in Marvel artist Jack Kirby’s world — literally. It’s only at the end of the film that it’s revealed that Earth-828, the version of our planet that Marvel’s First Fa…