In THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS, Does Reed Richards Save His Earth By Dooming The Multiverse?

The article proposes a compelling theory about the origin of the Fantastic Four within the MCU, suggesting that Reed Richards already exists in the main 616 universe but hasn't become Mr. Fantastic yet.

The core of the theory is that Reed Richards invented the technology that allows for travel between universes. His initial experiments or "first steps" into the multiverse are posited as the unintentional catalyst that broke the multiverse, leading to the instability, incursions, and chaos seen throughout the MCU's Multiverse Saga (in projects like Loki, Spider-Man: No Way Home, and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness).

Essentially, the theory argues:

1. Reed's invention predates the Fantastic Four gaining powers.
2. This invention is the root cause of the current multiversal problems, making Reed unwittingly responsible.
3. This explains the FF's absence until now and deeply integrates them into the central conflict of the Multiverse Saga from the outset.
4. Reed's technology might even be the foundation for multiversal tech used by others, like the TVA or Kang variants.
5. The Fantastic Four's eventual origin story (gaining their powers) could be directly linked to Reed trying to manage, explore further, or fix the consequences of his initial multiversal breakthrough.

In essence, the theory places Reed Richards not just as a future hero, but as the pivotal, accidental architect of the MCU's current overarching crisis, reframing the source of the multiversal breakdown beyond just the events of Loki or actions of Kang.

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