Creating legacy characters has never been the strong suit of Marvel comics, but among those who have made their mark as the future generation heroes, the

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.

Franklin Richards' reality-warping vs Galactus's Power Cosmic: Here is who we think is the strongest in the MCU after The Fantastic Four.

In a 1982 arc by John Byrne, Franklin gets frustrated trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube and uses his powers to age himself into an adult body, though he couldn’t actually gain more emotional maturity. He winds up going back to being a kid, placing restrictions on his own abilities to allow him to have something of a normal childhood.

Of all the things in the universe, what does the cosmic being Galactus want with a little baby in "Fantastic Four: First Steps"? Our video explains it all.

In newly-released footage from a TV spot ahead of the premiere of The Fantastic Four: First Steps on July 25, 2025, the Fantastic Four reveal Galactus’ demands for Earth’s protection during a press conference (via Reddit).