Franklin Richards

Born into the most famous family in the Marvel Universe, Franklin Richards made his debut in Fantastic Four Annual #6 in 1968, a Silver Age arrival brought to life by John Buscema and John Romita — and he's been one of comics' most fascinating figures ever since. Growing up on the page alongside Reed Richards, Susan Storm Richards, Ben Grimm, and Johnny Storm means Franklin has always been at the absolute heart of Marvel's First Family, his appearances across Fantastic Four, FF, and Marvel Knights 4 spanning a remarkable 58 years. With 480 catalog appearances and 21 recognized key issues to his name, he's no background player — collectors and longtime readers alike know that any issue spotlighting Franklin is worth a second look. If you want to understand the emotional core of the Fantastic Four across generations, Franklin Richards is the place to start.