Galactus’ First Appearance Receives New Adaptation in Anticipation of MCU Debut

In the realm of comic book storytelling, few characters represent a greater existential threat to the Marvel Universe than Galactus. In an exciting new development, a novel adaptation of the iconic Fantastic Four narrative that first introduced this formidable foe is set to be released. While this isn’t the inaugural adaptation, nor is it likely to be the last, the enduring significance of this tale continues to resonate within the Marvel lore.

Fantastic Four, The Coming of Galactus novel cover, featuring the Four escaping from the Devourer of Worlds

Galactus Returns with a New Adaptation

Fantastic Four: The Coming of Galactus – Available June 17, 2025 from Titan Books

Comic book panel: Galactus in vibrant colors from Marvel Comics

The Coming of Galactus is the latest installment in Titan Books’ “Novels of the Marvel Universe”series, which brings to life classic Marvel narratives, crossovers, and story arcs, while occasionally venturing into new territory with original tales. This collection spans Marvel’s entire history, showcasing everything from the formative stories of the 1960s, like Spider-Man’s beginnings, to pivotal events such as the Civil War saga.

FANTASTIC FOUR: THE COMING OF GALACTUS

ISBN: 978-1803369020

Hardback

368 pages

$29.99 | £18.99

Publishing June 17, 2025

It’s important to highlight that this is not the first time The Coming of Galactus has been adapted. In fact, it stands as one of the most frequently interpreted Marvel stories across various mediums. Video games like Lego Marvel Superheroes have featured aspects of the narrative, and it has been loosely represented in cinema through Fantastic Four 2: Rise of the Silver Surfer. Furthermore, the recent casting of Silver Surfer and Galactus for the upcoming film Fantastic Four: First Steps hints at a return of this timeless story to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, likely spurring interest in the new novel adaptation.