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Rob Liefeld Slams Fantastic Four Effects, Actor Shrugs Off

11/27/2025

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Rob Liefeld, Marvel veteran, criticized Galactus’s visual effects in The Fantastic Four: First Steps as fake.
Ralph Ineson, actor, responded playfully and said he was unfazed.
Liefeld cited personal grievances, including being overlooked for special credits on Deadpool & Wolverine and not being invited to the afterparty.
Despite the critique, The Fantastic Four: First Steps received 86% from critics, 90% from audiences, and grossed over $521 million worldwide.

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Story summary

Rob Liefeld, Marvel veteran, criticized Galactus’s visual effects in The Fantastic Four: First Steps as fake.
Ralph Ineson, actor, responded playfully and said he was unfazed.
Liefeld cited personal grievances, including being overlooked for special credits on Deadpool & Wolverine and not being invited to the afterparty.
Despite the critique, The Fantastic Four: First Steps received 86% from critics, 90% from audiences, and grossed over $521 million worldwide.