There is, arguably, no greater existential threat to the Marvel Universe than Galactusand a new novel is now adapting the Fantastic Four story that first introduced him. This isn't the first adaptation of this story, nor will it likely be the last, but there's a good reason for that, as it remains one of the most influential Marvel tales ever told.
Marvel just announced a new prose novel, Fantastic Four: The Coming of Galactuswritten by James Lovegrave, adapting the classic Fanatastic Four comic arc of the same namethe Galactus trilogy.
The original story appeared in The Fantastic Four (vol 1) #48-50 – written by Stan Lee, with art by Jack Kirby – and arguably there is no better comic book to adapt than this seminal text from the Marvel Universe that could only have come from Lee, Kirby and the creative minds of Marvel during the 1960s.
The first tale of classic Marvel antagonist Galactus is back in print with a new novelized adaptation
Fantastic Four: The Coming of Galactus – Available June 17, 2025 from Titan Books
The coming of Galactus is just the latest in the “Marvel Universe Novels: Novels” series from Titan Books, which adapts classic Marvel events, crossovers, and seriesas well as occasionally creating his own new stories. The line spans the entire history of Marvel, from classic 1960s Marvel stories like Spider-Man's origins to major event comics like Civil Warand almost everything in between.
FANTASTIC FOUR: THE COMING OF GALACTUS
ISBN: 978-1803369020
Hardcover
368 pages
US$29.99 | £18.99
Written by James Lovegrove
Published June 17, 2025
This newest tome was written by James Lovegrove, perhaps best known for The new adventures of Sherlock Holmes novels, alongside other franchises and original works of science fiction and fantasy.
Notably, this is far from the first adaptation of The coming of Galactus. In fact, this could be the Marvel story adapted for most mediums. Video games have given fans an adaptation with Lego Marvel Superheroeswhile the story was also freely adapted for film to Fantastic Four 2: Rise of the Silver Surfer. Silver Surfer and Galactus' lineup for next the Fantastic Four: Getting Startedit also suggests that the story will also be coming to the MCU soon, another likely incentive behind the upcoming novelization.
The Coming of Galactus is a classic story that stands the test of time – now experience it in a new medium
The Fantastic Four (vol 1) #48-50 – Written by Stan Lee; Art by Jack Kirby, inking by Joe Sinnott; Color by Stan Goldberg; Lyrics by Artie Simek and Sam Rosen
Even beyond the next movie, there are some Marvel stories that deserve more widespread recognition than Galactus' first appearance. The story combines the best of its creators. Jack Kirby indulged his fascination with the intersection of gods and powerful cosmic beings meeting humanity and drew wacky designs, while Stan Lee explored the story's human emotion and found a fictional muse in Silver Surfer, who would go on to be one of his favorite characters. Galactus' debut is a Fantastic Four The story is worth remembering, and this new novel is just another way fans can do just that.
Source: Marvel Comics
Fantastic Four: The Coming of Galactus will be released on June 17, 2025 by Titan Books