{"id":3551,"date":"2025-02-16T08:21:16","date_gmt":"2025-02-16T12:21:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kawsachunnews.com\/w\/?p=3551"},"modified":"2025-02-14T04:37:41","modified_gmt":"2025-02-14T08:37:41","slug":"fantastic-four-who-is-that-small-robot-in-the-trailer-and-why-does-it-matter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kawsachunnews.com\/w\/fantastic-four-who-is-that-small-robot-in-the-trailer-and-why-does-it-matter\/","title":{"rendered":"Fantastic Four : who is that small robot in the trailer, and why does it matter ?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The recently released trailer for Fantastic Four: First Steps has taken the internet by storm, racking up over 200 million views in just 24 hours. While this number doesn\u2019t guarantee box office success, it certainly signals massive anticipation for Marvel\u2019s latest reboot of one of its most iconic teams.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

While much of the discussion has centered around Galactus\u2019s controversial design<\/strong>, the mysterious role of John Malkovich<\/strong>, and the film\u2019s 1960s setting, there\u2019s one small detail that has caught the attention of eagle-eyed fans: the presence of a tiny, floating robot named H.E.R.B.I.E.<\/strong>. At first glance, it might seem like a simple nostalgic callback or comic relief addition, but its inclusion might hold deeper significance.<\/p>\n

Who (or What) Is H.E.R.B.I.E. ?<\/h2>\n

\"H.E.R.B.I.E.\"<\/p>\n

H.E.R.B.I.E.<\/strong> stands for Humanoid Experimental Robot, B-Type, Integrated Electronics<\/strong>. If you\u2019re wondering why you don\u2019t remember seeing it in the comics<\/a> during the early days of the Fantastic Four<\/strong>, there\u2019s a reason: H.E.R.B.I.E. was originally created for the 1978 animated series The New Fantastic Four<\/em><\/strong> as a replacement for the Human Torch<\/strong>, whose film rights were tied up at the time.<\/p>\n

The character was later incorporated into the comics in Fantastic Four<\/em> #209 (1979), where it was designed by Reed Richards<\/strong> in collaboration with Master Xar of Xandar<\/strong>. Initially intended to help locate Galactus<\/strong>, H.E.R.B.I.E. quickly became more than just an assistant, aiding the team in multiple missions and even acting as a high-tech babysitter for Franklin and Valeria Richards<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Why Is H.E.R.B.I.E. in Fantastic Four: First Steps <\/em>?<\/h2>\n

One of the biggest surprises in the trailer is H.E.R.B.I.E.\u2019s inclusion in a story set in the 1960s<\/strong>, long before the character appeared in the comics. This suggests that Marvel Studios is either reworking the character\u2019s origins<\/strong> or taking creative liberties with the timeline<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Beyond being a simple fan-service addition<\/strong>, H.E.R.B.I.E. could play a significant role<\/strong> in the film. The trailer shows the robot engaged in a humorous scene with The Thing<\/strong>, seemingly struggling to follow cooking instructions. This suggests it might serve as a source of comic relief<\/strong>, providing levity in a film that is likely to feature intense cosmic stakes.<\/p>\n