Giganto is a name shared by multiple monstrous characters in Marvel Comics, but the most well-known versions appear in Fantastic Four and Sub-Mariner stories. Here’s a detailed breakdown:
Giganto (Deviant Mutate) – Monster of the Deep
First Appearance: Fantastic Four #1 (1961)
Created by: Stan Lee & Jack Kirby
Background:
- This Giganto is a giant sea monster created by the Deviants, a race known for genetic experiments.
- It is often seen under the control of the Atlanteans, especially Namor the Sub-Mariner.
- Namor once used the Horn of Proteus to summon Giganto from the ocean to attack the surface world.
Appearance:
- Gigantic, dinosaur-like creature with arms, legs, and a whale-like face.
- Breathes underwater and on land for short durations.
Powers and Abilities:
- Super strength and durability – Can crush buildings and survive powerful attacks.
- Swimming ability – Moves extremely fast underwater.
- Can be summoned using a magical horn.
Giganto (Mole Man’s Monster) – Earth Giganto
First Appearance: Fantastic Four #1 (1961)
Background:
- Another version of Giganto appears under the control of Mole Man, ruler of the Subterraneans.
- This one resembles a giant humanoid mole or lizard and lives underground.
Powers:
- Immense strength, able to lift massive objects and destroy structures.
- Burrows underground.
- Resistant to physical damage.
Other Notes:
- Both Gigantos have fought the Fantastic Four multiple times.
- They’ve also appeared in animated series, games, and briefly in comics like Monsters Unleashed.
- Despite being monsters, they are often portrayed more as forces of nature than villains.
Marvel Confirms Monster in Latest Fantastic Four Issue
Yes, Giganto is confirmed to appear in Marvel Studios’ upcoming film Fantastic Four: First Steps, scheduled for release on July 25, 2025. (New “Fantastic Four: First Steps” Trailer Teases Julia Garner’s Mysterious Silver Surfer – and a Giant God-Like Villain)
🦖 Giganto’s Role in the MCU
A recent tie-in comic for the film recreates the iconic cover of Fantastic Four #1, featuring the team battling Giganto, a massive subterranean monster. This homage suggests that Giganto will play a significant role in the movie, potentially as one of the initial threats the Fantastic Four face. (‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Tie-In Comic Confirms MCU Fan …)
Set photos and videos have also hinted at Giganto’s inclusion, showcasing scenes with large-scale destruction that align with the creature’s comic book appearances. (FIRST STEPS Set Video Confirms Classic Villain Debut – SPOILERS)
🎥 About Fantastic Four: First Steps
- Release Date: July 25, 2025
- Director: Matt Shakman (WandaVision)
- Main Cast:
- Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards / Mr. Fantastic
- Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm / Invisible Woman
- Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm / Human Torch
- Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm / The Thing
- Villains:
- Galactus, portrayed by Ralph Ineson
- Silver Surfer (Shalla-Bal), portrayed by Julia Garner
- Mole Man, portrayed by Paul Walter Hauser (Everything we know about Marvel’s “Fantastic Four “movie, New “Fantastic Four: First Steps” Trailer Teases Julia Garner’s Mysterious Silver Surfer – and a Giant God-Like Villain, Julia Garner talks joining “Fantastic Four: First Steps”: ‘Wait, isn’t the Silver Surfer a man?’, Marvel’s Best Decision in Years? British Character Actor Ralph Ineson Cast as Galactus in ‘Fantastic Four’)
The film is set in a retro-futuristic 1960s-style alternate Earth, providing a fresh backdrop for the team’s origin story. The inclusion of Giganto, along with other classic villains like Mole Man and Galactus, aims to pay tribute to the Fantastic Four’s rich comic history. (Baby boomers: if Sue Storm is pregnant then what’s going to happen in the Fantastic Four’s first outing?)
