Fantastic Four: First Steps Confirms Pedro Pascal’s Reed Richards Is As Smart As DC’s New Batman

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Pedro Pascal’s portrayal of Reed Richards in the Marvel Cinematic Universe establishes him as one of its most intelligent characters, particularly after the events of The Fantastic Four: First Steps. However, after seeing the new Batman film, it’s clear he has an intellectual equal. Both characters demonstrate remarkable intelligence, despite existing in separate universes. Mister Fantastic has consistently been depicted as a brilliant mind, both in the original comic books and previous Fantastic Four movies.

I’ve always known Batman is one of the brightest heroes DC has to offer. It’s not just his fighting skills, but how he’s an incredible detective and always seems prepared for anything. We’ve seen it in the animated series for years, and even some of the movies have gotten it right. But honestly, the new Batman TV show is what really grabbed my attention. It feels like they’re finally showcasing everything that makes him so brilliant.

The MCU’s Reed Richards And DC’s New Batman Accomplished A Similar Feat

I just rewatched The Fantastic Four: First Steps on Disney+, and it struck me again how incredibly dedicated Reed Richards was to ensuring a safe world for his son, Franklin. The movie really highlights how he basically ‘baby-proofed’ the entire planet – using his genius, technology, and even working with the police to lock up all potential threats before Franklin was even born. It’s a fascinating detail that shows just how much he cares.

In Batman: The Animated Series’ new 10-episode spin-off, Bat-Fam, Luke Wilson’s version of Bruce Wayne achieves a remarkable feat. The show reveals that Batman has essentially eliminated crime in Gotham City, and many of his former enemies—including Two-Face, Volcana, and Man-Bat—have been reformed. Considering how overrun Gotham usually is with villains, this is quite an accomplishment.

The MCU’s Reed Richards definitely highlights his incredible intelligence, even managing to perfect teleportation across planets. However, I was surprised to see that the new DC Batman was equally effective at fighting crime. Despite this version of Bruce Wayne, known as the ‘Bat-Fam’ Batman, being more humorous than usual, he’s still a very capable crimefighter, just as Batman should be.

How The DCU’s Batman Could Also Give The MCU’s Reed Richards A Run For His Money

When it comes to actors who could play Reed Richards like Pedro Pascal, the perfect match hasn’t happened yet. Meanwhile, James Gunn’s DC Universe is searching for a new Batman for the movie The Brave and the Bold. We know the film will include Damian Wayne, and Bruce Wayne is already established as leading a large Bat-Family within the DC Universe.

If the current plans hold up as the Batman movie script is finalized, we can expect a seasoned Batman in the DC Universe. This Batman won’t be a rookie; he’ll have years of experience fighting crime, building gadgets, and taking down villains. Considering DC’s commitment to staying true to the comics, this Batman could be a brilliant detective and strategist, similar to Reed Richards in The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

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2025-11-28 23:00