First Steps is arguably about how the birth of Franklin Richards affects Earth-828, his family, and the universe in general.

First Steps understands that once a baby is involved, decisions must be made solely on what's best for the baby.

As Fantastic Four: First Steps heads towards its final act, the group is torn between two impossible choices: sacrifice all of Earth to Galactus, or Reed and Sue must give up their child Franklin, who contains the Power Cosmic and enough energy to satiate Galactus' hunger.