Marvel denies AI use in Fantastic Four promo art

Marvel Studios has firmly denied accusations of using AI-generated imagery for The Fantastic Four: First Steps promotional materials, following fan observations about anatomical inconsistencies in one poster.

The marketing campaign launch this week featured teaser trailers and social media posters, with one particular image drawing scrutiny:

The controversy centers on a foreground figure apparently missing a finger while holding a banner. Critics also noted potential digital anomalies including:

• Duplicated facial features
• Misaligned eye directions
• Disproportionate limbs

Marvel's official statement to IGN maintains these were not AI-generated, leaving room for alternative explanations:

Possible Explanations

The four-finger mystery has sparked multiple theories:

• Hidden Finger Theory: Some suggest the missing digit might be obscured behind the flagpole
• Human Error: Potentially a Photoshop oversight rather than AI generation
• Post-Production Issue: Digital editing of background elements

The Fantastic Four: First Steps - Trailer Images

The studio hasn't provided specific clarification regarding:

• The four-finger discrepancy
• Duplication of crowd faces
• Overall poster production process

This lack of detailed response continues fueling speculation as fans await Marvel's next marketing materials with heightened scrutiny.

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