Analyzing the Final Marvel What If...? Cameos
The Marvel What If...? series has introduced fans to a plethora of alternate universe versions of their favorite characters. With the inclusion of Kahori and Captain Britain, we've reached the culmination of these intriguing cameos across the show's three seasons. Let's dive into these unique variations of familiar faces.
Table of Content
- Spider-Man with six arms
- Ghost Rider Shogun
- The Punisher Riri Williams
- Bride Gamora
- Moon Knight: Vampire Hunter
- Thanos the Wolverine
- Iron Man Kingo
- Ms. Marvel Wasp
- Supreme Wizard Maestro
- The Scarlet Witch Howard the Duck
- Hawkeye Dragon
- Silver Surfer Jubilee
- Captain America Skrull
- Howard Stark is having an affair with Cersi
- Deadpool kills the Marvel Universe
- Hela raised Thor's hammer
- Star Lord Shang Chi
- Loki in the Wild West
- Wanda, the Scarlet Witch of Infinity
- Nova
- The figure with Hela's crown
Spider-Man with six arms
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A mutated Spider-Man with six arms often transforms into a monstrous spider. This iconic transformation is well-known from the Neogenic Nightmare story arc in the 1994 animated series, though it has also appeared in the comics.
Ghost Rider Shogun
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This variant of Ghost Rider wields a flaming katana and rides a fiery horse, possibly representing a Robbie Reyes version. The Spirit of Vengeance frequently changes hosts, making this a plausible depiction.
The Punisher Riri Williams
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In an alternate reality, Riri Williams transforms into the Punisher, equipped with advanced technological weapons instead of traditional firearms. This version of Ironheart hints at the upcoming Ironheart TV series.
Bride Gamora
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Gamora dons a wedding dress and wields her sword, reminiscent of Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill. This variant seeks vengeance on Thanos for ruining her wedding and killing her loved ones.
Moon Knight: Vampire Hunter
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This version of Moon Knight resembles Mahershala Ali's Blade and is set to appear in the Marvel Zombies animated series, blending the Fist of Khonshu with vampire hunting.
Thanos the Wolverine
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A unique blend of Thanos and Wolverine, this Weapon X variant raises questions about which character's origins dominate. Marvel's penchant for Wolverine mashups makes this an intriguing possibility.
Iron Man Kingo
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Despite the Eternals being sidelined in the MCU, Kingo's presence persists. This variant suggests a potential Iron Man role for Kumail Nanjiani's character.
Ms. Marvel Wasp
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Kamala Khan dons the Wasp costume, combining her Inhuman and mutant abilities with Pym particles, expanding her powers in this alternate universe.
Supreme Wizard Maestro
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Dr. Strange's title as Supreme Wizard has shifted to others, like Dr. Doom in the comics. This variant imagines Bruce Banner as Maestro, gaining magical powers to control the Hulk.
The Scarlet Witch Howard the Duck
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Howard the Duck gaining Scarlet Witch powers adds a humorous twist to the character, reflecting the playful nature of his comics and his notable episode in the third season.
Hawkeye Dragon
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Clint Barton's transformation into a dragon, possibly through magic, showcases the whimsical possibilities within Marvel's multiverse, where even his arrows carry a magical essence.
Silver Surfer Jubilee
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In this universe, Galactus chooses Jubilee as his herald, aligning with the trend of female Silver Surfers seen in comics and the upcoming Fantastic Four movie.
Captain America Skrull
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A Skrull variant of Captain America, equipped with the double shield from Avengers: Infinity War, harkens back to the original Secret Invasion comic book cover.
Howard Stark is having an affair with Cersi
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In another reality, Howard Stark's affair with the Eternal Cersi opens up countless narrative possibilities, as speculated by the Observer.
Deadpool kills the Marvel Universe
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Armed to the teeth, Deadpool is poised to eliminate another Marvel universe, echoing the theme of his notorious comic series.
Hela raised Thor's hammer
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Hela rules Asgard and wields Thor's hammer in this alternate reality, having previously appeared in the VR game What If...? - An Immersive Story, where she teamed up with the Multiverse heroes to stop the Scarlet Witch of Infinity.
Star Lord Shang Chi
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This mashup envisions Shang-Chi as Star-Lord, kidnapped from Earth like Peter Quill, leveraging the cosmic origins of the Ten Rings.
Loki in the Wild West
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An alternate universe where Loki encounters Shang-Chi in the Wild West, expanding on the legend of the Wild West variant seen in the animated series.
Wanda, the Scarlet Witch of Infinity
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This powerful variant of Wanda, from What If...? - An Immersive Story, aims to collect the Infinity Stones to save Vision, becoming the formidable Infinity Witch.
Nova
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The Nova Corps symbol hints at the presence of either Richard Ryder or Sam Alexander, amidst long-standing rumors of a Nova project in development.
The figure with Hela's crown
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This mysterious figure, barely discernible, is speculated to be Hela due to the horns and possibly Cassie Lang, Ant-Man's daughter, due to the purple costume.
That's all, folks! These final cameos from Marvel's What If...? showcase the endless creativity and possibilities within the multiverse, leaving fans eager for more alternate universe adventures.