Marvel's What If...? Finale: A Deep Dive into the Cameos
This article analyzes the final, intriguing cameos from the What If...? series finale. Each cameo presents a unique twist on familiar characters, representing the last remaining variations from the show's three seasons, excluding Kahori and Captain Britain. Let's explore these fascinating alternate realities!
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Spider-Man with Six Arms
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A mutated Spider-Man, sporting six arms, evokes the monstrous spider often depicted in comics and famously featured in the 1994 animated series' "Neogenic Nightmare" arc.
Ghost Rider Shogun
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This Ghost Rider, wielding a flaming katana while riding a fiery steed, suggests a Robbie Reyes variant, though the ever-shifting Spirit of Vengeance could manifest in any Rider.
The Punisher Riri Williams
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An Ironheart variation, where Riri Williams adopts the Punisher mantle. Her genius shines through in her technological weaponry, a departure from the Punisher's usual arsenal. This cameo hints at the upcoming Ironheart series.
Bride Gamora
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The Guardians of the Galaxy warrior, unexpectedly clad in a wedding dress, remains ready for combat. The Kill Bill reference is clear, depicting Gamora's revenge against Thanos for the loss of loved ones.
Moon Knight: Vampire Hunter
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A Blade variant who becomes the Fist of Khonshu. Resembling Mahershala Ali's Blade, this Moon Knight foreshadows his appearance in the Marvel Zombies animated series.
Thanos the Wolverine
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This Weapon X merges Thanos and Wolverine, leaving the question of which character's origins dominate. This exemplifies Marvel's fondness for Wolverine mashups.
Iron Man Kingo
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Despite the Eternals' apparent MCU demise, Kingo resurfaces. This suggests a possibility of Kingo becoming Iron Man.
Ms. Marvel Wasp
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Kamala Khan dons the Wasp costume, retaining her Pym particle abilities.
Supreme Wizard Maestro
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This depicts the villainous Hulk Maestro wielding magical powers, a plausible scenario given Dr. Strange's fluctuating Supreme Wizard title.
The Scarlet Witch Howard the Duck
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This playful cameo features Howard the Duck with Scarlet Witch's powers, highlighting the humorous potential of the character.
Hawkeye Dragon
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Clint Barton's transformation into a dragon, possibly through magic, alludes to Marvel's alternate universes featuring anthropomorphic superheroes.
Silver Surfer Jubilee
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Jubilee becomes Galactus' herald, reflecting Marvel's trend of female Silver Surfer variations.
Captain America Skrull
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A Skrull impersonating Captain America, wielding a double shield, directly references the Secret Invasion comic.
Howard Stark's Affair with Cersei
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This unexpected cameo pairs Howard Stark with Cersei, an Eternal, creating a bizarre alternate reality.
Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe
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Deadpool, heavily armed, is poised to decimate a Marvel universe, mirroring the comic book series of the same name.
Hela Wields Mjolnir
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Hela, ruler of Asgard, wields Mjolnir, escaping her original MCU fate.
Star-Lord Shang-Chi
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A mashup of Shang-Chi and Star-Lord, suggesting an alternate Guardians of the Galaxy scenario.
Loki in the Wild West
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Loki in a Wild West setting, a counterpoint to Shang-Chi's Wild West legend.
Wanda, the Infinity Witch
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This powerful Scarlet Witch variant, from the What If...? immersive story game, controls the Infinity Stones.
Nova
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A subtle cameo hinting at a future Nova Corps story.
The Figure with Hela's Crown
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A barely visible figure, speculated to be Hela and Cassie Lang.
This concludes our exploration of the surprising and imaginative cameos from the What If...? finale.