It currently feels like a fantastic time to be a fan of all things Marvel, as both Hollywood and the video game industry seem to be going all in on the brand. Not only are fans being treated to theMCU’s multiverse sagaand shows likeX-Men 97, but studios like Insomniac are also exploring this comic book universe through the likes ofMarvel’s Spider-ManandMarvel’s Wolverine. That alone has been pretty exciting, but what makes it even better is the fact that many of these projects seem to be tying together more and more.
Thanks to the concept of the multiverse, Marvel has been tying most of its recent projects together into one cohesive web. Characters from theX-Menseries have cropped up in the MCU, fans have gotten to see the return of other heroes like Black Bolt fromInhumans, and most recently,Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verseeven addedMarvel’s Spider-Manto the mix. And althoughMarvel’s Wolverinestill has no release date in sight, it could also benefit from all these crossovers.
Insomniac’s Wolverine Has the Chance to Be More Than a Video Game Character
Spider-Man Got His Time to Shine Outside of Video Games
Over the years, Spider-Man has arguably become Marvel’s biggest hero, and one of the biggest superheroes in the world. Because of that, he has cropped up in dozens of projects, video games, and has even had three separate live-action franchises in the past 24 years. And now, almost all those projects seem to be coming together in the acclaimedSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Versefranchise.
BothSpider-Versefilms have featured multiple variations of the titular character, withAcross the Spider-Versebringing together hundreds of different versions. These versions were not just reserved for comic book nods either, as evenInsomniac’sMarvel’s Spider-Manmade an appearance. It may have only been a brief cameo, but it spoke volumes of Sony and Marvel’s appreciation for Insomniac’s take on the character, so hopefully, even more crossovers like that are in store for the future.
Future MCU Films Could Be Wolverine’s Chance to do the Same
IfMarvel’s Spider-Mancan appear in a film, then there is seemingly no reason thatthe upcomingMarvel’s Wolverineversionshould be left out. Both are created by Insomniac, they are each Marvel characters, and the franchises they are connected to are both exploring the concept of the multiverse. So, it seems only natural that players will get to see this iteration of Logan outside the video game universe.
While it might come out before the game,Deadpool and Wolverinefeels like the best placefor Insomniac’s version to appear. The film is heavily rumored to include numerous variants of Wolverine, as both characters will be fighting their way through the multiverse. Viewers will likely be treated to comic book references, hilarious variants, and even iconic versions of the characters throughout this adventure. But the variants should not stop there, as it could also serve as a great way to showcase the upcoming video game.
Of course,Deadpool and Wolverineshould be focused on telling a cohesive story and pushing the MCU’s larger arc along. That being said,Marvel’s Wolverine’s variant could still show up as a simple nod to what is to come. Even if he appears for just a second, it might be a fantastic way to hype players up for the game while also making Marvel’s multiverse even more connected in the process.
IfMarvel’s Wolverinecannot show up in the upcomingDeadpoolfilm, then maybe he could at least appear at some point inAvengers: Secret Wars. That film is supposed to be the climatic finale to the Multiverse Saga, which means that there will be countless variants fighting for their lives. So, it would make sense if Insomniac’s universe had to fight right alongside the MCU’s biggest heroes, and hopefully, that is exactly what happens.
Marvel’s Wolverine
Marvel’s Wolverine is a third-person action game from Insomniac Games that is set in the same universe as the studio’s Spider-Man titles.
