Marvel's "What If...?" Concludes with Star-Studded Cameos

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 Marvel characters. Due to the inclusion of Kahori and Captain Britain in previous episodes, these are the remaining, previously unseen characters. Let's explore!

Table of Contents

• 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's Affair with Cersei
• Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe
• Hela Wields Mjolnir
• Star-Lord Shang-Chi
• Loki in the Wild West
• Wanda, the Infinity Witch
• Nova
• The Figure with Hela's Crown

Spider-Man with Six Arms

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A mutated Spider-Man sporting six arms, reminiscent of the monstrous spider often depicted in comics and the 1994 animated series' "Neogenic Nightmare" arc.

Ghost Rider Shogun

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A Ghost Rider wielding a flaming katana while riding a fiery steed. The design suggests a Robbie Reyes variant, though any Rider is possible given the ever-changing nature of the Spirit of Vengeance.

The Punisher Riri Williams

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An Ironheart variation. In this reality, Riri Williams has adopted the Punisher mantle, utilizing advanced technological weaponry instead of conventional firearms. This is particularly interesting given the upcoming Ironheart series.

Bride Gamora

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The Guardians of the Galaxy warrior in a wedding dress, ready for battle. A clear nod to Kill Bill, this Gamora seeks revenge on Thanos for the death of loved ones and a thwarted wedding.

Moon Knight: Vampire Hunter

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A Blade variant who has become the Fist of Khonshu. Resembling Mahershala Ali's Blade (from the upcoming film), this character is also rumored to appear in Marvel Zombies.

Thanos the Wolverine

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A fusion of Thanos and Wolverine, posing the question of which character's origin story dominates. This highlights Marvel's fondness for Wolverine mashups.

Iron Man Kingo

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Despite the Eternals' apparent demise in the MCU, Kingo continues to appear. This cameo hints at a possible future where Kingo becomes Iron Man.

Ms. Marvel Wasp

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Kamala Khan dons the Wasp costume, retaining her Inhuman and mutant heritage while wielding Pym particles.

Supreme Wizard Maestro

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The villainous Maestro, the aged Hulk, possesses magical abilities, perhaps suggesting a reality where Bruce Banner trained in magic to control the Hulk.

The Scarlet Witch Howard the Duck

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Howard the Duck wielding the Scarlet Witch's powers, a playful nod to the humorous nature of Howard the Duck comics.

Hawkeye Dragon

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Clint Barton as a dragon, likely through magical means, referencing Marvel's furry-themed universes.

Silver Surfer Jubilee

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Jubilee becomes Galactus' herald, mirroring the female Silver Surfer in the new Fantastic Four film and similar Marvel comics.

Captain America Skrull

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A Skrull impersonating Captain America, wielding a double shield, a direct reference to Avengers: Infinity War and the Secret Invasion comic.

Howard Stark's Affair with Cersei

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An unexpected pairing of Howard Stark and Cersei, an Eternal, leaving the consequences to the imagination.

Deadpool Kills the Marvel Universe

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Deadpool, heavily armed, ready to decimate a Marvel universe, reflecting the publisher's similar comic storylines.

Hela Wields Mjolnir

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Hela, ruler of Asgard, wielding Mjolnir, escaping her original MCU fate.

Star-Lord Shang-Chi

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A mashup of Shang-Chi and Star-Lord, exploring a potential Guardians of the Galaxy scenario where Shang-Chi is abducted instead of Peter Quill.

Loki in the Wild West

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Loki in a Wild West setting, a potential encounter with a Wild West Shang-Chi variant.

Wanda, the Infinity Witch

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A powerful Scarlet Witch variant who manipulates the Infinity Stones to save Vision.

Nova

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A subtle depiction of a Nova Corps member, hinting at future Nova-centric projects.

The Figure with Hela's Crown

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A vaguely identifiable figure, possibly Hela and Cassie Lang, based on visual clues.

This concludes our exploration of the What If...? finale's surprising cameos.