10 Marvel Heroes Who Underwent RADICAL Transformations
He became a Villain, she got magic powers... wait what??? Who became a herald of Galactus?
Everyone loves to get a new look, a new car, or even a new job, as it shows growth. The same can be said for the heroes of the Marvel universe, as they redefine themselves in the eyes of the reader. Some of these transformations can force fans to rethink decades of prior Marvel history whether it be good or bad for the character. In the long run, the attempt to shake up the status quo should be commended.
The Marvel universe has stood the test of time for the last 81 years, with many iconic characters like Spider-Man, Iron Man and the Hulk. However, over the years these characters can become stagnant and, in some cases, even boring. Therefore, the formula that so many people enjoy needs to be shaken up to drum up interest in the comic line.
Whether it be within the mainline 616 continuity or in alternate timelines and universes, the heroes and villains of the marvel universe have had many strange and wonderful transformations. In some of these cases, the alternate versions of mainstream characters have foreshadowed major shifts for characters in their traditional books.
So, with that being said, let us look at ten of Marvel's heroes that underwent radical transformations whether they be for good or for ill...
10. Thor: Herald Of Galactus
The God of Thunder has been through a lot as a result of Jason Aaron's eight-year run on the character. Between losing his hammer, and not to mention his arm, the war of the realms and taking the responsibility of king of Asgard. Donny Cates run has a lot to live up to and in one issue he has done that whilst respectfully paying homage to Aaron's run.
The first issue opens with Mjolnir flying across the ten realms, reminding everyone that Thor is king and everyone answers to him. In his private moments, we see that Thor is growing restless as he feels that he is not ready for his new responsibilities. He does not have time to dwell on this before as a brutalised Galactus crashes down into Asgard, missing an arm and ranting about the star plague.
In an act of quick thinking, Thor summons Galactus's former heralds to find a solution to the Galactus problem. The Silver Surfer reveals that they need to feed the devourer of worlds and supercharge him in order to fight off the plague. Thor vows to lead Galactus away before he is drenched in the power cosmic, making him Thor the Thunder herald.
Cates's new run is still in its infancy, so there is no telling how it will affect the Marvel landscape, but bestowing a god the power cosmic is a strong way to start a new run.