After months of speculation, Funko Pop has released the first image of MODOK, the classic Marvel villain. The character will jump from comics to movies to movies Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantum Mania and so far its appearance has been one of the big questions.
With the fifth phase of the House of Ideas Cinematic Universe ready to be explored in the subatomic world, MODOK is an important presence in future stories. However, so far, none of the trailers have shown what the evil creature will look like in the Peyton Reed film.
But, as has happened before, Funko Pop has outpaced any promotional and official Marvel image. The catalog showed how MODOK was reimagined for the film. According to the collection of collectible toys developed by the company, their appearance will be relatively similar to Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantum Mania to comics.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantum Mania It will be a tour of a whole new world
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantum Mania the first film of the fifth phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In addition, it will carry a large load of visual development. Here is how he commented Looper Anthony Francisco, former visual development artist at Marvel Studios, responsible for the future look and feel of MODOK.
“It was a lot of fun because he is one of my favorite characters that I drew when I was younger. I did this many times when he fought the Hulk. Kevin Feige really enjoyed my interpretation of it and I can’t wait for the day I can show it.” In the same interview, Anthony Francisco noted that his version of MODOK paid homage to the character and his original design. In addition, during his long journey through the world of comics, which suggests that this will be one of the most interesting moments in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantum Mania.
MODOK, a closely guarded secret
Although his role in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantum Mania, in the comic, the character has a curious history. George Tarleton was an AIM (Advanced Idea Mechanics) agent who decided to turn his body into a living computer. Which made him an almost invisible threat and led him to clash with classic Marvel heroes. In reality, Captain America, Iron Man, the Hulk, and the Avengers faced MODOK brutally, though he was eventually defeated and took refuge in the Quantum Realm.
As of now, the only official image of the character is the one he has shown. Funko Pop. It is not even known which actor will play this villain, whose survival depends heavily on his intelligence and the environment of the Quantum Realm. But rumors indicate that this is a familiar face and that he will undoubtedly be a natural evolution of the Ant-Man trilogy. Could it be Corey Stoll (Darren Cross/Yellowjacket), whose comeback remains a mystery? It remains only to wait.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantum Mania opens February 17, 2023 in theaters worldwide. In addition, it is the film that opens the fifth phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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