Hello Marvel enthusiasts! Did you hear the buzz? Deadpool 3 will finally introduce a comic-accurate Old Man Logan after Marvel has listened to the fan’s request for quite some time. Indeed, you have read it right. Finally, that grizzled, world-weary Wolverine so familiar to fans of the comics is on the big screen and expectations couldn’t be higher.
To those who may not be in the know, Old Man Logan is an alternate reality Wolverine set in a future where the supervillains have won against superheroes. This Logan is not the superhuman fighting machine depicted in previous films either. He is older, more experienced, and wrestling with grief. The storyline is by Mark Millar in writing and Steve McNiven in illustration and is popular for its mature stories and better characterization.
Now, why is this such a big deal? Well, let’s begin with the fact that the Old Man Logan storyline has been a part of Wolverine’s lore from the very beginning. It is not merely another mutant story but it shows what kind of person Logan is. In this narrative, Logan is a man who has given up on fighting, struggling with the guilt for the crimes he was duped into perpetrating. It is a powerful redemption story that basically humanizes the character and reinstates him back into society.
Introducing this version of Logan into the MCU, let alone alongside Deadpool, is brilliant. The combination of Deadpool’s comedic approach to violence and Old Man Logan’s serious demeanor can be considered an exciting aspect of the cinematic pairing. It will be a mix of comedy, adventures, and tender feelings that can change the perception of superhero ensemble in movies.
The rumors on how Old Man Logan will be incorporated into “Deadpool 3” are coming in lots of them. Some expect future films to go further in this direction — the multiverse is already a topic in the most recent MCU works. But that does make sense given the property of the multiverse of the possibility to merge characters from different timelines and realities. It is as if aimed to provide the perfect background for the Old Man Logan character without interfering with the rest of the MCU.
Adding to that, it seems like Wolverine portrayed by Hugh Jackman will be back in another movie. Currently, Jackman could not be surpassed as the iconic on-screen Wolverine and in the Old Man Logan role, he may well have produced his masterpiece. Audiences are interested in knowing how he will depict such a different aggressive and more self-reflecting version of the particular hero.
This also additionally creates several opportunities for storylines in the future that entails introducing Old Man Logan. Is it possible to meet more additional variants of favorite characters? Will this open the door for better form and more complex, personality based storytelling in subsequent MCU ? It is of this that has been said that only time will tell, however the prospects are thrilling.
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Hence, Marvel’s decision to finally introduce a comic-accurate Old Man Logan into the “Deadpool 3” is a game changer. But who cares, it is loyal to fans and a brand new, interesting approach to the MCU. Thus, fasten your seat belts, lovers of Marvel. This should definitely be an interesting experience!
Until the next time ladies and gentlemen, remember to keep your claws polished for the next episode of Marvel news!
