Things have changed in theMCUas it heads deep into Phase 4, with darker times seeming to be heading for the Marvel superheroes in the form of several supernatural and horror-based characters who are set to debut on the big screen and Disney+. It seems that in addition to Marvel’s in-production projects is a new special based on the obscure character ofMan-Thing. Like the reportedWerewolf By Nightspecial being created for a Halloween release,Man-Thingis rumored to be getting the same treatment, which will see Marvel going further into the dark, twisting horror world they have begun to explore.
As reported byScreenGeek, sources have said thatMan-Thingis being approached as a horror-based entry into the MCU in a Halloween Special, and they are said to be on the hunt for a big name to take on the role of the lesser-known creature from Marvel’s comics. While this is not entirely confirmed, the news was retweeted by regular Marvel information source Daniel RPK on Twitter, which does suggest there is more than just a hunch in the rumor. WithWerewolf by Nightalready said to be getting this same treatment, it could be that Marvel is building their arsenal of supernatural beings, which already includesBladeandMoon Knight.
Man-Thingis effectively the Marvel equivalent ofSwamp Thing, having released in May 1971 a whole two months before DC’s better-known creature made his debut. Being written by two artists who were room-mates at the time their creations came into being, it would seem that legal wrangling would be on the cards, but considering both characters seemed to come from a 1940s character called The Heap, it was all allowed to lie. WhileSwamp Thinghas been seen in movies, cartoons, and a TV series,Man-Thinghas so far only appeared on a Syfy Channel released film in 2005, and fans will be hoping for a better run out this time.
Man-Thing Has Made Very Subtle Appearances In The MCU Already
Like everything in the MCU, nothing comes from nothing. There is always a foreboding or a fleeting glance of something to herald what could come in the future.Man-Thinghas been teased in this way already by appearing as an Easter Egg inThor: Ragnarokas a carved head on a tower showing the Grandmasters former arena Champions. While this is a minor detail, which also included depictions of Beta Ray Bill and Ares, meant for those who know their comic books well, it is possible that Kevin Feige and his team were already sowing seeds.
We will now have to wait to find out more about theMan-Thingproject, as withWerewolf by Nightrumored to be getting a Halloween Special first, as early as this year if some reports are to be believed, then it is going to be 2023 at the earliest beforeMan-Thingcan make his full debut into the MCU.
