10 Weirdest Transformations In Marvel Comics

10 Weirdest Transformations In Marvel Comics: The Marvel Universe is known for its vast array of characters with incredible abilities and powers. However, what sets Marvel apart is its ability to constantly surprise and shock readers with unexpected transformations of their beloved characters. From turning a giant green rage monster into a brilliant professor to giving a normal housefly human-level intelligence, Marvel has certainly pushed the boundaries of what we consider “normal” transformations.

Thor was turned into a Frog

In Thor #363 by Walter Simonson, Loki executed one of his most memorable schemes against his brother, Thor. In an effort to secure the throne of Asgard during the Althing event, Loki crafted a plan that involved the absorption of the Twilight Sword’s power through a machine he created. Using this power, he transformed an ordinary woman into a mystical being and ultimately turned Thor into a frog with a beam of energy.

Although Loki’s actions were deplorable, Thor managed to turn his transformation into a positive by joining forces with a group of frogs and eliminating the rats in Central Park. Despite the embarrassment he experienced as a frog, Thor proved his resilience and resourcefulness by making the most of his situation. The incident serves as a testament to the complex and tumultuous relationship between the two brothers, and the lengths to which Loki would go to claim the throne of Asgard.

Captain America was turned into the Hydra Supreme 

In the Secret Empire storyline, Captain America was manipulated by Kobik and Red Skull to become the Hydra Supreme, a villainous alter-ego with a thirst for global domination. This involved erasing his memory and brainwashing him with the cosmic cube, resulting in a shocking transformation of one of the most revered superheroes in history.

Despite being a symbol of truth and justice, the Hydra’s corrupt influence turned Captain America into a deceptive sleeper cell, betraying his fellow heroes by facilitating the capture of several Marvel characters, who were then trapped in a dark dimension via the Darkholme activation by Zemo. The unexpected change in Captain America’s character subverted his core values and motivations, demonstrating that even the most virtuous of heroes can succumb to manipulation and control. The Secret Empire storyline thus highlights the dangers of external forces, even to the strongest and most noble characters.

Superior Spider-Man

The Superior Spider-Man emerged from Dan Slott’s decade-long run on the character in January 2013. It began with Doctor Octopus switching minds with Peter Parker, leaving Spider-Man to die in Octopus’ cancer-ridden body. After Peter’s demise, Doc Ock was exposed to his memories and attempted to start afresh.

The Superior Spider-Man relied on intellect and surveillance technology to work smarter, not harder. This shift allowed Ock to obtain a Ph.D. for Peter and create Peter Industries. However, when the Green Goblin resurfaced, he turned all of Ock’s technology against him, causing chaos. Fortunately, a fragment of Peter’s mind survived, and he and Ock exchanged places to defeat the Goblin.

Peter regained control of his body, put a stop to the Green Goblin’s attack on New York, and fixed all of the damage Ock caused. The series was a thought-provoking examination of Spider-Man’s role in the Marvel Universe and the importance of heroism. Recently, the Superior Spider-Man has returned in a cloned body to forge his own path alongside the Amazing Spider-Man.

Moira’s transformation 

House of X by Jonathan Hickman, Peppe Larraz, Clayton Cowles, and Marta Gracia introduces a fascinating character in the form of geneticist Moira McTaggert, who has the unique ability to reincarnate. According to the comic, Moira has already gone through ten lives and each time she dies, she is reborn into a new life and a new body, retaining all her previous memories.

Moira’s incredible power has allowed her to experience a wide range of events in her life, from being in a long-term marriage to being brutally murdered by infamous Marvel villains such as Mystic and Destiny. What is perhaps the most intriguing aspect of her power is her ability to use the knowledge from her previous lives to shape her current one.

As a testament to her power, Moira even created a Shi-ar golem to serve as a decoy for the Brotherhood, thereby proving that she is the ultimate mutant in the Marvel Comics universe. Moira’s story is a fascinating addition to the Marvel Comics world and offers readers a new perspective on the idea of reincarnation.

Onslaught was conjured mentally

In Marvel comics, creating a new character by combining the physical attributes of two different characters is one thing, but creating a character from pure thought is a completely different matter. Onslaught, a notorious villain in the Marvel universe, was born this way. Onslaught was created during a battle between the X-Men and the Acolytes, when Professor X used his psychic powers to shut down Magneto’s mind, inadvertently allowing the darkest corners of Magneto’s mind to escape into his own consciousness. This resulted in the creation of a sentient psionic entity known as Onslaught.

Onslaught’s story took an even stranger turn when he gained the combined powers of Nate Grey and Franklin Richards, two other Marvel characters. This resulted in Onslaught becoming a more formidable cybernetic monster than ever before. The character’s creation and evolution were controversial, with many fans debating the merits of this new addition to the Marvel universe.

Thor turned into Herald Of Galactus

Donny Cates has a daunting task of taking over the reins from Jason Aaron’s highly acclaimed eight-year run on Thor. However, in just one issue, Cates has set the bar high and respectfully paid homage to Aaron’s accomplishments. The first issue of Cates’s run begins with Thor’s hammer, Mjolnir, soaring across the ten realms, reminding all of his authority. But in his quieter moments, Thor is grappling with the weight of his new responsibilities and feeling unprepared. Before he can dwell on his doubts, Galactus, battered and missing an arm, crashes into Asgard, seeking help with the star plague.

Thor quickly summons Galactus’s former heralds and discovers that the devourer of worlds needs to be fed and supercharged to fight off the plague. In a bold move, Thor vows to lead Galactus away, ultimately becoming Thor the Thunder herald. While it’s still early in Cates’s tenure, his choice to bestow Thor with the power cosmic is a promising start. It remains to be seen how this new storyline will impact the Marvel universe, but Cates has already proven his ability to carry on the legacy of Aaron’s Thor.

A.I. Ironman 

For years, Tony Stark has been a highly skilled engineer and robotics expert, creating numerous Ironman suits, weapons, and technology that have left a lasting impact on the Marvel universe. His expertise in A.I. is comparable only to that of Hank Pym, having developed various A.I. assistants such as F.R.I.D.A.Y. to aid in piloting and cyber warfare during battles. However, it wasn’t until after the events of ‘Civil War 2’ that his advancements in A.I. technology truly came to light.

Following the conclusion of ‘Civil War 2,’ Tony Stark fell into a coma after sustaining fatal injuries. It was later revealed that he had created an A.I. version of himself as a contingency plan in case of such an event. This A.I. quickly stepped in to fill the void left by Tony’s absence, mentoring Ironheart (Riri Williams) and aiding her on various adventures, including during the ‘Secret Empire’ storyline and in locating Tony’s original body.

Tragically, the A.I. version of Tony was eventually absorbed into the consciousness of the original Tony, dubbing itself ‘Li’l Tony’ after a conversation between the two. Even worse, during a battle with Ultron, Tony was forced to activate an EMP, resulting in the destruction of the A.I. version of himself. However, it’s worth noting that this decision was made with the consent of Li’l Tony.

Jane Foster turned into Valkyrie

Jane Foster, the protagonist in Jason Aaron’s eight-year run, was deeply impacted, much like Thor. She battled breast cancer, served on the Congress of the Worlds, and ultimately became Thor. However, her journey did not end there.

During the ‘War of the Realms’ storyline, she fought alongside the Asgardians and other heroes to defend against Malekith and his army. When all the Valkyries died during the battle, Brunnhilde selected Jane to become the new Valkyrie, responsible for guiding fallen warriors to Valhalla. With the remaining pieces of the ultimate universe hammer attached to her wrist, she accepted the role and aided in passing the warriors’ souls before venturing to become a hero in her own right.

In her own series, co-written by Jason Aaron and Al Ewing, she fought against Bullseye to acquire Dragonfang, Brunnhilde’s sword. She took Heimdall through various afterlives and worked with other medical heroes to save Death from being destroyed. Jane’s evolution from Thor to Valkyrie showcases her growth as a character and highlights her strength and determination.

Human Torch turned into Ruler Of The Negative Zone

Johnny Storm’s role as the ruler of the Negative Zone took place during Jonathan Hickman’s Fantastic Four and FF series from 2009 to 2012. In the ‘Three’ story arc, Johnny is left at the Baxter Building with a powerless Ben Grimm and Franklin Richards when the Negative Zone cultists attack. They open the gate to the Negative Zone, allowing Annihilus’s army to invade Earth. The heroes close the portal, but Johnny sacrifices his life in the process, yelling his iconic phrase, “FLAME ON!” while facing the Annihilation wave alone.

Unbeknownst to the remaining members of the Fantastic Four, Johnny is resurrected through a horrific machine and is forced to fight in gladiatorial battles by Annihilus. Johnny uses this opportunity to form a rebellion and overthrow Annihilus, leading the Annihilation wave to protect Earth alongside the Fantastic Four.

As Hickman’s run concludes, Johnny retains power over the Negative Zone to prevent Annihilus from regaining control. However, Johnny’s attempt to introduce democracy to the Negative Zone fails, as the majority vote to reinstate Annihilus as their leader, much to Johnny’s dismay.

Pymtron 

Hank Pym is a controversial character in the Avengers universe for creating Ultron, a deadly AI entity that has become one of their most powerful foes. In the “Rage of Ultron” storyline, Pym devised a plan to stop Ultron from converting all organic matter into Ultron clones using nanites. To accomplish this, Pym merged his own physiology with Ultron’s AI capabilities, becoming Pymtron, an organic biomechanical being with a mix of human morals and robotic amorality. However, in attempting to control the nanites and stop Ultron’s terror, Pym suffered a psychological breakdown and fled into space to prevent causing further harm.

Despite previously supporting Iron Man and Mister Fantastic, Pym’s transformation into Pymtron and betrayal of The Avengers stands out as one of the most dramatic and unexpected in the series. This event highlights the complex and often unpredictable nature of the Avengers’ world, where even their allies may become their enemies under the right circumstances.

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