10 Marvel Theories We Hope Come True

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Fan theories can be about anything: a character’s motivations, their ultimate fate in a story, or even something as silly as their favorite food. Fan theories often express love and admiration for a piece of media, but sometimes they can offer fantastic ideas.




Of course, fans are notoriously fickle and what they want can change at a moment's notice. However, sometimes they hit the mark. Marvel Comics and the Marvel Cinematic Universe have many devoted fans who spend a lot of time speculating about their favorite heroes and villains. Some fan theories are so good that they could become fantastic stories if they were properly tested.


10 Thunderbolts* is secretly a Dark Avengers movie

That asterisk must mean something


The next one Lightning* The film has left many fans scratching their heads. While the Thunderbolts are certainly a fantastic team, essentially acting as Marvel’s Suicide Squad, the film feels different. This film definitely throws in some bad guys on the team, but it mostly features less morally upright versions of the Avengers.

The formation of the team has led some to speculate that this isn't just a Thunderbolts movie, but a Dark Avengers movie. The Sentry tease only adds fuel to that fire. The Dark Avengers in the comics were a team of villains who used the Avengers name for their own purposes. This could be a version of that, with the U.S. government appropriating the name and “brand” of the original heroes.

9 There's something wrong with that guy Paul

MJ's new boyfriend is still suspicious

Paul Reveals His Full Name in The Amazing Spider-Man (2022)


If you ask a modern Spider-Man fan who Peter's worst enemy is, chances are they'll say “Paul.” Now, Paul isn't a Goblin, Sandman, or Kingpin of any kind; he's just a dude, a normal human who, through some multiversal shenanigans and time dilation, started a family with Mary Jane Watson. Naturally, Peter (and readers) had a hard time accepting that MJ would leave Peter for… well, anyone.

A certain subset of Spidey fans are waiting for the other shoe to drop. Maybe Paul is secretly a villain trying to make Peter miserable. It's happened before; Mephistopheles was specifically interested in Peter and MJ's marriage. Or maybe it's just the result of an editorial mandate to keep Peter and MJ apart. It would probably be cooler if he were a supervillain, though.


8 All heroes have resurrection abilities

After Hulk and X-Men, there must be more

The immortal Hulk in a stoic pose, facing a bright green nuclear explosion

It's no secret that death doesn't carry the same weight in the Marvel Universe as it does in the real world. It's hard to name a Marvel superhero who hasn't been killed at some point or another, only to return later. Some heroes have even been given a lot of lore for this phenomenon, letting the public know exactly how they came back. During the Krakoan Age, mutants had discovered a way to resurrect their own kind from the dead. This process only works on mutants, which suggests they have a special biology for it.


Al Ewing's recent Immortal Hulk The series also made it possible for any Gamma-powered character to return from the dead through the mystical “Green Door,” sometimes almost instantly. The X-Men and Hulk are very popular, which has helped bring them back, at least from an editorial perspective. Perhaps other heroes will be given a “canon” reason to return.

7 The MCU will skip the Young Avengers

They're all more or less adults anyway

Marvel's Young Avengers, including Wiccan, Hulkling, Speed, America, and Hawkeye.

The MCU has recently introduced several young heroes, such as Kate Bishop, America Chavez, and Ms. Marvel. This has led some to speculate that this new generation of heroes will form the Young Avengers like many do in the comics. However, the MCU is very different from the comics it is based on. The Avengers have a lightweight roster; perhaps these heroes should go to the big leagues.


The only Avengers left on Earth are Captain America, Hulk, and Ant-Man. All the others are either off-world, unassembled, retired, or dead. They could bolster their numbers by throwing some young blood into the mix. Also, these Young Avengers aren't exactly kids. They're all basically full-grown adults, not teenage heroes like their comic book counterparts.

6 Symbiotes are the key to stopping the Xenomorphs

Get away from her, another parasite

Avengers vs. Aliens Highlighted by the Cover


by Jonathan Hickman Aliens vs. Avengers #1 is one of the best crossover comics ever and promises much more to come. Although only the first issue has been published, the series has laid the groundwork for a story that shows the best of both universes. This is best exemplified in the interaction between the Xenomorphs and Marvel's symbiotes.

Miles Morales is apparently the only Spider-Person left in this harsh future. He has survived thanks to his wits, cunning, and the help of the Venom symbiote. When Miles is attacked by one of the “facehuggers,” the symbiote bonds with the creature and removes it. Venom then integrates it into a new suit for the hero. This suggests that the symbiote's abilities will be crucial in the battle against the aliens.

5 Victor Von Doom will be important in the new Ultimate universe

There's already an ending… Who else could Victor be?


The new Ultimate Universe has received near-universal acclaim from critics and fans alike, as this bold new take on Marvel heroes takes the nation by storm. This universe has been upended by the Creator, an evil version of Reed Richards who attempts to create his perfect world by removing all heroes who stand in his way. As such, the heroes that appear are quite different.

The Reed Richards of this universe is not Mr. Fantastic, but Dr. Doom. The whereabouts of Victor Von Doom are currently unknown, but fans are speculating that he will have a huge role in this universe. After all, who better to take on Richards than Doom? Undoubtedly, if that were to happen, he would reimagine Victor in a way that fits perfectly into this twisted world.


4 The Secret Wars movie will combine the two comic book events

They would balance each other out

Secret Wars Cover

There were two Secret Wars in Marvel history. The original, from 1984, was an action figure tie-in that featured various heroes and villains battling and joining forces on the Beyonder's chosen battlefield. The second, from 2015, featured Dr. Doom saving what he could of the multiverse and creating a new world in his own image.

The MCU version of Secret Wars could draw from both of these events. The 2015 version is definitely the stronger story, but it's also harder to adapt and benefits from the over-the-top style of comic book adventures. The 1984 version has a weaker narrative but has the action required for a big screen adaptation. Picking the best parts of both could make for the perfect adaptation.


3 Most heroes don't know how to wield Mjölnir for a reason.

And it's not because it clashes with their customs.

Cover of Immortal Thor 15 by Pablo Villalobos featuring the hero leaping into the sky while being struck by lightning.

Thor's magical hammer, Mjölnir, is one of the most famous and powerful weapons in the Marvel Universe. As the inscription reads, “Whosoever wields this hammer, if he be worthy, shall possess the power of Thor.” However, the concept of worthiness is often not discussed. It could mean many things to many different people. Odin determines this worthiness, and later Thor himself, which means he carries their meaning with him.

MCU's Thor with Marvel Comics' Bloodaxe and Karnilla

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Many heroes, such as Spider-Man or She-Hulk, could be worthy, capable, and honorable warriors. However, one theory suggests that wielding Mjölnir requires total service to Asgard, including a willingness to kill one's enemies when necessary. This would disqualify the vast majority of superheroes, who often have very strict rules about taking a life.

2 There are more Omega-level mutants than previously thought.

And there will only be more

Magneto, an Omega-level mutant, shows off his powers.

The concept of an omega-level mutant is a fairly recent addition to the X-Men mythology. This is a mutant who has NO upper limit of their powers. This means that as long as they are willing to push themselves, these mutants can accomplish incredible, almost otherworldly feats with their mutant abilities.


There has been a lot of speculation about which X-Men are omega-level mutants, but the truth may be simpler. Being an omega-level mutant may not be a binary, but rather a next step. In short, tons of omega-level mutants out there have yet to reach their true potential. This is an interesting theory; hopefully there will be more ultra-powerful mutants in the future.

1 Franklin Richards causes the time scale to slip

An endless adventure seems like a child's dream

Franklin Richards is the sometimes-mutant, sometimes-powered son of Reed Richards and Sue Storm. He's also one of the most powerful beings, if not the most powerful, in the Marvel Universe. And he hasn't even hit puberty yet. This long-running theory suggests he's responsible for Marvel's crazy timeline, and he may not even realize it.


Marvel uses something called a “sliding timescale.” This means that things don't line up exactly with the real world. Instead, time moves much more slowly, so characters don't noticeably age. This shift coincides with Franklin's debut, suggesting that he uses his immense reality-shaping powers to keep the Marvel Universe in a perpetual state of heroism.


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