Summary
The Marvel universe is filled with iconic characters, many of whom have only grown more popular with age thanks to new comic runs, movies, TV shows, and video game adaptations.The X-Menalone are packed to the brim with household names, and Magneto is the perfect example of a character who’s only grown more popular over time, so much so that he’s about to make hisFortnitedebut.
First introduced all the way back in 1963’sThe X-Men #1, Magneto has been an adversary of the beloved superhero team since its conception. But while many Marvel villains of the time were rather simple evil archetypes, Magneto was made with the express purpose of challenging readers' beliefs, presenting a more complex adversary whose motivations are often very understandable. This complexity has been something that’s set Magneto apart from the rest of the Marvel rogues gallery for decades now, and recently he’s been getting the flowers he rightly deserves. Magneto is on a hot streak right now, one that’s carried him all the way toFortnite.
Magneto Remains An Iconic Face of Marvel in Gaming and Beyond
Magneto’s On a Hot Streak
Back in March,Disney began to airX-Men ‘97, a long-awaited sequel to the classicX-Men: The Animated Seriesthat originally premiered back in 1992. A 10-episode season,X-Men ‘97is now regarded by many to be one of the best adaptations of the superhero team ever made, featuring some incredibly complex and mature arcs, along with some of the best depictions of these iconic characters. Magneto is one such character. Voiced by Matthew Waterson,X-Men ‘97’s Magneto is charming, intimidating, and most importantly, understandable, leading to a very compelling performance and portrayal.
WhileX-Men ‘97was airing, the6v6 hero shooterMarvel Rivalswas also undergoing its Alpha testing phase, where a select few got to play an early version of the multiplayer game. Playing very similarly toOverwatch,Marvel Rivalsgives players an array of heroes and villains to choose from, each equipped with their own unique abilities and attacks. Donning the role of a Vanguard (Tank),Marvel Rivals’ Magneto is a true force to be reckoned with in the arena, capable of launching metallic meteors and blocking oncoming projectiles with a literal iron curtain.Marvel Rivals’ Magneto also boasts a powerful visual design, wearing bulky metallic armor that immediately conveys just how strong his abilities are.
Rounding out the character’s hot streak, Magneto is also set to come toFortnitevery soon. A prominent part of this season’s marketing, Magneto will appear inFortniteChapter 5 Season 3 as the Battle Pass’ secret skin. This means that playerswon’t be able to unlock the Magneto skin until July, but when they do, it’ll also come with a LEGO variant of the post-apocalypse-inspired skin.
Magneto’s Reign May Only Be Beginning
But Magneto’s current hot streak might not be over just yet. Though it hasn’t been confirmed yet, it’s possible Magneto will play some sort of role inInsomniac’s upcomingMarvel’s Wolverine, whether it’s as a prominent part of the game’s story, or simply as a character who’s referenced in some Easter eggs. Magneto’s potential role inWolverinecould then pave the way for another appearance in the rumored Insomniac X-Men game, where he’d likely play a much larger role. Regardless of whether he appears in Insomniac’s Marvel universe or not, Magneto’s future as an X-Men icon seems brighter than ever.
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