Season 3 of ‘What If…?’ May Turn Gambit into Galactus’ Herald Following a Major Power Boost!

As a long-time Marvel fan with a soft spot for the charming rogue Gambit, I can hardly contain my excitement over the upcoming ‘What If…?’ storyline! The idea of our beloved card-slinging mutant becoming Galactus’ herald is nothing short of mind-blowing.


Despite being well-known among mutants, Gambit doesn’t always rank high in terms of power. His unique talent enables him to infuse objects, often playing cards, with kinetic force, causing them to detonate when they strike something.

This talent allows him to convert ordinary objects into potent explosives. However, imagine if Gambit gained an extraordinary boost in his powers thanks to Galactus’ Power Cosmic!

On January 8, 2025, the intriguing ‘What If…?’ storyline is set to debut, with a thrilling surprise in store. The first issue of What If…? Galactus Transformed Gambit, penned by Josh Trujillo, Manuel Garcia, and Ron Lim, will see the character Gambit assuming the role of Galactus’ herald.

In the latest event, renowned as the most charming and adept burglar on Earth, Gambit manages to catch Galactus, the World Devourer’s, attention. Empowered by the Cosmic Power, Gambit becomes incredibly hard to defeat.

Representatives of Galactus, these individuals are tasked with seeking out new planets that may be consumed by their cosmic overlord. In addition to serving as messengers, they possess the ability to defend themselves while carrying out Galactus’s wishes regarding planetary selection.

As a comics enthusiast, I’ve come across some iconic figures often referred to as Heralds. Among them are the Silver Surfer (Norrin Radd), Firelord, Terrax, and Nova (Richard Rider). Each of these Heralds has unique powers and traits, but they all have a common responsibility: serving Galactus and wielding a fraction of his Cosmic Power.

In the fresh “What If…?” series, it’s not just Gambit who is unexpectedly taking on a new role; Hulk, Moon Knight, Rogue, and Spider-Ghost are also set to surprise us in these positions.

As a passionate fan, I can’t help but feel thrilled by the growing buzz surrounding Gambit within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, notably his appearances in Deadpool & Wolverine and Channing Tatum’s captivating portrayal. This renewed interest has sparked speculation among us fans about whether we might witness the debut of a new Herald in What If…? season 3.

On the other hand, the chances of it occurring are rather slim. Notably, an episode centered around Red Guardian, starring Bucky Barnes, Bill Foster, and Ranger Morales, has been unveiled among the series descriptions, initially planned for Season 2.

Among other notable episodes are:

According to executive producer Brad Winderbaum’s statement in May, it seems that the upcoming season is almost finished, which leads us to speculate that this could be Marvel Studio’s next animated venture. This announcement casts some uncertainty about whether Gambit will appear as Galactus’ Herald in the forthcoming—and possibly concluding—season.

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2024-10-01 13:43