Gambitmade his long-awaited return to live action, as portrayed by Channing Tatum, inDeadpool & Wolverine– andnow Tatum’s version of the beloved mutant may very well enter the Marvel Comics Universe, playing a leading role in the upcomingTVAseries. With its many connections to MCU lore,theTVAcomic series has quickly become highly anticipatedamong the fandom, with Gambit’s inclusion adding to readers' eagerness.
According to Marvel,TVA#1 – written by Katharyn Blair, with art by Pere Pérez – will inaugurate a new era across mediums for the Time Variance Authority, and in the process will bring the worlds of the Marvel Universe and the MCU more closely in concert than ever before.
While much about the “how” of this merger remains open to speculation, many fans have quickly come to believe that this will lead to a prominent role forDeadpool & Wolverine’sGambit.
Marvel’s New TVA Limited Series Will Bring Channing Tatum’s Gambit Into Comics
TVA#1 – Written By Katharyn Blair, With Art By Pere Pérez; Debut Cover By Pepe Larraz
The Marvel Multiverse is constantly expanding, and while fans have long known that the Marvel Cinematic Universe and its comic book counterpart co-exist in this vast expanse of realities, they have – with limited exceptions – remained largely distinct from one another. That changes with Marvel’sTVA; according to the publisher, the five-issue series is intended to:
…represent an evolution for the Marvel Comics’ version of the TVA as it is blended with its Marvel Cinematic Universe counterpart.
Notably, Marvel hinted that this will include “the Marvel Comics debut of various MCU characters,” which astute readers immediately connected toWolverine & Deadpool’sGambit.
The announcement for the debut issue specifically mentions Miss Minutes as one of these MCU characters, while the others are left deliberately vague for the time being. It is no secret that a version of Gambit will appear in the series, as he features on both the cover forTVA#1 and in the issue’s advanced solicitation. It is not an unreasonable leap of logic to connect these dots andcome to the conclusion that the freshly-introduced MCU version of Gambit will continue his story in the comic medium.
Channing Tatum’s Brief But Memorable Role In “Deadpool & Wolverine” Begs For A Follow-Up
Marvel Can Deliver WithTVA
Channing Tatum has been associated with the live-action role ofX-Men’sGambit for nearly two decades, which made his appearance as the character inDeadpool & Wolverinea realization of a long-heralded casting decision, one that had become fixed in many fans' minds. The uncertain ending for the character in the film left many viewers surprised, though adeleted scene ensuring MCU Gambit’s survivalseemingly reassured fans that they have not witnessed the last of Tatum in the MCU – or as it turns out, the wider Marvel Universe.
A futureGambitsolo film, or appearance by Tatum as a member of the MCU’sX-Men, could build off his comic book adventures followingDeadpool & Wolverinewith the Time Variance Authority.
While his on-screen fate remains to be determined, the opportunity for the fan-favorite character to extend his story in the newTVAseries is an exciting one.In addition to giving MCU fans more incentive to check out the comic, Tatum’s Gambit is an ideal character to bridge the gap between mediums; a futureGambitsolo film, or appearance by Tatum as a member of the MCU’sX-Men, could build off his comic book adventures followingDeadpool & Wolverinewith the Time Variance Authority.
The “TVA” Comic Ushers In A New Era Of Connectivity For Marvel’s Multi-Platform Multiverse
TVA#1 – Available December 18 From Marvel Comics
The Time Variance Authority originated in Marvel Comics, but it was Disney’sLokiTV series that fully realized the modern version of the concept, establishing it as a defining feature of the current phase of the MCU. Now, the cycle will continue, asthe Cinematic TVA continues its storyin the new comic series. More than that, the suggestion that this is the start of a new era of interconnectivity between Marvel’s films and comics makes it clear that thisTVAseries could be a gamechanging piece of lorefor the Marvel Universe in both mediums.
One Gambit Cosplay Brought the X-Man to Life Years Before His MCU Debut
Gambit finally made a proper live-action debut in Deadpool & Wolverine, but one cosplayer got in well before the MCU and recreated the hero perfectly.
It seems that Gambit will be at the forefront of that – and while he will share the spotlight inTVAwith several notable characters, includinganother fan-favorite, Spider-Gwen, this is likely only the beginning for the variant. Perhaps beyond this miniseries, he will warrant his own title, likely by achieving a role of prominence in the plot ofTVAas the book proceeds, and by continuing to be a fan-favorite character, as he quickly becomes as memorable of aGambitas the classic main continuity version.
Deadpool & Wolverine
Cast
A follow-up to the highly successful Deadpool and Deadpool 2 films starring Ryan Reynolds as the Merc with a Mouth. The third film will be the first in the franchise to be developed under the Marvel Studios banner following Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox.
