X-Men fans’ favorite Ragin’ Cajun is getting an unbelievable power upgrade, viz Galactus Selects Gambit As his next herald. Gambit’s ability to charge objects with kinetic energy has always packed a punch, but now he’ll be elevated to a godly level with powers on par with the Silver Surfer, and a new cosmic redesign courtesy of comic icon Ron Lim.
The change comes as Marvel releases a series of new What if…? stories, imagine versions of reality where Galactus chose various Marvel heroes as his new heralds. In January 2025, it’s Gambit’s turn, and the brave thief will pass from humanity after catching the eye of the grieving crowd.
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What if…? GALACTUS transformed Gambit? #1 |
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January 8, 2025 |
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JOSH TRUJILLO |
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MANUEL GARCIA |
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RON LIM |
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Gambit is the most charismatic, most brave and most capable thief on earth – which is exactly how he catches the attention of the Devourer of Worlds! With cosmic power flowing through his veins, Gambit is unstoppable, but is he smart enough to steal the unstoppable? Get ready for a heist, mon ami, one like the multiverse has never seen before! |
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Other heroes who are transformed by Galactus are Hulk, Moon Knight, Rogue and Spider-Gwen, with Each of their one-shot issues rolling out throughout January.
Gambit is a legendary thief, and has even stolen Batman’s Batmobile in the past, so it makes sense that Galactus needs him for a “multiversal heist.”
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In Marvel lore, Galactus is an essential aspect of the cosmic order, consuming worlds to briefly satiate his endless hunger. Galactus’ true goal is to gather energy to jumpstart the next cycle of the multiverse, and he conserves energy by imbuing his heralds with immense power, sending them out into the cosmos on his behalf to find his next meal. While the Silver Surfer is the most famous, Galactus has chosen many other heralds, including Firelord, Red Shift, and Stardust.
Galactus chooses his heralds for many different reasons, always looking for someone who will be truly motivated to serve his hunger. While the Silver Surfer volunteered to serve Galactus to protect his home world, the Devourer of Worlds also chose his heralds based on their thirst for power or even their desire to see the galaxy. In Gambit’s case, Galactus will apparently empower him due to his legendary abilities as a thief.With the promise of A “Multiversal Heist” Suggesting Galactus has some very specific plans for his new servant.
Gambit is one of the greatest thieves in Marvel continuity, having been raised by the secret society known as the Thieves Guild. He later became the leader of the group, stealing notable treasures including the Second Eye of Agamotto and even Batman’s hi-tech car the Batmobile. It’s these skills that will catch Galactus’ attention, showing just how incredibly capable Remy Lebeau is.
Marvel’s What if…? The series promises to focus on how Galactus’ power threatens to rob each new Herald of their humanity…
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It will be interesting to see why Gambit would agree to serve Galactus, especially given his terrible past experiences accepting upgrades from villains. Believing that Apocalypse could save mutantkind after Scarlet Witch wiped out their powers, Gambit became the new Horseman of Death. The transformation gave him the ability to split biological matter, corrupt others, and project with a limited form of telekinesis.
Since his death, Gambit has struggled with this powerful alternate persona, which has taken control of him several times. Marvel’s What if…? Series promises to focus on how Galactus’ power threatens to rob each new Herald of their humanityAnd Gambit’s history suggests that he will be particularly vulnerable to losing himself to Galactus’ gift. However, he has a mouse up his sleeve that suggests his new master should be careful about crossing him…
Gambit’s powers are seriously underrated by fans, and he has proven that he can 100% kill Galactus if needed.
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Although Gambit is not seen as an A-list hero, he actually is Way More powerful than most people think. Gambit actually has the potential to gain complete molecular control over all matter – as he learned when he met his variant ‘New Son’, who unlocked the full version of his powers. However, even Gambit’s regular powers pack a lot more punch that most give him credit for. in Contest of Champions II, He made it to the final round of a strength contest that saw him stand alongside Thor, Hulk, Phoenix and Scarlet Witch. After taking the other heroes of Marvel.
horrible, Gambit even has enough power to kill Galactus. Fans learned this at Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Leonard Kirk’s Wonder Zombies: ResurrectionWhere Reed Richards’ daughter Valerie used Gambit’s severed hand to overload and destroy the Devourer of Worlds after he fell to the Eternal Plague. While Gambit hasn’t unleashed this level of energy in Marvel’s main reality, his ability to do so when pushed suggests that—especially with a Silver Surfer-level upgrade— Galactus Could make a mistake by expecting Gambit To pass the score of a lifetime.
What if…? Galactus transformed into Galactus Coming January 8th from Marvel Comics.