Rumor: Marvel vs. Capcom 3 comic art reveals Galactus and Taskmaster [update]
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Neither Capcom nor Marvel has yet to announce an official comic tie-in for forthcoming fighting game collaboration Marvel vs. Capcom 3, but a posting on ComicArtFans.com indicates that just such a product is on the way. The images seemingly reveal both Galactus and Taskmaster (aka "that guy who looks like Skeletor") as appearing in the game -- we already had Taskmaster on our leaked list last month, and it's possible that Galactus (the planet eater) is a boss character.
The image gallery has since been removed, but Shoryuken has all the pertinent images hosted on its website.
Also, we know we're supposed to suspend disbelief with the whole superhero thing, but the idea of Chris Redfield challenging the Hulk with a shotgun seems even more comical than his tree-trunk biceps.
Update: The post above has been altered to reflect the anonymity of the images origins. Though it has been reported that comic artist Kevin Sharpe created the images, it is not clear that he did any of the work referred to above.
[Image credit: Unknown]
The image gallery has since been removed, but Shoryuken has all the pertinent images hosted on its website.
Also, we know we're supposed to suspend disbelief with the whole superhero thing, but the idea of Chris Redfield challenging the Hulk with a shotgun seems even more comical than his tree-trunk biceps.
Update: The post above has been altered to reflect the anonymity of the images origins. Though it has been reported that comic artist Kevin Sharpe created the images, it is not clear that he did any of the work referred to above.
[Image credit: Unknown]
Reader Comments (23)
Posted: Dec 27th 2010 11:31AM baby sea tuna said
I never read any FF comics, but how exactly does one "fight" Galactus? He's like a thousand feet tall, right? Isn't the best you can do just basically trick him into *not* wanting to eat your planet?
Posted: Dec 27th 2010 11:45AM Batzarro The worlds WOrst Detect said
@baby sea tuna
If he really is the boss, I expect Galactus to be a tougher fight than Abyss, but not quite on Seth's Level.
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If he really is the boss, I expect Galactus to be a tougher fight than Abyss, but not quite on Seth's Level.
Posted: Dec 27th 2010 11:59AM SuzanoSho the drug dealer PSN Sm said
@baby sea tuna
With Sentry lol...
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With Sentry lol...
Posted: Dec 27th 2010 12:39PM The Wicker Man said
@baby sea tuna he isnt that big. His ship is what "eats" a planet, then he feeds on the energy. Usually, a herald of Galactus will turn on him.
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Posted: Dec 27th 2010 1:47PM baby sea tuna said
@The Wicker Man
Gotcha. My entire perception of Galactus is based solely on this image:
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/images/users/uploads/8558/@galactus.JPG
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Gotcha. My entire perception of Galactus is based solely on this image:
http://www.comicbookmovie.com/images/users/uploads/8558/@galactus.JPG
Posted: Dec 27th 2010 11:39AM nighttime said
hehehe zombie galactus.
Posted: Dec 27th 2010 11:45AM Magnalon said
Didn't that one guy whose Twitter account was shut down two weeks ago say Galactus was the final boss, a la Onslaught? I believe it.
Posted: Dec 27th 2010 11:58AM The Minn said
Dazzler should be in this now since she defeated Galactus, once.
Posted: Dec 27th 2010 11:58AM Jawmuncher said
I've got a shotgun!
Posted: Dec 27th 2010 12:00PM SuzanoSho the drug dealer PSN Sm said
Lol I kinda agree with the last comment in that article, considering the fact that Hulk's writers are constantly finding ways to make him invincible and the strongest for no apparent reason at all...
Then again, ya gotta love the big green guy...
Then again, ya gotta love the big green guy...
Posted: Dec 27th 2010 12:03PM Milkman4321 said
Hasn't every rumour been wrong?
Posted: Dec 27th 2010 12:37PM The Wicker Man said
Not even the mighty Galactus can defeat Seth...
Posted: Dec 27th 2010 12:39PM bshido said
@Madgame ill be there. i consider myself good at fighting games, but there is no way i can beat some of the people out there. And sometimes cheap tactics are abused.
Posted: Dec 27th 2010 12:41PM bshido said
im surprised no one flipped out on you for not inclusing a spoilers tag (which i did last week), if youre comment is not a joke. True, its potentially not related to the game at all, but its a spoiler for the comic series.
Posted: Dec 27th 2010 1:22PM JustinVincible said
I wonder who Taskmaster will fight like. It would be awesome if him and Deadpool had a special tag team entrance and move when on the same team.
Posted: Dec 27th 2010 1:51PM TehAsher said
The collector's edition brings a prequel comic if I'm not mistaken.
Posted: Dec 27th 2010 8:01PM zsavior said
Phoenix and surfer PWEEEASE! Yea that's right I would stoop to little girl anime begging. Can't have Galactus and no surfer. That is like Peanut butter and no Jelly.
While we are at it How come we never had dare devil. Or Ghost rider. Oh Godhand Would be awesome.
While we are at it How come we never had dare devil. Or Ghost rider. Oh Godhand Would be awesome.
Posted: Dec 27th 2010 11:27PM TheRedComet said
Galactus as final boss is more than acceptable.
Posted: Dec 28th 2010 3:02AM Doctor Doom said
Taskmaster should be able to fight like everyone. Thats his power, he can emulate anyone and then expose their weaknesses.
Posted: Dec 30th 2010 3:20AM AmethystHarp said
@TheMCFacemanBandcampcom
I think that you wait a lot of time, isn't? 3 games... wow...
I think that you wait a lot of time, isn't? 3 games... wow...
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