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Contains preview forWhat If…? Donald Duck Became Wolverine #1
Wolverine’spainfulWeapon Xorigin has been rewritten inWhat If…? Donald Duck Became Wolverine #1. Considering the all-ages nature of the Disney-themed one-shot, Marvel is putting a less torturous spin on Logan’s classic beginnings. Instead of focusing on pain, Donald Duck’s version of Wolverine is centered on irritation levels.
What If…? Donald Duck Became Wolverine #1has the creative team of Luca Barbieri, Giada Perissinotto, Lucio Ruvidotti, and Laura Tartaglia. The series will feature Donald Duck as Wolverine and Mickey Mouse as Hawkeye, in a twist on the Old Man Logan storyline, reenvisioned in the story, “Old Duck Donald.”
While unexpected and seemingly not a match, Donald’s temper can mirror Logan’s on occasion - without violent bursts of rage equivalent to the X-Men hero’s. The special comes during the titular duck’s 90th anniversary, marking a major Disney milestone.
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Less Violence & More Irritation is Donald’s Recipe for Iconic Heroism
A preview for the issue reveals the alternative version of torture that Donald Duck underwent to become Wolverine. WhileMickey Mouse’s version of Hawkeyetries to convince his universe’s X-Men hero to return, Donald remembers his origin. The hero was experimented on by Gyro Gearloose, who was seeking to ensure he would stay calm in the face of irritation. The opposite ended up being true for Donald. This alternate origin is far less scarring and violent than Marvel’s original iteration of the hero, making it far more accessible for young readers.
Of Disney’s Fab Five, Donald is the most likely to match Wolverine’s temper and overall intensity, making him the perfect candidate for the swap.
Wolverine’s time inthe Weapon X programdid significant damage to Logan while also allowing him to be one of the X-Men’s most powerful and effective members in later years. While Donald Duck is sharing a version of the hero’s story, his beginnings are far less traumatic by most standards. This rewrite seemingly lessens the potential impact of a Weapon X program. However, it would make sense that Donald’s temper would be put out of control by an experiment to encourage his own transition to heroism.
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This alternate origin is far less scarring and violent than Marvel’s original iteration of the hero, making it far more accessible for young readers.
The “Disney-fication” of Wolverine for this special is resulting in big adjustments to some ofMarvel’s most iconic stories. This could lead to a fun new way for families to enjoy those moments, without worries about the violence level. It is also an interesting way to channel Donald Duck’s iconic temper. Of Disney’s Fab Five, Donald is the most likely to match Wolverine’s temper and overall intensity, making him the perfect candidate for the swap. Disney and Marvel’s latest collaboration will put a big twist onWolverine’sorigin, makingWeapon Xfar less fearsome, but no less impactful to Donald Duck’s version of Logan.
What If…? Donald Duck Became Wolverine #1will be available July 31 from Marvel.
