As a seasoned gamer and comic book enthusiast who’s seen it all, from the gritty streets of Gotham to the cosmic realms of the Marvel Universe, I can confidently say that “Ruins” is a story best left untouched by the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The grim alternate universe depicted in Warren Ellis’ comic book series is like a dark mirror reflecting our favorite heroes at their absolute worst – and I don’t mean the latest DLC for a game!
Following the massive success of “Deadpool & Wolverine” at the box office, it seems logical for Marvel to continue producing more adult-oriented stories, given the profit they made from the R-rated film. This strategy is already underway, as Hell’s Kitchen prepares for “Daredevil: Born Again” and plans are in motion to introduce “Blade” into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, there’s one particularly grim and dismal story arc that we should fervently hope never materializes on screen. Although there are many exciting worlds to explore within the MCU Multiverse, the one from Warren Ellis’ comic book tale, “Ruins,” is one that should come with a warning – perhaps a cold shower and a strong drink.
Let’s dissect the situation, starting with Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross’ 1993 story, “Marvels.” This narrative introduces Phil Sheldon, a news photographer, who has a front-row seat to the lives of these legendary heroes and villains. The story “Ruins” is set in an alternate universe where, according to Sheldon, “everything that can go wrong will go wrong.” To put it mildly, many characters from the Marvel universe either meet gruesome ends or survive their defining moments only to endure a life more miserable than death. Fortunately for Wade Wilson (Ryan Reynolds), after skimming through various Logan versions in “Deadpool & Wolverine,” he never stumbled upon this universe or the world it represents.
Ruins has the X-Men, Ghost Rider and Hulk living a nightmare
In this reimagined setting, Wolverine regrettably endures the adverse effects of adamantium bonded to his skeleton, suffering from metal toxicity and shedding his skin. Meanwhile, Jean Grey turns to sex work for survival, while various X-Men are subjected to cruel treatment in a camp ruled by Wilson Fisk. Cyclops loses his sight, Quicksilver is left legless, and Kitty Pryde struggles to flee, becoming trapped midway through a door, resulting in the loss of her internal organs.
It seems their fearless leader and mentor is actually the one instigating this situation. President X (also known as Charles Xavier) is keeping these mutants confined. While other characters face hardships he doesn’t experience directly, Bruce Banner, instead of turning into the Hulk, winds up looking like a character from “Akira” following a radiation blast that turns him into a mass of tumors rather than an enraged monster. In a different scene, Sheldon visits a carnival and witnesses Ghost Rider (Johnny Blaze in other realms) perform his final fiery stunt, setting his own skull ablaze. Overall, this story is quite dark and grim, and even Deadpool might struggle to find humor in it. So, be warned, dear readers. Take our advice.
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2024-08-18 16:59