Summary
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydrais an upcoming action video game that is set in the Marvel universe. This game will feature both Captain America and Black Panther, as well as some of the Howling Commandos. Rather than setting this game in the modern day, though, the main story is going to take place in 1943,during World War 2. As such, the main Black Panther in this game will be T’Challa’s grandfather, Azzuri.
While the trailer has revealed how this time period has given the game a great, action-packed backdrop, there is a lot that players will not see in this game. For example, it is unlikely that Captain America and Black Panther will fight Ultron in this era. However, there are plenty ofMarvel villains who could appearinMarvel 1943: Rise of Hydra.
6Sabretooth
An Immortal X-Men Character Who Can Easily Appear In This Era
It is unclear whetherMarvel 1943: Rise of Hydrawill include many other Marvel heroes during its story. However, adding other heroes to this game helps to flesh out the world, which is one of the biggest strengths of the Marvel universe. A character that many fans would expect to see pop up during this era is the mutant, Wolverine. He is an immortal man who is known to havefought in World War 2in some continuity, and his presence would confirm the existence of mutants in this timeline.
When mutants are introduced into a Marvel property, it also means their villains are never far behind. One common Wolverine villain in the comics is the similarly immortal man, Sabretooth. This character has already been shown fighting in the war inX-Men Origins: Wolverine, so it wouldn’t be too much of a stretch to have Victor Creed in the background as a soldier or included as a small boss fight.
5Crimson Dynamo (Anton Vanko)
Howard Stark’s Presence May Bring With It A Rivalry
While little is known about the other characters who will appear inMarvel 1943: Rise of Hydraoutside the playable heroes, the developer has revealed that Howard Stark will have a role in this game. The inventor was alive and present during World War 2, and he eventually survived to become the father of Tony Stark, AKA Iron Man. However, being a playboy philanthropist does have its drawbacks, namelya series of villainswho want him dead.
One of Iron Man’s most famous enemies is the Crimson Dynamo. This Russian scientist has another suit of power armor and claims that the Stark family stole their tech ideas from his father, Anton Vanko. There is no official timescale as to when Vanko first worked with Howard Stark, so players may see the pair working onthe first suit of armorin the background of this next game. Plus, Marvel never misses a chance to name-drop or reference Iron Man.
4Namor
The King Of Atlantis May Have A Score To Settle With Black Panther
Namor the Submariner is one of the oldest Marvel characters in the company’s history. As such, this powerful king is repeatedly shown fighting alongside Captain America in comics set in the 1940s, and he is largely depicted as a hero. However, Namor is also known tofight the Black Pantherfrom time to time.
Sadly, there aren’t many Black Panther villains who could exist in 1943. Therefore, the developers could introduce Namor as a potential villain for this version of the character inMarvel 1943: Rise of Hydra. The Wakandans and Atlanteans are often shown in a dispute at certain points in history, and this story was even adapted as part ofBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever.
3Baron Zemo
A Line Of Villainous Characters
Most Marvel fans are more familiar with thecharismatic version of Baron Zemo, who is depicted by Daniel Bruhl in the MCU. This version of the character exists in the modern day, yet most fans are unaware that the title of Baron Zemo is one that has been passed down in that family since the first Baron Zemo in 1480. Therefore, it is highly possible that a version of Baron Zemo will be present in 1943.
The version of Baron Zemo who fought in World War 2 is Heinrich Zemo, and he is the villain who first fought against Captain America in this era. Since Baron Zemo has strong links to the villainous organization, Hydra, and is often a hired sword for the group, it makes sense for Zemo to appear in a video game with the “Rise of Hydra” title.
2Arnim Zola
Hydra’s Chief Scientist
There have been many different versions of Arnim Zola that have appeared throughout the years. As the chief scientific mind behind the villainous Hydra, Zola originated as an ordinary mortal man in the 1940s. However, his brilliant mind was also able to download his consciousness into a digital form, so that he appears in the modern day as a robot with a face on his stomach. A version of this bizarre concept was shown in the MCU as Arnim Zola appeared inCaptain America: The Winter Soldieras a face on a computer monitor.
Therefore, it seems inevitable that Arnim Zola will make a big appearance inMarvel 1943: Rise of Hydra.His human form would be a good inclusion for the story, and it would be easy to digest for players who areunfamiliar with the character. However, his robot form would make more sense as an inclusion if Zola were to be a boss encounter.
1Red Skull
Hydra’s Villainous Leader
This may seem redundant to suggest, as it is clear the Red Skull is most likely going to appear inMarvel 1943: Rise of Hydra. This red-faced maniac is Captain America’s most fearsome villain, and he has all the powers that the super-soldier also uses. Red Skull is one of Marvel’s most evil and most iconic villains, and his origins place him firmly in 1943 as he fought in World War 2 on the side of the Nazis.
On top of all this, Red Skull is also the leader and founding member of Hydra. Therefore, a video game depicting the rise of Hydra in 1943 would have a hard time telling that story without the Red Skull being present. Unless the developers are looking to drastically change Marvel continuity, Red Skull is a perfect villain to appear inMarvel 1943: Rise of Hydra.
