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Thanos is the legendary Marvel Supervillains that fans believed yet because the guy wiped out half the universe with one snap. That alone made him a legend. But if you’ve read the comics, you know Marvel’s universe goes much, much further than what we saw in the movies. And then there are much older and scarier creatures – ones that make Thanos look almost diminutive by comparison. One of them is the god of the symbiotes known as Knull who can beat up Thanos.

The Question is: If they go down on the ground then who wins the battle? So, in Knull #3 (Ewing and Waltz, art by Juanan Ramirez), Marvel brings us this very battle and officially confirms who comes out on top.

And trust me, you’re not going to see the ending of this fight. 

The Contenders: A Quick Look at Our Heavyweights

This bloody nitty gritty epic clash between Marvel Supervillains is the most awaited moment to the marvel fans because we have Thanos, the Mad Titan. He is a tactical genius, formidable strength and fully merciless. Thanos has even squared off against the Hulk, Thor, and groups of Avengers without the help of the Infinity Stones. His warped agenda animates him and doesn’t have second thoughts about stamping over whoever hopes to stop him.

On the Other side, we have Knull, the God of the Void. You may not know about him but Comic Book mentioned Knull as an ancient, dark god who created the extraterrestrial species such as Venom and Carnage are also known as Symbiotes. Why Ancient? Because he was one who dwelt in darkness before the light of the universe was. 

Knull almost obliterates the Earth with the 2020 mammoth King in Black comic storyline before he is defeated at last by Eddie Brock. It is an ancient evil, pure darkness that commands a horde of dragons and monsters. 

A Powerless God vs a Dominant Titan

A quick look at these two heavyweights Marvel Supervillains might lead you to think that it will become a long and hotly contested, feel-good war. But that’s not the way it turned out. In Knull series, the self-styled God of Symbiotes was never in a position of strength. He was outnumbered, and not at the peak of his power, in fact. 

Who Can Win Between Marvel Supervillains?

The King in Black event shows that Knull gets the devastating defeat that makes him completely destroyed. But in comics, you can never keep a good villain down permanently. He was just recently resurrected after Venom relinquished his King in Black title. But there was a major catch — Knull was recovered in a significantly diminished state. To make matters worse, he wound up as a miserable captive of the Asgardian Goddess of Death.

Hela being the power-hungry goddess she was, desired to steal Knull’s dark powers for herself. For her grand plan, she also brought in a familiar face, her ex-boyfriend: Thanos.

To rub even more salt in Knull’s wounds, Thanos was heavily armed. He carried the Spear of Light (also called the All-Light), a mythical and potent weapon that was once wielded by Knull’s cosmic antithesis. So, the stage was set for a nearly powerless Knull, cut off from his normal source of power shadows to square off against an all-powerful Thanos wielding a weapon created of pure light. From just reading the name, Thanos was supposed to win this fight easily. 

The Brutal Showdown: Knull Pulls Off the Unthinkable

As the Marvel Supervillains battle began, it appeared exactly as it should have. The Mad Titan was the clear favorite. Thanos wielded the cruel physical force and blinding might of the Spear of Light to drive the debilitated Symbiote God back. But Knull isn’t just powerful, he is ancient, intelligent and absolutely terrifying.

Since Thanos bright weapon was illuminating the battle field, Knull couldn’t use his shadowy and dark related weapons. But Knull soon learned that there was at least one place the light couldn’t reach: the darkness within Thanos.

In a cruel, horrifying turn of events, Knull weaponized the dark essence of Thanos’ own body against him. Knull suddenly explodes from Thanos, unexpectedly. The scene is so graphic and brutal. It finishes with the almighty, unbeaten Thanos collapsing to the ground with his organs in his hands, as the most devastating defeat physically, and emotionally, he has ever known. 

Did Marvel Just Use the Viral Ant-Man Theory?

If that entire “Knull annihilates Thanos from the inside” thing sounds strangely familiar to you, that’s because it is. Just before Avengers: Endgame came out in 2019, a gross fan theory went viral on the internet.

Fans also joked that the simplest way to stop Thanos would be to have Scott Lang (Ant-Man) to shrink down, get inside him and then expand out again — taking out the Mad Titan from within. It was silly, over the top, and for some reason became one of the most talked about jokes in the fandom back then. 

While Knull’s dark magic technique from the comic is not quite the same (and oh so much less bizarre), the heart of it definitely remains. He got inside Thanos and destroyed him from the inside out. You can’t help but wonder if the creative minds at Marvel borrowed a little bit from that iconic Internet meme to give Thanos his most brutal defeat yet. It’s the sort of brutal finisher you’d expect from the God of the Void. 

The Aftermath: A New King Rises to Power

What makes Marvel Supervillains victory all the more impressive is that Knull was at his absolute weakest. He didn’t just defeat Thanos in a fistfight, he humiliated him and destroyed then left with the Spear of Light. 

And then he also took full control of Thanos’ brutal Outrider army. It’s quite clear now that the God of the Void has no more games to play. In short, he is taking the weapons and armies of his enemies to become again the most powerful thing ever, and the rest of the Marvel Universe really should be shaking in their boots about what he does next. 

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Will We Ever See Marvel Supervillains Epic Clash in the Movies?

Now that it is established that Knull is stronger than Thanos in comics, the question is: Will this legendary rivalry ever make it to the big screen?

To be blunt, it’s somewhat confusing right now. Thanos has a significant edge in this department when it comes to the movies. After years of development through MCU storytelling, he’s become a household name.

Knull isn’t exactly new to everyone, as he made his debut in Sony’s 2024 movie Venom: The Last Dance. While Andy Serkis portrayed the character, we let a quick look at him captive on Klyntar, the symbiote homeworld. Fans were clearly left wanting more, but it was a fun little nod to the comics. 

Given all the noise about reboots and major changes coming to Sony’s Spider-Man universe, where that leaves Knull on the big screen is anyone’s guess. Drag if that is all for his live-action story before it really started. The King in Black has all the ingredients needed to be a frightening, universe-ending villain in the movies, just as dynamic and evil as Thanos himself. 

Conclusion

Comic Book readers can rejoice for the ultimate Marvel Supervillains Knull has joined the MCU finally. In a cosmic villain throwdown, Knull the Symbiote God reigns supreme, crushing a fallen Mad Titan in a pool of blood. As the new Knull comic series progresses, there is no telling what the God of the Void will do next with his newly stolen powers. 

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When X-Men ’97 Season 1 left fans with a seismic cliffhanger, Marvel Animation didn’t just bring back the series but also proved that Animation could hit as hard as any big-budget blockbuster. Now with X-Men ’97 Season 2 expanding to over thirty mutants and a voice cast that prepared a legendary comic lore with modern creativity.

Season 1 was praised for its theme core and perfect balance of peak action and the fact that it struck the perfect balance in the paradox of peak level action and emotional depth in animation history. X-Men ’97 Season 2 prepared to raise the stakes even further, by exploring more exciting X-Men comic storylines while honouring classic 1990s animated series. There are many reasons for this series to become Marvel’s next big hit.

The Old Legendary Voice Cast

One of the most beautiful aspects of X-Men ’97 is that they never forget their original series’ entity. Season 2 continues to honor that choice and return with a core voice cast member.

• Wolverine — Cal Dodd

The definitive Logan. Gruff, conflicted, unbreakable — Dodd’s return is non-negotiable.

• Rogue — Lenore Zann

The soul of the team. Zann’s Southern drawl carries decades of warmth and heartbreak.

• Storm —- Alison Sealy-Smith

Regal, commanding, irreplaceable. Sealy-Smith makes every line feel like a decree.

• Beast — George Buza

The intellectual heart of the X-Men. Buza brings warmth beneath the blue fur.

• Cyclops — Ray Chase

Season 1’s breakout performance. Chase made Scott Summers genuinely compelling.

• Jean Grey — Jennifer Hale

Legendary across gaming and animation alike. Hale commands every scene she enters.

The combining team of old and new talents like Ray Chase and Jennifer Hale is making this animation series extraordinary. It honours the past without being imprisoned by it  with a perfect balance of introducing thirty mutants in Season 2.

Polaris: The Most Important New Addition

Many new characters will enter in Season 2 but Polaris is arguably the most consequential. She is a daughter of Magneto that brings dynamics in a team in Season 2. 

Polaris’ fierce and unpredictable personality will shape the exciting moments in the series. Her ex-partner and complex relationship to Magneto impacts the emotional narrative to the story. In the comics, Polaris is neither a hero nor a villain, she just oscillates in between at different times. Showrunner Matthew Chauncey chose to bring this character in Season 2 to have an impact on the story.

“Polaris doesn’t just add a new power set — she arrives carrying a century of Magneto’s complicated legacy on her shoulders, and that weight will be felt by every mutant on the team.”

There are Generation X characters including Chamber, Monet, and Synch who are joining her and bring their own ties to Jubilee. A team of younger generations of mutants who are trying to find their place in the world. Their arrival indicating Season 2 delves into what it means for a young mutant to inherit a world still defined by Xavier’s dream.  

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New Villains and the Expanding Threat Landscape

X-Men ’97 Season 2 isn’t just adding heroes. They are expanding considerable antagonists that shape the theme more darker. Sabretooth and Lady Deathstrike return to create a hit strike around Wolverine’s orbit, while Psylocke — now drawn closer to Kwannon’s comic continuity — promises a more culturally authentic and layered portrayal than the character has previously received in animation.

Notable Additions to Watch

• Exodus — The French knight and powerful telepath adds an old-world gravitas to the antagonist side
• Lawrence Bayne — Returning in an undisclosed new role, fuelling significant fan speculation
• Lady Deathstrike — Showing in early footage alongside Morph, Wolverine, and Sabretooth.
• Psylocke (Kwannon) — A more comics-accurate portrayal that corrects decades of oversimplification

Presenting these villains alongside early footage showing Morph and Wolverine near Sabretooth and Lady Deathstrike have raised many questions inside the head. While everything is so unpredictable, it’s hard to consider the possibility of alliances, betrayals, and shifting loyalties in X-Men ’97 Season 2. Marvel never delivered a straight hero-villain theme before and Season 2 appears to be leaning further into that ambiguity.

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Morph, Cameos, and the Deadpool Moment Everyone Is Waiting For

No conversation about Season 2 is complete without addressing Morph — the shapeshifter who continues to serve as the series’ most versatile narrative tool. Season 2 may transform into Deadpool by stretching his abilities further during a battle against Brood aliens.

Fans are relieved with X-Men ’97 as it does better than almost anyone in the current Marvel projects. Audiences have waited so long to watch Wade Wilson following his explosive Avengers: Doomsday appearance, a Morph-as-Deadpool sequence will make a buzz viral that will bring back to casual viewers. 

The Morph–Wolverine Storyline: Will It Be Honoured?

Perhaps the biggest question for Season 2 is the romantic storyline that was put by showrunner Beau DeMayo before his departure. DeMayo confirmed that Morph’s love confession to Wolverine while disguised as Jean Grey was always intended as a genuine, romantic statement rather than a moment of playful mimicry.

As a queer creator, DeMayo planted what he described as a canon, onscreen queer love story between two of the team’s most beloved characters. The series received online criticism for portraying Morph as canonically non-binary but others praised the characterization that is rarely seen in mainstream superhero animation.

Early Season 2 footage showing Morph alongside Wolverine keeps the possibility alive, but the question of whether incoming writer Matthew Chauncey will meaningfully develop this storyline or quietly allow it to fade remains unanswered. How that creative decision unfolds will say a great deal about the direction of the series — and about Marvel Animation’s broader commitments to the stories it chooses to tell.

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Conclusion

X-Men ’97 Season 2 arrives carrying one of the most envied legacies in animated television — and the early signs suggest it intends to honour that legacy while refusing to be constrained by it. A roster of over thirty mutants, a voice cast that spans generations of excellence, a villain lineup with genuine menace, and storylines that carry real emotional weight all point to something special.

Whether it becomes Marvel’s next defining cultural hit will depend on execution — particularly how Matthew Chauncey’s team handles the more delicate character work around Morph, the integration of Polaris, and the moral complexity that made Season 1 resonate so deeply. The bones are extraordinary. The story still needs to be told.

But if the first season taught us anything, it’s that X-Men ’97 is more than capable of delivering exactly what the moment demands.