The Dark Multiverse Version of Your Favorite Characters: Their Origin Stories

Have you ever imagined how your favorite characters would evolve in a darker, more chaotic multiverse? From the lone vigilante in a city of despair to the godlike beings who bring destruction, let's delve into the origin stories of some of these iconic figures if they found themselves in the dark multiverse.

Batman

In a dark multiverse, Batman's origin story would be horribly twisted. At a young age, he would not be the orphaned Bruce Wayne, but rather, the sole survivor of a city ravaged by an omnipotent crime syndicate. His parents would be killed in a brutal mob attack, and the trauma would fuel his desire for vengeance. Instead of training under the tutelage of Bruce Wayne's childhood mentor, he would be abducted and raised in a society where greed and corruption are the only constants. As he matures, Batman would become the Dark Knight, using his skills to eradicate all who oppose him. In this world, his enemies would be more monstrous, with villains like the Joker being the least of his worries. His journey would lead him to face gods, demigods, and the pinnacle of evil, each more terrifying than the last.

Thor

Thor's journey in the dark multiverse would be a tale of constant doubt and loss. Raised as Odin's pet son, he would be treated as a failed experiment, an experiment that should have been terminated when he was a child. He would grow up resenting the gods and their perceived injustices. His adoption by Odin as a son of convenience would pave the way for his rivalry with Loki, who is raised as Odin's true son. As Thor searches for the ultimate weapon to defeat Loki, he would find Gorr the God Butcher with the All-Black, a weapon literally crafted to destroy gods. Thor's battles would not just be against Loki, but against all the gods who he believes are responsible for his mistreatment. After a monumental loss, he would banish himself to Earth, filled with hate and despair. On Earth, Thor would become a god in his own right, claiming Midgard as his domain and annihilating any who stand in his way. Odin's disappointment would be his final straw, leading to a devastating battle that would culminate in Thor killing his father, before he becomes the God of the Universe, with no one left to stop him.

Spider-Man

Spider-Man's origin story would be far more bloodthirsty and darker. Uncle Ben would indeed live, encouraging Peter to follow his dreams. However, Osborn would see Peter's potential and not as a future enemy but as a son. Peter would bond with Osborn as a father figure. When Osborn crosses the line as the Green Goblin, Peter would become his reluctant partner, helping him in the shadows. After Osborn's death, Peter would spiral into extreme anger, viewing heroes as nothing more thanvhackers to society. The symbiote would grant him enhanced powers, but also a twisted perspective. He would become a vigilante, but one who kills instead of saves. Peter would finance his new 'army' of metahumans, using them to bring chaos to the world, fueled by a hatred of anything that stands for goodness and justice.

Wolverine

Wolverine's origin would be utterly horrifying. Instead of being found by Charles Xavier after Weapon X, he would be found by Magneto. This encounter would invoke a deep-seated hatred of humanity, leading him to systematically eliminate the X-Men. His status as the strongest mutant would only fuel his desire for power and control. In a harsh reality, the House of X would not protect mutants but become a means of oppressing them. Wolverine would become a tyrant, destroying any who resist him. His worldview would become twisted, seeing the only way to protect the weak is to be the strongest monster around. This perspective would leave him warping the moral fabric of the world.

Conclusion

These origin stories, while dark and intensely bleak, offer a fascinating exploration of how the human will to survive, protect, and thrive can morph into something far more sinister. The multiverse is a place where anything is possible, and these dark retellings remind us of the vast potential for characters to evolve into their opposite.