A new, epic chapter is set to unfold within the vast tapestry of the Marvel Multiverse, promising a conflict of truly cosmic proportions. This upcoming event, titled “The End 2099,” is poised to challenge the very notion of multiversal supremacy, drawing comparisons to the eagerly anticipated “Avengers Saga” cinematic events and offering an unprecedented narrative for long-time readers of Marvel Comics.
Scheduled as a five-issue limited series, “The End 2099” marks the celebrated return of the original 2099 creative team: writer Steve Orlando and artist Ibraim Roberson. The announcement, which generated significant buzz at a recent San Diego Comic-Con, signaled Marvel’s intent to deliver a groundbreaking storyline that resonates deeply with its established lore while pushing new boundaries for the Multiverse War.
The core premise of “The End 2099” centers on the beloved heroes from Marvel’s dystopian future, specifically the iconic Spider-Man 2099, who find themselves embroiled in a desperate struggle. Their adversaries are a formidable army, mysteriously plucked from various alternate timelines across the multiverse, all under the sinister orchestration of two powerful entities: the nefarious Mephisto and the enigmatic Abyssus, the Devourer in Black.
Fan anticipation for this comic book news event is exceptionally high, fueled by the promise of numerous cameos and guest appearances. This excitement mirrors the fervent reception to recent cinematic spectacles that successfully brought together fan-favorite characters from across different realities, suggesting “The End 2099” will similarly capitalize on the rich history of Marvel’s diverse character roster.
Among the anticipated returns are beloved figures such as Earth-X’s Wolverine, the classic iterations of Cyclops and Marvel Girl from Chris Claremont and John Byrne’s seminal X-Men era, and a variant of Wanda Maximoff from “House of M.” These characters, depicted on David Marquez’s evocative cover for “The End 2099 #1,” are each fighting for the very survival of their respective universes, adding layers of personal stakes to the grand conflict.
Writer Steve Orlando expressed his enthusiasm for revisiting the 2099 universe, describing it as an honor and an adventure. He emphasized the elevated stakes now that all existing 2099 timelines have been unified into a single Universe-2099, setting the stage for an ultimate confrontation with Abyssus. Orlando highlighted that Mephisto, the 2099 universe’s notorious dealmaker, pivots from pure annihilation to orchestrating a war of champions, pitting 2099’s greatest heroes against Abyssus’s chosen warriors from the multiverse.
Orlando further elaborated on the intricate process of assembling the diverse cast from Marvel’s vast banquet of realities, explaining that each warrior from the multiverse reflects a warrior from 2099 they are destined to confront. He also excitingly revealed the debut of a brand-new hero, Spider-Man 3099, described as a truly unique arachnid-powered individual and a “keystone hero,” the first in history as far as he knows, whose life will forever change upon meeting Miguel O’Hara, the original Spider-Man 2099.
As “The End 2099 #1” prepares for its release on December 3rd, this ambitious Multiverse War promises to be a defining moment for Marvel Comics, weaving together beloved characters and fresh narratives into an epic tapestry of interdimensional conflict.
