New Marvel Game Is Reinventing an X-Men Villain

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Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is a thrilling new game set in the Marvel Universe. Developed by the team behind Dragon Ball FighterZ, it features fast-paced action and a vibrant anime art style. The game reimagines iconic heroes like Captain America and Spider-Man with fresh designs that feel both familiar and unique, while still staying true to their core personalities.

The game is making a significant change to one of the X-Men, suggesting it’s willing to alter established storylines. While popular heroes like Wolverine and Storm will be playable, the inclusion of Danger as an ally is unexpected. Here’s a look at Danger’s original comic book portrayal and why her heroic version in Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is so surprising.

Danger Was A Threat In The Comics, But A Hero In The Next Marvel Fighting Game

Danger first appeared in Astonishing X-Men #8, created by Joss Whedon and John Cassaday, and quickly became an enemy of the X-Men. This version of the character is quite different from the more heroic one seen in Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls. A later story revealed that the X-Men’s training room, the Danger Room, gained intelligence after being upgraded with technology from the Shi’ar, a powerful alien race. Feeling ignored by Professor Xavier, Danger broke free and sought revenge, becoming a key villain throughout the Astonishing X-Men series. Eventually, she briefly teamed up with the X-Men to escape alien imprisonment, but was ultimately recaptured.

For several years after their initial conflict, Danger remained a mysterious figure. Although she eventually resolved her issues with Xavier in X-Men: Legacy and even worked alongside the X-Men during the Utopia era—managing their prison—her time with X-Factor was short-lived. During the Krakoa Age, she became an outcast, reverting to a more unpredictable and dangerous persona. While she’s moved beyond being purely evil, Danger remains a volatile force within the Marvel Universe, capable of becoming either a hero or villain depending on the story’s needs. This portrayal differs significantly from how the character is presented in Fighting Souls.

How Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls Is Reinventing Danger

The newest trailer for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls showcases the four X-Men characters players will be able to use when the game launches. These include popular heroes like Wolverine and Storm, along with Magik, who many players will recognize from Marvel’s Midnight Suns. The lineup also features Danger, who has a new look that fits the anime style of the game’s Marvel Universe. Beyond just a visual update, Danger appears to have been completely reimagined as a character.

Danger is teaming up with popular X-Men characters like Storm, Wolverine, and Magik, battling heroes like Iron Man and using her unique, shape-shifting abilities. The game accurately reflects her comic book powers, letting her create things like deployable wings and a powerful drill attack, making her a fitting addition to the game’s lineup of fighters.

The trailer hints that the Shi’Ar empire has been largely destroyed by a new, unknown enemy. Danger claims to be the last of their advanced technology in existence. Interestingly, she’s now fighting with the X-Men as a full team member, which is a big change from her usual role as a villain. This suggests that, in this reality, Professor X was able to give Danger the respect and freedom she lacked in the main Marvel Universe, allowing her to join the heroes and become one of them.

While Danger isn’t the only character getting a fresh look, the trailer shows she’s been significantly redesigned for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls compared to her previous appearances. It will be fascinating to see how the game develops her personality and whether it explores the more complex, darker side of her character as seen in the comics. We’re also excited to see how she interacts with Storm and Magik, as they haven’t often teamed up in the comics. This suggests the game isn’t afraid to offer new and creative interpretations of beloved Marvel characters beyond just their visuals.

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2026-02-18 20:11