Warning: Contains spoilers forWhat If…? Galactus Transformed Rogue #1!!
In a world of incredible superpowers,Roguestill stands apart as one of Marvel’s greatest powerhouses. With her incredible strength, speed, flight, and absorption abilities, there’s practically nothing she can’t accomplish – and now that includes standing up toGalactushimself. As a herald of the Devourer of Worlds, her natural gifts are enhanced to unbelievable levels, and she’s ready to turn that against her new master.
In the upcomingWhat If…? Galactus Transformed Rogue#1 –written by Ann Nocenti, with art by Stephen Byrne – Rogue absorbs Silver Surfer’s abilities, becoming Galactus' newest herald. Given that Rogue isamong the strongest X-Men alive, absorbing Surfer’s powers elevates her to cosmic proportions. The universe is open to the new herald, but fulfilling her new role means leading Galactus to new worlds to consume.
The preview shows Rogue unsurprisingly fighting back against Galactus, landing blows against the being she’s meant to serve. Even if she can’t destroy him,Rogue is now so strong she can damage the Devourer of Worlds.
As Galactus’ Herald, Rogue Becomes One Of Marvel’s Most Powerful Characters
What If…? Galactus Transformed Rogue#1 – Written By Ann Nocenti; Art By Stephen Byrne; Available January 2025 From Marvel Comics
Rogue’s X-Gene already grants her extraordinary power, even if it’s made parts of her life incredibly complicated. Her original ability allowed her to absorb powers and memories from others with a touch, though her struggle to control her powers often caused the target intense harm. After prolonged contact with Carol Danvers, Anna Marie gained near-permanent access to Captain Marvel’s flight, speed, super strength, and durability, rendering her both a force on the battlefield and nearly invulnerable.Rogue continues to use those abilities, along with picking up other enhancements for shorter terms. She is already exceptional even without Silver Surfer’s gifts.
Rogue’s ability to damage a being like Galactus perfectly encapsulates just how strong she’s become.
As astonishing as Rogue is on her own,taking on a piece of Galactus’ Power Cosmic as a herald means that few beings in the entire universe can truly stand against her.The Devourer’s heralds posesses extreme durability and are self-sustainable, meaning they can endure virtually any attack and need little to survive. This positions Rogue to attack Galactus with the full force of her new powers. Nothing has ever succeeded in defeating Galactus permanently, least of all one of his own heralds, but Rogue’s ability to damagea being like Galactusperfectly encapsulates just how strong she’s become.
Rogue’s Strength Will Continue To Grow As She Adapts Galactus’ Power Cosmic
How Will Her Time As A Herald Play Out?
Unlike Galactus’ hand-selected assistants, Rogue gains her abilities by directly absorbing them from Silver Surfer, setting her on a different kind of journey as herald. At her core, Rogue is a hero, though her early life withthe Brotherhood of Evil Mutantsinvolved a considerable amount of violence. It’s difficult to imagine her ever willingly partaking in a doomed journey through the universe.As she harnesses her new abilities, she may become stronger, potentially making this initial attack her weakest in a chain of defiance. AsGalactus’herald,Roguebecomes a one-woman army and oneof Marvel’s strongest powerhouses.
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What If…? Galactus Transformed Rogue #1will be available August 24, 2025 from Marvel Comics.
