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The World Domination Tour exclusive represents the rockabilly, Elvis Presley-inspired variant of M.O.D.O.K., originally debuting in Marvel Comics' Nextwave: Agents of H.A.T.E. #11. Immortalized by Hasbro as a PulseCon 2021 exclusive Marvel Legends box set, this unique appearance combines comic satire with rock 'n' roll aesthetics.

La Scena

La Scena

In Nextwave: Agents of H.A.T.E. #11 (March 2007), written by Warren Ellis with art by Stuart Immonen, the Nextwave squad encounters four giant M.O.D.O.K. clones created by the Beyond Corporation. Instead of wearing his traditional menacing look, these massive clones are styled after Elvis Presley, featuring sleek pompadour hairstyles, dark sunglasses, prominent sideburns, and rockabilly attire. The iconic splash page showcasing these performing M.O.D.O.K. clones famously featured the humorous caption 'You must buy six copies of this comic now!', creating one of the most memorable comedic moments in modern Marvel comic history.

Significato

Significato

This rockabilly M.O.D.O.K. variant encapsulates the satirical humor of Nextwave: Agents of H.A.T.E. Although Nextwave was initially seen as an offbeat spin-off, Marvel later confirmed its events as canon within the mainstream Earth-616 continuity. The design transformed M.O.D.O.K. from a grim, murderous villain into a beloved pop-culture icon. Its popularity transcended comic books, earning a spot as downloadable DLC in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 in 2011 and inspiring a dedicated Hasbro Marvel Legends convention-exclusive box set in 2021.

Design

Design

The World Domination Tour design reimagines M.O.D.O.K.'s oversized head and Doomsday Chair with a distinctive rock 'n' roll twist. Featuring metallic purple accents across his armor and hover-chair, this version trades his usual sneer for an Elvis Presley-inspired pompadour quiff and sideburns. Key aesthetic details include removable gold-rimmed sunglasses, custom interchangeable hands for holding a microphone or striking rock gestures, and a custom cheeseburger-shaped energy blast effect that attaches to his forehead laser.

Per il Collezionista

Per il Collezionista
**Marvel Legends Series: M.O.D.O.K. World Domination Tour Collection (Hasbro, 2021)**: A Hasbro PulseCon 2021 convention-exclusive box set featuring an 8-inch Elvis-style M.O.D.O.K. figure and a 6-inch figure of The Captain. Includes removable gold-rimmed sunglasses, microphone and gesture hands, a flight stand, and a cheeseburger blast effect. Housed in packaging designed by artist Anthony Petrie to resemble a concert road case, complete with scuffs, setlists, and VIP pass stickers.

Dietro le Quinte

💡The splash page introducing the Elvis M.O.D.O.K. clones in Nextwave #11 explicitly instructed readers: 'You must buy six copies of this comic now!'.
💡Packaging artist Anthony Petrie designed the 2021 Hasbro box set to replicate a heavily used concert road case, complete with realistic road wear, tour stickers, and setlists.
💡Before receiving a physical action figure, this rockabilly version appeared in 2011 as a downloadable DLC skin in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, initially tied to the Best Buy 'Villains Pack' pre-order bonus.
💡The Elvis-styled M.O.D.O.K. debuted in Nextwave #11 accompanied by a caption demanding readers buy six copies.
💡The 2021 convention-exclusive action figure comes with an energy blast effect shaped like a cheeseburger.
💡The figure set box was designed by artist Anthony Petrie to look like a heavily scuffed musician's concert road case.
💡Before receiving an official action figure, this Elvis look was featured as DLC in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3.

Cronologia

2007
Elvis-styled M.O.D.O.K. clones debut in Nextwave: Agents of H.A.T.E. #11.
2011
The rockabilly costume is released as downloadable DLC in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3.
2021
Hasbro releases the Marvel Legends M.O.D.O.K. World Domination Tour Collection as a Hasbro PulseCon exclusive set.
2023
M.O.D.O.K. arrives in Marvel Snap and makes his live-action MCU debut in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.

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