Cosmo the Dog has finally arrived in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, thanks to James Gunn’s Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special. The character, who first appeared in the post-credits scene of the original Guardians of the Galaxy movie, has long been a favorite of fans who were eager to see more of him in the MCU.
In the Special Presentation, Cosmo is seen using his telekinetic powers to repair vents alongside Rocket Raccoon, and the two appear to be getting along surprisingly well. Cosmo’s role in Vol. 3 is not yet clear, but it is expected to be a substantial one.
In the comics, Cosmo was a test animal for the Soviet Space Program who was mutated by cosmic rays, resulting in his psionic powers. He has served as the Chief of Security for Knowhere, which the Guardians have used as their base of operations in the comics, and now own in the MCU.
While Cosmo does not have any connection to the Avengers in the comics, he was originally considered to appear in Avengers: Infinity War before getting scrapped to streamline the film’s narrative. However, he has plenty of history with the Guardians, as well as with Nova, another character who has yet to be introduced in the MCU.
Cosmo’s role in the MCU could potentially go beyond his appearances in the Guardians of the Galaxy films. In the comics, he is responsible for putting together a new version of the Guardians after Peter Quill dies, called the Annilihators. This team included Silver Surfer, Gladiator, Beta Ray Bill, Quasar, and Ronan the Accuser, which could potentially lead to a new cosmic team beyond the current iteration of the Guardians.
Overall, the addition of Cosmo to the MCU is a welcome one for fans who have been eagerly waiting for his proper introduction. With Vol. 3 set to hit theaters in May 2023, there is plenty of time for Marvel to explore the character’s potential in future films and projects.
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