Marvel Introduces Mysterious New Time-Traveling Villain, Cable on Alert

Contains Spoilers for Cable: Love and Chrome #1!

Cable Meets a Mysterious New Adversary

The Marvel Universe is rich with adversaries challenging Cable throughout time. Recently, a new and enigmatic villain has emerged—one shrouded in mystery and possibly endowed with time-traveling abilities. This foe presents a formidable challenge, managing to bring Cable to a standstill and vowing to put an end to his heroics once and for all.

New villain Cicada attacks Cable from above in Cable Love and Chrome #1

During an intense battle against a cult worshiping Asgardian deities in the future, Cable encounters this masked adversary, who accuses him of hypocrisy. Known as Cicada, this villain matches Cable’s strength and possesses the uncanny ability to transform their arms into tentacles. In a twist of fate, Cicada manages to trail Cable through time after a mishap leaves the hero stranded further into the future.

Exploring the Origins of Cicada

Cicada reappears in the future on the final page of Cable Love and Chrome #1

The circumstances surrounding Cicada’s arrival in Cable’s future are intriguing. It seems plausible that Cicada may have accidentally joined Cable during his time-displacement incident, which arose amid their battle. However, evidence suggests that Cicada does not belong to the post-apocalyptic setting portrayed in Cable: Love and Chrome #1. This leads to two possibilities: either Cicada is a time traveler or possesses extraordinary longevity—characteristics often associated with their namesake, the cicada insect.

If Cicada indeed wields time-travel capabilities, they could be anyone from Cable’s extensive history. This opens numerous doors for speculation regarding their true identity.

Could Cicada be a Familiar Face?

The nature of Cicada’s masked identity raises questions about whether they are connected to existing characters within Marvel’s expansive lore. Although Cable has a number of recognized masked adversaries, such as Stryfe—his notorious evil clone—Cicada diverges notably in terms of appearance and tactics. Another candidate could be Cable’s estranged son, Tyler Dayspring, yet his dramatic re-emergence would be unexpected, as would a direct confrontation style.

The Possibility of an Original Character

Cicada: A New Potential for Villainy or Heroism

As the storyline progresses, readers are left to ponder the true identity and implications of Cicada’s character. One theory suggests that Cicada could be a future incarnation of Avery Ryder, who was introduced in Love and Chrome #1. Avery serves as the Resistance commander in the dystopian landscape of Salvation Bay, where all residents, including Cable, are infected with the same techno-organic virus—a twist enhancing her character’s complexity.

Cable’s encounters with Cicada promise potential surprises in the unfolding narrative of Cable: Love and Chrome. This newly introduced nemesis has influencers that challenge not only Cable’s might but also the very fabric of his relationships and history.

Cable: Love and Chrome #1 is currently available from Marvel Comics.

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