The Astonishing Cosmetic Possibility Fortnite Is Overlooking

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Fortnite ought to broaden its partnerships beyond the realms of Marvel and DC, encompassing additional iconic comic book personalities, in light of the evolving superhero narrative and the triumph of recent adaptations.

Fortnite has the chance to diversify its collaborations by teaming up with other comic publishers such as Dark Horse Comics and Image Comics. Additionally, it could explore potential partnerships with characters from popular TV series like The Boys and Invincible.

While Fortnite has always excelled in showcasing superheroes from Marvel and DC, it is high time for Epic Games to expand its range of player cosmetic items by welcoming characters from other comic book publishers. Although Marvel and DC are renowned publishers, Fortnite should not limit itself to their classic superheroes. In the ever-changing landscape of superhero content, Epic Games must adapt and collaborate with lesser-known comic books and their successful adaptations.

Given Fortnite's positive association with Amazon and Todd McFarlane, the creator of Spawn teasing the arrival of the anti-hero in the game, Epic Games has ample opportunities to explore beyond Marvel and DC. Marvel's recent lack of consistency, ranging from the success of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse to the mixed reviews of Secret Invasion, and DC's struggles with their cinematic universe, present an ideal chance for Fortnite to offer something different that resonates better with fans. With multiple new superhero series slated for release in 2023 and 2024, Fortnite should seize this moment to diversify its collaborations within the comic book world.

Fortnite Has More Than Enough Marvel and DC

DC has had several crossovers with Fortnite, featuring characters like Superman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, and the Flash. However, most of the featured characters are associated with Batman, including the Joker, Catwoman, and Harley Quinn. Despite being the first to have in-game events with a Gotham-inspired Battle Island, DC's collaborations with Fortnite were surpassed by Marvel's extensive collaborations. Marvel has a larger number of characters crossing over into Fortnite, including those from Sony's Spider-Verse, the MCU's Avengers, and X-Men comics. They even dedicated an entire season to the Marvel collaboration, with cosmetic bundles linked to the Battle Pass and the release of crossover comics. As a result, Fortnite players may be looking for something different after being exposed to content from both Marvel and DC.

Fortnite Needs a Different Kind of Superhero Crossover

The discussion surrounding superhero fatigue after Marvel's Avengers: Endgame has sparked interest in exploring new angles within the genre. The success of recent adaptations like The Boys and Invincible, which offer a more realistic and violent perspective on superheroes, suggests that audiences are still eager for fresh takes. With both series tied to Amazon Prime Video, it would be fitting for Fortnite to feature crossover cosmetic bundles based on these iconic characters, such as Homelander, Billy Butcher, Invincible, Omni-man, and more.

However, Fortnite is not limited to collaborations with Amazon. Dark Horse Comics has a wealth of characters that could be featured in a Fortnite crossover, despite not being as well-known. The Mask, Hellboy, and The Umbrella Academy have all had successful film and television adaptations, with the latter potentially celebrating its fourth and final season through a Fortnite collaboration, featuring characters like Number Five or A.J. Carmichael. Moreover, if Todd McFarlane's comments from the 2023 San Diego Comic-Con suggest a willingness to expand beyond Mortal Kombat, a crossover between Image Comics' Spawn and Fortnite could be unveiled later this year, given the immense popularity of both entities.

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