A panel showing Captain America’s pose, which looked similar to the pose of Vegeta, has gone viral. This unexpected crossover has been seen during Marvel’s publication of Black Panther vs Deadpool #2.
The comic depicts a confrontation between Captain America and Black Panther. Where Captain America adopts a fighting stance that looks exactly similar to Prince Vegeta. Whether intentional or coincidental, it displays a growing interplay between the comic book industry and Japanese manga.
A Tribute From Marvel Comic to Anime
Marvel comics has set social media on fire with an unexpected tribute to the anime series Dragon Ball. Keen-eyed fans spotted a striking pose of Captain America same as the iconic Saiyan Prince Vegeta before facing a humiliating defeat at the hands of Black Panther. The panel in question was shared by a user @RevClownn on X (formerly Twitter).
However, it was during the training session of Black Panther that brought out holograms of different Avengers as his opponents. Cap was the first hologram that clashed with Black Panther. Posed with legs apart, fist clenched, and determined expression, Cap seems to channel the Saiyan warrior spirit.
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This type of crossover between Western comics and Japanese manga is not a new phenomenon. Over the years, both industries have drawn inspiration from each other, giving rise to new creative visual storytelling.
Unlike Vegeta, who often comes out victorious, the hologram of Cap finds himself defeated by an uppercut from T’challa. After finishing T’challa’s training with other holograms of Hulk, and Iron Man, he’s jumped by Deadpool. Thus the Black Panther vs Deadpool fight begins.
Fans React to Captain America’s Pose
This apparent tribute to Dragon Ball has sparked discussions about the growing influence of anime on Western comics. Fans have expressed both amusement and excitement at the crossover, with one commenter commenting, “Maybe y’all do have a point, I wouldn’t mind seeing their poses swapped.”
It also raised debate about Cap’s track record in comic book battles, even though it was just his hologram. One fan commented “Has Cap ever actually won a fight? I feel like every comic I read with him in it, he gets embarrassed.”
Some fans also pointed out how cringe he looked with the stance as the shield gets awkwardly placed. They say it doesn’t suit him as much as it does on Vegeta.
Is it an intentional tribute or a coincidental similarity? The question remained unanswered. But the moment has definitely captured the imagination of comic and anime enthusiasts. This pop culture reference has created a unique and memorable moment in the Marvel Universe.
The Black Panther vs Deadpool #2 comic is currently available to read on Marvel and Dragon Ball manga on Viz.
