Find out what Adamantium is, MCU’s most resistant metal, present in ‘Captain America: Admirable New World’ and Wolverine’s claws
‘Captain America: Admirable Mundo Novo’, which premiered last Thursday, 13, marked not only the first official appearance of Sam Wilson, former Falcão, played by Anthony Mackie, Assuming the shield of Captain America, but also the introduction of one of the most important elements of MCU, the Adamantium.
In the plot, the ultra-resistant metal became the center of a geopolitical crisis between the United States and Japan, which vie for control of the heavenly island, where they lay the remains of Tiamut, giant defeated by ‘eternal’ heroes, raising questions about its potential as a strategic resource and weapon of war. In addition, its introduction to Marvel’s cinematic universe may be the key piece for the arrival of the X-Men in future productions.
After all, what makes Adamantium so special and coveted worldwide, and is more resistant than Vibranium? The recess tells you this!
What is Adamantium?
Initially being a metal alloy and then evolving into a static and rigid metal, Adamantium is besides being extremely dense and resistant, it is considered virtually indestructible, designed to resist nuclear explosions and super-being blows without damage.
In the comics, the league was created by Dr. Myron Maclain in an attempt to reproduce the metal found in the shield of Captain America. The scientist never managed to recreate the same formula as the shield, but his research led to the development of ‘True Adamantium’, the most resistant version of the metal. Metal blades can cut almost any substance except Sam Wilson’s shield.
What is the difference between Adamantium and Vibranium?
The director of “Captain America: Admirable World New”, Julius OnahIn an interview with Screen Rant, he explained the difference between the two resistant metals.
“Adamantium is much more durable, not like vibranium, which can absorb kinetic energy. As we know, Adamantium will eventually be part of the project x [experimento militar secreto responsável por transformar Logan em Wolverine]. “
Vibranium is a unique substance for its ability to absorb impacts and redirect energy, making it ideal for armor and defensive weapons, such as Captain America’s shield and black panther attire. Adamantium does not have this absorption property, but it is incredibly more rigid and sturdy, perfect for lethal and indestructible weapons, such as Wolverine’s claws.
Thus, unlike Vibranium, it is not under the exclusive rule of somewhere, such as Wakanda, becoming a resource coveted by several nations.
The director Onah He also concluded about the importance of metal in the new phase of MCU, explaining that the adamantium dispute does not end in the new American hero movie and the joining of the Avengers and X-Men is closer than ever.
“Adamantium now becomes this resource that can change the world in a very different way […] It is the first step for a great journey that is coming in MCU, leading to the next Avengers films and, of course, Adamantium and the mutants will be part of it. “
‘Captain America: Admirable Mundo Novo’ is playing in theaters throughout Brazil.
Source: Recreio
