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Is Marvel's Wonder Man Missing Its Trevor Slattery? (Spoilers)

Is Marvel's Wonder Man Missing Its Trevor Slattery? Is he just Randolph Chancellor in a wig? (Spoilers)

Published Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:59:37 -0500

by Rich Johnston

Last updated Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:04:28 -0500

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Marvel's new Wonder Man comic originally teased Trevor Slattery but now features Randolph Chancellor.
Randolph Chancellor appears to fill a role similar to Trevor Slattery, with notable British quirks.
The series pays homage to classic Hollywood and Marvel's history while updating Wonder Man's story.
Changes suggest last-minute rewrites or art edits to replace Trevor Slattery with a new character.

Marvel Comics first listed a new Wonder Man comic book series by Gerry Duggan and Mark Buckingham, thus:

"TO LIVE AND DIE IN L.A.! Simon Williams was a villain. SIMON WILLIAMS is an Avenger. SIMON WILLIAMS was dead. SIMON WILLIAMS is a living actor. SIMON WILLIAMS was friends with Trevor Slattery. SIMON WILLIAMS is… WONDER MAN — and he's in big trouble. GERRY DUGGAN & MARK BUCKINGHAM bring you a book you won't soon forget — don't miss out on what is sure to be one of the most talked about books of the year!"

Then it was delayed and listed thus:

"LIGHTS, CAMERA, SUPER HERO ACTION! Simon Williams has had his ups and down, from being manipulated into villainy by the Enchantress, to being one of the brightest stars in the Avengers! But just like Hollywood, no matter how low the lows, Simon keeps fighting the good fight! But what happens when the past finally catches up to him? Enter Randolph Chancellor: Simon's former cellmate! A true love letter to L.A. as well as the history of Wonder Man!"

No mention of Trevor Slattery. And, for Wonder Man #1 he does appear to be absent. But Randolph Chancellor seems to be filling a very similar role, as the comic is published today.

Is Marvel's Wonder Man Missing Its Trevor Slattery? (Spoilers) — Wonder Man #1 by Gerry Duggan, Mark Buckingham

As the voice of classic Marvel kids comics from the fifties, when they used to be known as Timely, but also sounding a lot like Trevor Slattery. Just with a wig and a moustache.

He even says "mate". It does appear that this was an attempt to bring Trevor Slattery into the Marvel Comics Universe, that had to be changed at the last minute, with Randolph Chancellor.

Yes, in the Marvel Universe, they are making a Darkhawk movie, from Timely Studios.

And Randolph is up for the Loki role in the Darkhawk movie, okay, so definitely English and definitely originally Trevor Slattery…

Has there been some face redrawing as well? At least they have comic book shops still in the Marvel Universe… just about.

Sorry, Trevor, looks like Randolph got everywhere before you…

(L-R): Simon Williams/Wonder Man (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) and Trevor Slattery (Sir Ben Kingsley) in Marvel Television's WONDER MAN, exclusively on Disney+. Photo by Suzanne Tenner. © 2026 MARVEL.

Wonder Man #1 by Gerry Duggan, Mark Buckingham
LIGHTS, CAMERA, SUPER-HERO ACTION! SIMON WILLIAMS has had his ups and down, from being manipulated into villainy by the Enchantress, to being one of the brightest stars in the Avengers! But just like HOLLYWOOD, no matter how low the lows, Simon keeps fighting the good fight! But what happens when the past finally catches up to him? Enter Randolph Chancellor: Simon's former cellmate! A true love letter to L.A. as well as the history of WONDER MAN, Legendary artist MARK BUCKINGHAM joins Marvel Mainstay GERRY DUGGAN!

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