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Marvel's Wonder Man: Gad's Vanishing Act Sparks Intrigue

1/30/2026

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Story summary

In Marvel's Wonder Man, Joe Pantoliano and Josh Gad appear as fictionalized versions of themselves.
Joe Pantoliano's character gives poor advice to Trevor Slattery and Simon Williams, triggering conflict.
Josh Gad performs an EDM remix of the song In Summer and vanishes into the Darkforce Dimension.
The finale hints at Gad's fate and suggests connections to other Marvel characters.
All episodes are available on Disney+.

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Story summary

In Marvel's Wonder Man, Joe Pantoliano and Josh Gad appear as fictionalized versions of themselves.
Joe Pantoliano's character gives poor advice to Trevor Slattery and Simon Williams, triggering conflict.
Josh Gad performs an EDM remix of the song In Summer and vanishes into the Darkforce Dimension.
The finale hints at Gad's fate and suggests connections to other Marvel characters.
All episodes are available on Disney+.