As the year comes to a close, it’s time to look back at some of the best memes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) fandom. Memes have become a way for fans to express their love and connection to their favorite shows, movies, and characters.
In 2024, shows like Echo received lower ratings, but X-Men ’97 hit a nostalgic note for many fans, leading to plenty of engagement online. Deadpool & Wolverine, on the other hand, delivered a love letter to the Marvel movies that came before the MCU.
One memorable meme that emerged was the “Billy Maximoff Has Mommy Issues” joke, which poked fun at Billy’s struggles to come to terms with his true identity. The meme, which featured an image of Billy with the caption “Momma’s Boy Billy,” highlighted the character’s inner turmoil as he grappled with his newfound knowledge.
Another popular meme was the “Carousel of Cameos in Deadpool & Wolverine” meme, which drew comparisons between the movie’s numerous cameos and those in The Boys, a show that parodies the superhero genre. The meme was a hilarious take on the excessive use of cameos in both franchises.
The “MCU/DC Crossover We Always Dreamed Of” meme also gained traction, which imagined a crossover between the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the DC Comics universe. The meme was a nod to the long-standing debate over which universe is superior.
Last but not least, the “momotyrant” meme, which poked fun at the character of Billy Maximoff, who struggled to accept his true identity and the fact that his mother, Wanda, was a villain. The meme, which featured an image of Billy with the caption “Momma’s Boy Billy,” became a fan favorite and a relatable take on the character’s inner turmoil.