This pattern of exploitation mirrors familiar comic book narratives, most notably the schemes concocted by the sinister Weapon X program from X-Men lore. With Spider-Man’s unintended assistance, Metzger and Damage Control now possess the critical resources required to usher the Weapon X program into the MCU. In the recent comic series Ultimate Wolverine, Logan escapes a captor known as Directorate X, which serves as the Ultimate Universe’s equivalent to Weapon X. When held side by side, it’s undeniably clear; the Department of Damage Control is actively laying the foundation for what will be the Weapon X program. The Weapon X program has always been a looming threat for the uncanny mutant team.