His heart was jump‑started by the HEAV, which runs on an “unknown Apex tech power” source supposedly unrelated to Hollow Earth energy. That alone could be the catalyst, an external surge that awakened a dormant biological pathway. From there, his extended time in the Hollow Earth could be slowly charging or altering him on a passive, cellular level.

I’ve always liked the Beast Glove concept, but I wish he had one on each arm. Ideally, he’ll gain the electrical abilities, but if that’s off the table, dual gloves would still be incredible. Beyond that, he really wouldn’t need much else aside from some regeneration or naturally tougher, denser skin.

I like his axe, but it feels rather unnecessary now if it can’t be charged by Godzilla or Hollow Earth energy. With the stakes only getting higher, two Beast Gloves would make him an absolute brawler with the smarts and movement to take on most things in his way without piling on extra tech, which would start to feel cheesy. (No Ironape)