Underutilized MCU Characters

Scuttlebutt about Black Panther's future in the MCU keeps repeating: Marvel is not going to recast.Marvel is not going to recast T'Challa.After Chadwick Boseman died, T'Challa faced a loss. Wakanda will not abandon T'Challa. Thus, another character must become the new Black Panther as Marvel Studios moves T'Challa forward.

Internet fan theories focus on Shuri wearing the mask or Michael B. Jordan's Killmonger taking over. We submit Winston Duke's scene-stealing.M'Baku.M'Baku stole the show in Black Panther.Black Panther.Anyone arguing against M'Baku is plainly wrong. He is strong, funny, and smarter than he seems initially. Give this man a Heart-Shaped Herb.Heart-Shaped Herb.People!

Taskmaster's personality comes from Black Widow.Black Widow.Taskmaster seems nothing more than "tragic and silent." While the villain's power set mirrors her gender-swapped comic book counterpart, it is hard to say.Tony Masters.Tony Masters is more memorable than the other. Both comic Masters and Antonia Dreykov provide a challenge for superheroes. Masters acts like a total prick about being a fighter expert. He is a fun character to hate.

Though Dreykov's design fits the MCU better, we wonder what a comics-accurate look could have done to make her character stand out more.comics-accurate look.Antonia is with Red Guardian and Melina Vostokoff in the MCU. We hope she gets more development outside her devastating past.

Timothy "Dum Dum" Dugan.Dum Dum Dugan appears to have been in Marvel Comics forever. His first appearance was in 1963; he has not literally been around forever.literally.Dum Dum Dugan remains a Marvel mainstay. He appears in almost 600 issues published by Marvel Comics in the last 60 years. That is insane!

Marvel Studios nailed the casting of Dum Dum with Neal McDonough in Captain America: The First Avenger.Captain America: The First Avenger.Outside of that movie and the Agent Carter one-shot, McDonough's MCU time was short.Agent Carter.McDonough's time in the MCU was brief. His role inThe First Avenger.was minor. Making him a WWII soldier complicates bringing him back, but cast him as aLife-Model Decoy.LMDs appeared in the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. television show.member of Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.Just do it, Marvel!

There are.Makkari has too many characters inEternalsEternalsTrying to introduce ten Eternals and Kit Harington's Dane Whitman will not make audiences care. This approach caused some intriguing characters to feel wronged by the film's end, like Makkari.

Makkari is the first major deaf character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She barely beat out Hawkeye's Echo by a few weeks.Much of this happened before the film released.Her Echo arrived a few weeks later.This is about that.Lauren Ridloff fits the role perfectly. We just hope future Eternals appearances give her more screen time.Janet van Dyne was never going to get a fair chance in the MCU when Marvel Studios chose Scott Lang as the main hero instead of Hank Pym. Van Dyne and Pym's comic legacies are linked. When Pym aged up, giving Michael Douglas a role, Janet was set to follow.She hardly gets to do anything. Lauren Ridloff plays the role perfectly. We just hope future Eternals give her more screen time.

Janet van Dyne of Earth-616 is a founding member of the Avengers. She is a famous fashion designer. She is an integral part of Marvel Comics. She was part of the Defenders, the Lady Liberators, many Avengers teams, and the Agents of Wakanda. Perhaps Michelle Pfeiffer gets her time, but we do not expect much.The Black Order got a raw deal in Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame.They hardly do anything in Endgame except die with Thanos at the end. The Ebony Maw gets some memorable moments near the start of Infinity War.Doctor Strange villains in Marvel Comics include Shuma-Gorath, Baron Mordo, and Mephisto. He has many cool names; he makes Sauron jealous. He is "The Dread One," "Eater of Souls," and "Lord of Darkness." Dormammu is a threat.

Yet, Dormammu gets almost nothing to do.That is all.Kaecilius, the Ancient One, and others talk about controlling Dormammu and the Dark Dimension. But when the Lord of Chaos appears, the good Doctor controls the Time Stone, making Dormammu's actions useless. Dormammu still roams the Dark Dimension in the MCU background; he might get another chance later. For now, we only see a giant purple face with a bad temper.

Janet van DyneJanet van Dyne would not get a fair shot in the MCU when Marvel Studios chose Scott Lang over Hank Pym as the main hero. Comic book legacies link Van Dyne and Pym. When Pym aged up, giving Michael Douglas the role, Janet would follow.

Janet van Dyne is a boss. At least she is at the...Janet van Dyne of Earth-616She founded the Avengers. Janet is a famous fashion designer. She is deeply woven into Marvel Comics, appearing in the Defenders, the Lady Liberators, many Avengers teams, and the Agents of Wakanda. Michelle Pfeiffer might get her time, but we don't expect much.

The Black Order members generally received a harsh treatment.Avengers: Infinity WarandAvengers: EndgameThey hardly do anything.They do nothing inEndgameat all except dying with Thanos.The Ebony Maw gets memorable moments early in Infinity War. Proxima Midnight is the coolest Black Order member, but she does not get much glory.but that is about it., but that's about it. And the coolest Black Order member of them all - Proxima Midnight - isn't exactly bathed in glory.

Jonathan Hickman created Proxima Midnight in the early 2010s. She is a super powerful villain. Proxima Midnight falls to Earth from space and appears without a scratch. She broke Luke Cage's ribs in hand-to-hand combat. Proxima Midnight held her own against Monica Rambeau. Proxima Midnight is a powerhouse. We likely won't see her again in the MCU.

It is a known fact thatIron Man 2Iron Man 2 is one of the most forgettable movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Many things fail in it, from weak subplots to Mickey Rourke's Whiplash. Sam Rockwell's Justin Hammer works, though. Rockwell seems like the only person having fun in that film. We need more of him in the MCU.watch this man dance! Are you not entertained?

Rockwell's goofy, overconfident Stark-wannabe caused one of the film's standout scenes.These are standout scenes., and more. Justin Hammer is the comic book movie villain you love. Get Sam Rockwell in the upcoming Disney+ seriesArmor Warsforat leasta scene or two. Please?

Everyone wants more Alligator Loki. Your mom, who dislikes Marvel movies, wants more Alligator Loki. The reptilian Trickster God sparked the internet when he debuted in the Disney+ seriesLokiLoki debuted in 2021, and fans demanded more. Alligator Loki might not match Baby Yoda's (Grogu) crossover success, but he is close.

Marvel is listening. Alligator Loki earned his own series.Infinity Comics series, which is cool. We need the full article—give us an Alligator Loki animated series or we riot! Agreed?

You might not know Djimon Hounsou's character from the MCU. The man has little action in his two MCU appearances. You might wonder why an Academy Award-nominated actor took such a small role. Hounsou had more roles in other recent blockbusters likeShazam!andFurious 7than he did inGuardians of the GalaxyandCaptain Marvelcombined.

Korath the PursuerKorath the Pursuer lacks the most history in Marvel Comics (he existed for only 15 years before dying in the 2007 Annihilation: Conquest #1).Annihilation: Conquest#1), but he was a memorable character. Korath fought Captain America. He fought the Scarlet Witch. Ultron killed him. Korath's most memorable MCU action is one word: "Who?"

Minn-Erva was a minor character in Captain Marvel.Marvel Studios cast the actor who played her in another MCU role two years later. That is surprising! Gemma Chan was solid in both, Marvel Studios cast the actor who played her in another MCU role two years later. Gemma Chan was solid in both.andEternals. Minn-Erva was added to Captain Marvel.. Minn-Erva was added intoCaptain MarvelThe screenplay has Minn-Erva catty with Carol Danvers before she perishes in an ignominious spaceship crash.

The film 'Minn-Erva In 'Captain Marvel'' appears on the list 'Underutilized MCU Characters'.Minn-Erva appears in 'Captain Marvel'.Minn-Erva of Marvel Comics is strong. She has superhuman strength, speed, and flight. She is a Kree doctor specializing in bio-genetics. She enhanced her own body over years. She fights almost as well as Captain Marvel in a one-on-one.Minn-Erva appears in 'Captain Marvel'.Does Minn-Erva like Captain Marvel?

Rick Mason appears in 'Black Widow'.Rick Mason is a minor but cool Marvel Comics character. He is the son of Spider-Man villain Phineas Mason, also known as the Tinkerer. Agents from around the world trained Rick Mason to handle superheroes. Nick Fury taught Mason everything about the spy business. This prepares you for Rick Mason.Rick Mason plays Tinkerer.Rick Mason was trained by top espionage agents globally to handle superheroes, even though he was normal. Nick Fury taught Mason all about the super-spy world. This makes Rick Mason a solid character.

The Rick Mason of the MCU appears only in Rick Mason appears in 'Black Widow'.Rick Mason has shades from his comic book self. He was a former S.H.I.E.L.D. agent now working as an independent contractor. He appears to joke with Natasha and gives her gear without contracts. Rick Mason is not bad, but he does not look like one of the MCU's super-spiessuper-spies of the MCU, right?

Joaquín Torres appears in various episodes of Joaquín Torres is in 'Falcon and the Winter Soldier'.These appearances set up Joaquín Torres's future. He is barely in the show, but Danny Ramirez gave a likable performance with little screen time. Marvel Comics shows Joaquín Torres.Joaquín Torres is in 'Falcon and the Winter Soldier'.Torres is the second character to use the "Falcon" superhero name.

This is recent news. This happened in the mid-2010s in Joaquín Torres is in 'Captain America: Sam Wilson'.#6. Since the MCU's Sam moved on as Captain America after John Walker messed up his chance, Joaquín Torres will likely take over the Falcon role later. We doubt Joaquín will become a human-bird hybrid like his comic book self.

Leonard 'Doc' Samson is the MCU's black sheep. He is the redheaded stepchild, the outcast, the pariah. Many forget 2008's Leonard 'Doc' Samson is in 'The Incredible Hulk'.Although Leonard 'Doc' Samson is often in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he has become more relevant to the franchise overall. Many characters from this movie appeared recently in the MCU: William Hurt's Thunderbolt Ross made another appearance in Leonard 'Doc' Samson is in 'Black Widow'.Martin Starr's Roger Harrington has shown up in every Leonard 'Doc' Samson is in 'Spider-Man'.movie, and Tim Roth's Abomination made a cameo in Leonard 'Doc' Samson is in 'Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings'..

What does Leonard "Doc" Samson need to get what he deserves? This guy has been in the comics since the early 1970s. He appears in over 300 issues. Leonard Samson has gamma powers, like the big, green meanie. He is also one of the top psychiatrists on Earth. But, inThe Incredible Hulk.In The Incredible Hulk, he dates Betty Ross. They do not getHis hair.Right!