The Avengers aren’t just for super-powered individuals. When Loki attacks Earth in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, skilled S.H.I.E.L.D. agents like Hawkeye and Black Widow join forces with heroes who do have powers – a super-soldier, a god, a monster, and a brilliant scientist – to protect the world. Everyone accepts this diverse team because they’re all incredibly capable. Over time, even more heroes without superpowers, such as Falcon, join the Avengers and prove their worth, with Falcon eventually becoming the new Captain America.
As the Marvel Cinematic Universe gets more powerful, it’s becoming harder for lesser-known heroes to really shine. But there are still a few characters Marvel Studios should develop further before it’s too late. Here’s a look at seven Avengers who deserve another chance to prove themselves.
7) Two-Gun Kid
Matthew Hawk was a Boston lawyer who moved to Texas in the 1800s. When local gangs started causing problems, he learned to fight from a gunslinger named Ben Dancer and became known as Two-Gun Kid, protecting his town from wrongdoing. He eventually met the Avengers during a time-travel adventure involving Kang, and Hawkeye was so impressed that he brought Two-Gun Kid to the present day to help fight crime. Given the established use of time travel in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, introducing Two-Gun Kid into current storylines feels natural.
6) Stingray
As a longtime cinema fan, I’ve always found Namor to be a fascinating, if prickly, character. He doesn’t exactly make friends easily with people from the surface world, but he noticed something in Walter Newell – a genuine desire to do good. Newell was an oceanographer who created this incredible suit to withstand the crushing pressure of the deep, and then built Hydrobase, an underwater research facility. It became a surprising hangout for the Avengers a couple of times, and they even recruited Stingray to help with missions. I remember one instance where Cap tasked Stingray with keeping an eye on Deadpool! Despite relying on his suit for his powers, Stingray consistently showed he was a reliable ally, both in and out of costume.
5) Rage
Elvin Haliday is a typical kid who tries to stay away from bullies, but they eventually corner him and expose him to dangerous toxic waste. Surprisingly, instead of getting sick, the waste gives him incredible strength and makes him look like an adult. He immediately tries to join the Avengers, and Captain America initially agrees. However, when Captain America discovers Elvin is actually a child, he’s removed from the team. Introducing Rage into the Marvel Cinematic Universe could be a smart move, potentially giving the franchise a character similar to DC’s Captain Marvel.
4) Justice
It’s not just Rage who was initially rejected by the Avengers for being too inexperienced. Vance Astrovik, who later becomes Major Victory, develops telekinetic powers after an encounter with his older self and decides to fight crime. When Captain America turns him down, he joins the New Warriors and proves his worth. Eventually, Captain America changes his mind and allows Justice to join the Avengers, though Justice’s lack of control over his powers sometimes limits his effectiveness.
3) Triathlon
I always thought it was funny how, even with the world constantly on the brink of destruction in the Marvel Universe, regular people like athletes still existed. This one guy, Delroy Garrett Jr., was a real star, but he messed things up by using steroids and lost his Olympic medals. It was a tough fall, and he ended up joining a religious group, which, surprisingly, gave him a little boost – just enough to be stronger and faster than the average person. But here’s the cool part: he actually turned things around and became a hero! He even earned the trust of Captain America, who recruited him for the Secret Avengers during that whole “Civil War” mess. It’s a really interesting story of redemption, honestly.
2) Silverclaw
As a movie fan, I’ve always been fascinated by Silverclaw’s backstory. It’s a really unique origin story – Maria de Guadalupe Santiago becomes an orphan and is surprisingly sponsored by none other than Edwin Jarvis, Tony Stark’s butler! When she comes to America to meet him, it’s revealed she’s a superhuman with the incredible ability to take on animal characteristics. The Avengers step in to help her take down some terrorists, and eventually offer her a place on the team. Honestly, she’s become one of the most consistently helpful, yet somehow underrated, Avengers – she always seems to be exactly where she needs to be when everything hits the fan. The MCU could really benefit from giving her more spotlight, in my opinion.
1) Night Thrasher
Dwayne Taylor’s life is turned upside down when his parents are killed, and a powerful sorceress erases his memories of the event. Though he doesn’t remember his father, Dwayne feels driven to help others, leading him to become the hero Night Thrasher. Relying mostly on his fighting skills, Night Thrasher creates a team of superheroes called the New Warriors and occasionally assists the Avengers. He demonstrates that courage and compassion are just as important as having extraordinary powers.
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