As a huge film fan, I’ve always been captivated by the Avengers. They truly live up to the hype as Earth’s mightiest heroes! Over the years, we’ve seen so many incredible characters join their ranks, answering the call whenever the planet – or even the universe – is threatened. It’s created this amazing history of heroism, with some heroes becoming mainstays of the team and others having shorter, but still memorable, runs. It’s just a fantastic legacy to watch unfold.
The Avengers have had a lot of members over the years, and while most were great, some just didn’t quite fit in. A few were actively harmful to the team, and one or two caused so many problems it’s best not to dwell on their time with the Avengers. While they usually meant well, good intentions aren’t always enough to make a successful team member.
10) Aikku Jokinen/Pod
Aikku Jokinen, also known as Pod, is an Avenger who’s faded into relative obscurity despite being a recent addition to the team. She bonded with the Pod System Armor after it crashed in Sweden. At first, she fought the Avengers while under the armor’s control, leading to a battle in Australia against other creations of Ex Nihilo. Eventually, she joined the New Avengers. She was last seen using an upgraded version of her suit, Pod-2. While Pod isn’t a *bad* character, she’s simply not particularly memorable, and many fans have likely already forgotten about her.
9) Dennis Dunphy/D-Man
D-Man is a somewhat obscure hero from the 1980s often considered one of the least effective Avengers. Originally a wrestler enhanced by the Power Broker, he briefly teamed up with Captain America. While his backstory has potential, it’s ultimately quite troubled. He struggles with homelessness and addiction to the Power Broker’s drugs, even attacking Captain America while under their influence – making him a constant problem. He’s also known for having poor hygiene. Later in life, D-Man suffers from mental illness and delusions, and his overall story is simply disheartening, making him a regrettable addition to the Avengers roster.
8) Delroy Garrett/Triathlon
The Avengers are known for their incredibly powerful members, many of whom possess god-like or cosmic abilities. While most are exceptionally gifted, Triathlon’s power is relatively simple: he’s three times stronger and faster than a normal human, building on his already impressive skills as an Olympic triathlete. Unfortunately, he struggled to connect with his teammates and faded into obscurity after leaving the Avengers, largely being forgotten.
7) Matt Hawk/Two-Gun Kid
As a huge Avengers fan, I always get a kick out of some of the weirder team-ups they’ve had over the years. And honestly, the Two-Gun Kid might be one of the strangest. This guy was a classic Wild West gunslinger, pulled forward in time to help fight Kang the Conqueror. It sounded cool on paper, but having a cowboy with, well, *guns*, running around with the Avengers didn’t really work. Let’s just say he wasn’t exactly a perfect fit for the modern superhero world. Thankfully, they sent him back to his own time, and most of us wish that whole chapter of Avengers history would just… disappear!
6) Sharra Neramani/Deathcry
Deathcry became an Avenger through circumstance, not choice. The Shi’ar Empress Lilandra ordered her to protect the team after their victory over the Kree. For a long time, she kept her actual age a secret, but she did become friends with Vision and Hercules, eventually revealing she was essentially a teenager. Later, she joined Peter Quill’s team to battle the Phalanx, but a disagreement with Captain Universe over who deserved credit for certain victories led to a fight and her death. She was briefly brought back to life as part of a group of deceased Avengers, but her story is ultimately a tragic one.
5) Vance Astrovik/Justice
Vance Astrovik, a hero who resembled a less polished Captain America and Booster Gold, first appeared as Marvel Boy but wasn’t accepted into the Avengers. He later became a founding member of the New Warriors and eventually changed his superhero name to Justice. While he did briefly join the Avengers after teaming up with his girlfriend, Firestar, to defeat Whirlwind, he struggled with self-doubt and his time with the team wasn’t particularly memorable.
4) Jack Hart/Jack of Hearts
Jack Hart wanted to be a hero, but his powers ended up being more of a problem than an asset. An accident involving Zero Fluid gave him uncontrollable abilities, forcing him to wear a special suit and spend hours in a containment room even while working with the Avengers to prevent a catastrophic meltdown. Unfortunately, his unstable powers made him a danger to the team, a fact tragically proven when he accidentally detonated back at Avengers Mansion, resulting in the death of Ant-Man.
3) Eros/Starfox
As a big Marvel fan, I always found Starfox, Thanos’ brother, fascinating, but also really troubling. Unlike his brother, he’s charming and *tries* to do the right thing, but his powers are a huge problem. He can control people’s emotions with his mind, and honestly, he uses it to basically seduce anyone he wants across the galaxy. It gets really dark – he’s even been accused of sexual assault and faced a trial for it! Sure, he’s helped the Avengers fight guys like Annihilus, but honestly? He’s so problematic that I kind of wish they’d just retcon him out of the team entirely. It’s a complicated character, to say the least.
2) Gilgamesh The Forgotten One
Gilgamesh, one of the Eternals, is powerful and helped the Avengers with his experience and strength. However, he wasn’t a particularly memorable Avenger – mostly because of his terrible costume. It seriously looked like he was wearing a cow on his head! When your outfit is the most anyone remembers about your time with the team, it’s probably best to move on.
1) Anthony Ludgate Druid/Doctor Druid
Doctor Druid is a skilled magic user who was originally trained as a replacement for Doctor Strange, but he wasn’t very effective. Despite boasting about his mental powers, he was easily tricked by Terminatrix (disguised as Nebula). She used him to attempt a takeover of the Avengers, almost destroying the team. While being vulnerable to manipulation isn’t unusual, Doctor Druid presented himself as incredibly powerful despite being relatively weak and having an inflated ego.
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