MCU’s Young Avengers Snub: Why Eli Bradley Was Left Out
Captain America: A Bold New Era” unfolds after the Disney+ series, “The Falcon and the Winter Soldier,” where we find Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) and Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) in pivotal roles. The series delves into Sam’s internal struggle with assuming the role of Captain America and introduces the first African-American super-soldier, Isaiah Bradley (Carl Lumbly). Isaiah significantly impacted Sam’s decision to become the new Captain America and played a significant part in “Captain America: A Bold New Era.” However, the absence of Isaiah’s nephew, Eli Bradley (Elijah Richardson), was noticeable. Given that he is expected to be a future member of the Young Avengers, going by the superhero name Patriot, his non-appearance in this storyline is worth questioning.