Echo's Standalone Story
Marvel Spotlight project, Echo, was a standalone show that introduced the character's personal story. Although Echo had ties to the larger MCU through Kingpin, the show's focus on personal narrative suggests that it may not seamlessly fit into a massive crossover event like Avengers: Secret Wars.
Alaqua Cox as Maya in new suit in Echo Exclusive header
Blade's Violent Nature
The upcoming Blade movie is expected to have a violent and gory tone, earning it a likely R-rating. This presents a challenge for integrating Blade into mainstream MCU crossovers, as toning down the character and his world to fit into the larger MCU may compromise the essence of the character. A more suitable approach could involve positioning Blade as a Marvel Spotlight project or integrating him into horror-based hero crossovers.
mahershala ali as eric brooks blade in mcu
Reconsidering Venom
The portrayal of Venom in Spider-Man 3 received criticism for its lackluster depiction and limited screen time. Given the opportunity to include Venom in Avengers: Secret Wars, Marvel should lean towards utilizing Tom Hardy's version or exploring the symbiote's potential from Spider-Man: No Way Home, rather than revisiting the earlier rendition.
Eddie becomes Venom in Spider-Man 3
Daredevil's Street-Level Role
With a focus on making the MCU more accessible to newer audiences, it's prudent to reserve street-level heroes like Daredevil from large-scale events such as Avengers: Secret Wars. This approach ensures that fans aren't left feeling disconnected from the narrative if they haven't followed every MCU installment.
Matt Murdock talking to Karen and Foggy in the Daredevil season 3 finale
The Shadow of Thanos
Thanos left a significant impact on the earlier phases of the MCU, and Marvel's current challenge lies in establishing a new formidable antagonist. The return of Thanos in a future MCU event could overshadow newer villains, undermining the development of the franchise's latest antagonists.
Josh Brolin's Thanos in Avengers: Infinity War looking serious
Werewolf by Night's Visual Adaptation
The classic black and white look of Werewolf by Night may not translate effectively into full-color visuals, potentially undermining the character's impact. Marvel should carefully consider the visual adaptation of Jack Russell's werewolf form before incorporating him into larger projects.
Gael Garcia Bernal's Werewolf by Night in Marvel Studios' Special Presentation
Respecting Conclusions
Characters like Tony Stark and Steve Rogers were given fitting conclusions in Avengers: Endgame. Revisiting these characters in future MCU events runs the risk of diluting the impact of their conclusive arcs, potentially diminishing the emotional resonance of their stories.
Tony Stark and Steve Rogers in Avengers 2012
The Significance of New Beginnings
The upcoming Fantastic Four project holds promise for reimagining the iconic team within the MCU. Given the lack of nostalgia for the original Fantastic Four adaptation, Marvel's focus should be on establishing the new iteration as a spotlight rather than revisiting the earlier version.
Jessica Alba, Ioan Gruffudd, Chris Evans, and Michael Chiklis as the Fantastic Four in Fox's 2005 film
Retirement and Resolution
Characters like Hawkeye, who have expressed a desire to retire, deserve the opportunity to conclude their stories on their own terms. Including such characters in future MCU events risks undermining the significance of their resolutions, potentially diminishing the integrity of their character arcs.
Hawkeye greeting his kids in Avengers: Age of Ultron
