Game-Changing Revelation in Secret Invasion Sets the Stage for a Dark MCU Evolution
Secret Invasion's Shocking Twist Amplifies the Dark Essence of the MCU
Warning: This article contains spoilers for Secret Invasion. Episode 4 of Secret Invasion introduces a tragic aspect to the Marvel show, establishing a bleak trend. Similar to the comic book version, the MCU's Secret Invasion showcases the Skrulls' shapeshifting powers, which catch Nick Fury off-guard. While the Skrulls may not be as powerful as the Asgardians or the Kree, their stealth and ability to take on any form have proven to be highly effective in their mission to conquer Earth.
In the 2008 Secret Invasion storyline in Marvel Comics, the Skrulls can make more daring moves as they not only copy their enemies' appearance and personality but also their superpowers. This enables them to infiltrate various superhero teams on Earth and use their own abilities against them. In the MCU, the Super Skrulls require special enhancements to wield other characters' powers, but even without them, they manage to eliminate significant characters wherever they go.
Gravik Keeps Killing People At The End Of Secret Invasion Episodes
Barring Thanos' Snap in Avengers: Infinity War, no previous MCU movie or show has witnessed such a multitude of unexpected deaths within such a brief timeframe. With the conclusion of Secret Invasion episode 1,
Predicting Who Might Die Next In Secret Invasion
marks the demise of Mariah Hill. Following suit, Secret Invasion episode 3 sees the apparent death of G'iah, while Secret Invasion episode 4 concludes with the demise of Talos, once again executed by the hands of Gravik. Though G'iah may not have succumbed to her injuries, Gravik undeniably establishes himself as an exceptionally formidable adversary. In the span of four episodes, he outwits two of Nick Fury's allies and a Skrull double agent, solidifying an impressive record for an MCU villain.
Following this pattern, Gravik could potentially target other significant Secret Invasion characters before the series concludes. An example is Sonya Falsworth, who has always been overly confident in her intelligence, but may find herself outsmarted by Gravik. If Falsworth were taken out, Nick Fury would truly experience the burden of being Earth's final defense against the Skrulls. Additionally, the death of Talos' partner, Priscilla Fury, would deeply affect Nick Fury, especially after discovering her intricate motivations and backstory. Moreover, if Gravik and the Skrulls were to successfully attack President Ritson, Talos' sacrifice would appear even more tragic in retrospect.
The surprising reveal of Rhodey during Secret Invasion may be paving the way for his demise as part of Gravik's downfall. However, it is highly unlikely that the actual Rhodey is dead at this juncture. Killing him off-screen would not only lack proper recognition but also defy logic, especially considering his prominent role in the upcoming Armor Wars film in the MCU. Similarly, Samuel L. Jackson's return in The Marvels assures us that Nick Fury will survive the events of Secret Invasion, securing a well-deserved yet bittersweet triumph.
