Having watched so many movies, you may have noticed several memorable characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Some of these characters are completely useless. However, some stand out and become extraordinary, like Wanda Maximoff and Kate Steinfeld. Read on to find out what makes each of these characters so memorable. And don’t worry if you’ve missed some of your favorites! We’ve listed a few below.
Kate Steinfeld
The first season of the Marvel Cinematic Universe movies or MCU movies was a hit, but it’s hard to top the success of the show’s second season. The first season of Hawkeye was released around Thanksgiving and ended a few days before Christmas. During the series’ final episode, Kate is back in action as the superhero Hawkeye, and the cast is as energetic and likable as ever.
Hailee Steinfeld plays Kate Bishop, a super-powered archer, and daughter of wealthy parents. She dreams of becoming an archer and becomes a member of the Young Avengers, a super team that fights crime. Her relationship with Hawkeye is enjoyable to watch, as she tries to play off her actions as no big deal and explains that she acquired the Hawkeye suit by beating up people and breaking into someone’s house.
Valkyrie
Tessa Thompson stars as Valkyrie, the last surviving member of Asgard. Initially, she’s a bounty hunter, but in “Thor: Ragnarok,” she helps Thor fight against Loki and protect Asgard’s citizens. In the upcoming Thor: Love and Thunder, Valkyrie will be reborn as the new queen of Asgard, and her story will continue in this film.
The Valkyrie is a mythical character from the comics who has a history of drowning her sorrows in alcohol. Though Marvel films often mention Valhalla, they never explicitly address whether or not she helps the dead. In Thor: Love and Thunder, Valkyrie flirts with the handmaidens of Zeus and even gets close to kissing one of them – the closest we get to same-sex in a Marvel film.
Nick Fury
In the MCU, Nick Fury is arguably the most iconic character. As the mind behind the Avengers Initiative, he provides a pep talk and brings humor to the team. As the world’s greatest spy, he has the uncanny ability to track down threats and bring them to justice. His role as an agent of SHIELD and the Avengers Initiative is the perfect example of why Nick Fury is one of the most memorable characters in the MCU.
In the first Avengers movie, Fury and his team must fight an invasion of aliens to protect the Earth from a rogue alien species and defeat Loki’s forces. This mission has been complicated enough without Fury’s aides to stop them. Fury enlists the help of Dr. Erik Selvig to research the Tesseract. In a later film, he and the Avengers face a Chitauri army in New York City, but the two team members do not survive.
Wanda Maximoff
During the events of “Hex,” Wanda Maximoff, a former hostage, attempted to take over the planet with her brother, Tyler Hayward. She was able to do so by using her powers to take down a SWORD drone. Then, she confronted Director Tyler Hayward. Hayward refused to give in to Maximoff’s request, stating that she was the one holding the guns.
The MCU features a plethora of characters, including multidimensional female characters. Of these, Wanda Maximoff is a remarkable example of a superheroine. Her journey has been a tumultuous one filled with many obstacles. However, in the MCU, she has fought her way through the ranks and has become one of the most memorable characters.
Tony Stark
Despite being a fictional character, Tony Stark is one of the most memorable and enduring superheroes in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Stark, played by Robert Downey Jr., is the CEO of Stark Industries. His career as an industrialist started as a chief weapons manufacturer for the US military. Still, he redirected his technical expertise into mechanized suits of armor that allowed him to save the world from danger. He eventually became a founding member of the Avengers and one of their most beloved heroes.
Despite his ego, Tony Stark remains one of the most memorable characters in the MCU. His defining moment in the MCU was his transformation from billionaire playboy to family man. While many actors tried to play the role, few were able to do it as well as Downey. In the MCU, he has become one of the most memorable characters, and his defining moments are rooted in comic books and Marvel Comics.
Hawkeye
As a fan of the MCU, you’re probably not surprised to hear that Marvel is developing a television series starring Hawkeye. However, some MCU fans were skeptical. After all, Hawkeye hasn’t starred in any of the films yet. That said, he is one of the most memorable characters in the MCU. And we can’t forget about his iconic costume.
In addition to the films, there is also a Hawkeye comic series produced by Marvel. The first comic book series centered on Hawkeye was written and illustrated by Matt Fraction and a team of artists. The comic series focused on the life of a single Hawkeye, who protects residents of an apartment complex in Bushwick, Brooklyn, from mobsters. While the comics depict Hawkeye in a dark light, the TV series portrays him lightheartedly.