On the eve of Phase 5 of the MCU, it’s almost jaw-dropping to realize how many characters from the original source materials we’ve seen come to appear on the big screen. From the big three of Captain America, Thor, and Iron Man to characters as obscure as Batroc the Leaper, Marvel Studios has brought an entire universe of characters to life in just over a decade of existence.
But that’s not to say they always get everything right. Some characters in the MCU are pretty weak tea when compared to their comic book incarnations and frankly, the franchise has squandered several opportunities to shine, instead trading in heroes’ legacies for comic relief and plot points.