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Many characters have gotten their own books that ran for a bit and then ended. Some of the best of them haven’t had a book in a while, but they deserve another chance. These ten Marvel heroes need their own solo ongoing book again, showing the world that they are stars.
10) Juggernaut
The X-Men’s “From the Ashes” status quo has been a minor disaster for a lot of reasons, but some characters have done well because of it, including Juggernaut. Cain Marko has been a hero on and off since the beginning of the 21st century after decades of going after his step-brother Professor X and his team. He’s one of the most beloved characters in X-Men (Vol. 7), and it’s about time that he got another solo book. He’s had several over the years, with his last ending in 2021. Fans love him, and it’s about time he got another chance at stardom.
9) Silver Surfer
Marvel seems to believe that making the comics like the MCU will get movie fans to read comics, but all it does is anger comic readers (movie fans have never read comics in any appreciable numbers). Fantastic Four: First Steps introduced a female version of the Silver Surfer, so the comics did as well and it was basically DOA. However, that doesn’t mean that the original surfer of the spaceways shouldn’t return. Norrin Radd has had numerous series over the years, and it’s about time he got another one. He’s an amazing character and the cosmic side of Marvel needs a shot in the arm. Norrin can be that shot.
8) Spider-Woman
Spider-Woman debuted in the ’70s, part of Marvel’s attempt to take advantage of the rising tide of feminism of that decade (Marvel has long used societal issues to prosper). She was semi-popular for a time and then faded away, but in the ’00s she became one of Marvel’s most inexplicable A-listers because of New Avengers. She got her own solo books for a while, but sales went down and she disappeared. Jessica Drew is a great character, and giving her a new solo series will introduce her to a whole new generation.
7) X-Man
“Age of Apocalypse” is an X-Men classic, and it introduced readers to a character that was way better than he had any right to be: X-Man. Nate Grey was the Cable of the AoA universe, and was one of four mutants brought to the 616 after X-Men: Omega #1. His solo series ran until 2001, and has since then Marvel has completely dropped the ball with him. He’s an excellent character, with godlike psionic powers, and it’s about time that the House of Ideas found the right creative team to bring him back. He was on the cusp of superstardom in the mid to late ’90s, and he could easily get there again.
6) Maverick
Maverick was enhanced by Weapon X, and has fought alongside and against Wolverine for decades. He became popular after his debut in the ’90s, eventually getting his own solo series. Since it ended, he’s went back to being a guest star/antagonist, running his own mercenary company. He was recently part of the ten-issue Deadpool/Wolverine series, reminding readers why he’s so great. A book following him and his group of mercenaries on missions could be money, as the character has the potential for so many amazing stories.
