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The reality is that the MCU has a habit of introducing ridiculously powerful characters, only to forget they exist and move on to the next shiny toy. The powers that be aren’t going to get a pass today, though. Here are seven god-tier MCU superheroes Marvel hasn’t used enough.
7) Starfox
Eternals takes some big swings, such as having a Celestial rise out of the Indian Ocean and nearly destroy the Earth. But no moment in the film is bigger than when it reveals Thanos has a brother, Eros, who plans to help the titular beings find their missing friends. There appear to be no plans for an Eternals sequel at the moment that will pick up that thread, but leaving a character as strong as Starfox in the wind is a strange decision.
In the comics, Eros has all the powers that the rest of the Eternals do, including super strength and enhanced durability. His real claim to fame, though, is his ability to control people’s emotions, bending them to his will. Starfox sets his sights on some pretty powerful foes in the source material, and the MCU could follow suit if it ever brings him back.
6) Adam Warlock
The Guardians of the Galaxy take a serious beating at the start of their most recent movie when the Sovereign’s most powerful weapon, Adam Warlock, comes knocking. Despite being emotionally stunted, Adam possesses incredible strength that allows him to make a fool out of another heavyweight, Drax the Destroyer. Fortunately, the Guardians get him on their side by the end of the film, with him joining Rocket’s team alongside Groot, Kraglin, and a couple of others.
Adam hasn’t been away from the MCU for very long, which might make him seem like a strange choice for this list. However, he’s crucial to the battle against Thanos in the comics, and since he’s not around to battle the Mad Titan in the MCU, one would think he would get the chance to be part of the next big event. He’s not part of Avengers: Doomsday‘s cast at the moment, and that’s a shame because he could help out against Doctor Doom.
5) G’iah
Secret Invasion doesn’t seem like the kind of show that will have lasting ramifications for the MCU, and that’s true for the most part. Outside of The Marvels, the references to the series’ events have been few and far between. The only problem is that Secret Invasion goes out of its way to introduce what could very well be the franchise’s strongest character.
Talos’ daughter, G’iah, infiltrates Gravik’s stronghold and injects herself with the Harvest, a collection of DNA from the strongest characters to fight in the Battle of Earth. The upgrade allows her to call upon Captain Marvel and Thanos’ strength at will, which is no joke. But the MCU doesn’t seem all that interested in continuing G’iah’s story, even after investing so much time into making her formidable.
4) Clea
The MCU has a nasty habit of introducing characters in post-credits scenes and not following up with them in a timely manner. All the way back in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, the titular sorcerer is walking down the street with his third eye when a woman comes out of a portal and asks for his help. The mysterious figure is Clea, who has just as much potential as her new ally.
Clea has a strong connection to the Dark Dimension that appears in 2016’s Doctor Strange, taking over as its leader when the opportunity arises. Her magical prowess allows her to go toe-to-toe with anybody, including her uncle, Dormammu. The MCU version may have a similar journey, but she’ll have to make a second appearance to confirm it.
