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What makes Sam Wilson and the God of Mischief’s journeys so exciting is that they set up big things to come. Of course, Sam finally picks up the shield at the end of his solo series, and Loki discovers that his glorious purpose is protecting the multiverse. Not every Disney+ character gets that sort of treatment, though. In fact, the MCU’s best addition in Phase Four, despite having another appearance lined up, is still waiting to receive their golden ticket.
The MCU Introduces a Great Character in a Little-Known Phase Four Project
MCU Phase Four spends a fair bit of time setting up the mystical corner of the franchise. Eternals features the introduction of Dane Whitman, who becomes the Black Knight in the comics, wielding the Ebony Blade as he fights his enemies. Blade pays Dane a visit, which seems to tease some sort of adaptation of Midnight Suns down the line. Another piece of that equation is the Disney+ special Werewolf by Night. After the death of the patriarch of the Bloodstone family, hunters from all across the globe gather to hunt down a monster and win the powerful Bloodstone gem. Jack Russell isn’t interested in riches, though; he just wants to save his friend, who is being hunted in the competition.
Once Jack enters the field, he’s able to locate Ted, aka Man-Thing, a giant swamp creature who doesn’t love fighting but will if provoked. Jack and Ted team up with Elsa Bloodstone to survive the night, and their plan works for the most part. The only major hiccup comes when the group finds themselves back in a corner, and Ted has to vaporize one of the hunters. That moment shines a light on Man-Thing’s latent potential, which will never reach its full potential unless the MCU makes major changes.
