If Marvel villains like Killmonger can become more popular through the MCU films, then why not include more? Mephisto acts as the literal devil in the comics, making false promises to people, only to turn their hopes into their worst nightmares. Their leader, Corsair, is Christopher Summers, the long-lost father of Cyclops. Well, it was more like an Easter Egg, but if you spotted it, it was cool to see. Furthermore, the Starjammers in Captain Marvel 2 could begin the process of bringing the X-Men into the MCU. However, villains like Erik Killmonger from Black Panther proved that less popular villains can be just as fun to watch as villains like Doctor Doom and Magneto are fun to read. He also has interests in ancient history. Captain Marvel 2 is confirmed to take place in the present day, but that doesn't mean the movie won't use flashbacks or find some other narrative way to fill in the gaps. It's the same with Marvel not being able to use the Skrull even though they have long since evolved from being strictly FF villains. No longer interested in the relationships she had with the people of Earth, Carol decided to leave the planet and travel with Corsair's team on board their ship, the Starjammer. If the Starjammers are a part of Carol's past, how would they be used in the movie? Here's why the Starjammers - who have an important connection to Carol Danvers in Marvel Comics - should make an appearance in Captain Marvel 2, and what they could mean for the MCU. It's possible that sometime after the movie, she met up with Corsair and his band of alien space pirates. These four super criminals are called The Wrecking Crew. Gladiator is basically the Superman of Marvel, except his moral code is pretty questionable. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Introduced in the pages of Uncanny X-Men #104 in 1977, the Starjammers have battled threats from all over the galaxy. Now that Marvel has acquired the rights to more of their beloved characters, that only means more villains. He can be reached by email at cnrmail@bellsouth.net and on Twitter at @cnraymond91. In the years that followed, Corsair reunited with Cyclops, and the Starjammers became recurring allies to the X-Men. Carol stayed with them for quite a while in the 1980s, but since the Starjammers were mostly used as guest stars in the comics, Carol's appearances in Marvel Comics were limited around this time.  Now that Iron Man is sadly dead, his last chance to appear in the MCU is in the upcoming Shang-Chi movie. The average Shi'ar can lift 1 ton in earth-like gravity and has far greater stamina.

They are technologically advanced and extremely militaristic, conquering every world in their galaxy and forming the Shi'ar Empire. Marvel villains like Doctor Doom or Magneto aren’t the most underrated villains. In… Several heroes (including Havok and Rachel Summers) have been members at one point or another, but the main group consists of Corsair, Raza Longknife, Hepzibah, and Ch'od. Gladiator is a villain who was formerly owned by Fox. She could have take a temporary leave to travel to Earth. A director for the film has yet to be found, and no story details have been announced.

He is the cunning manipulator, the conniving deceiver, and the master tempter. His association with The Mandarin from the comics makes for the perfect opportunity to have him make his debut. Type of Government: Imperial Empire ruled by Empress-Majestrix Xandra Neramani. Over the years, Corsair and his team have fought alongside the Silver Surfer, the Hulk, the Avengers, and even Carol Danvers. 93% Upvoted. Close to to humans, the Shi'ar have specific biological and physiological features. There's a good chance that Captain Marvel 2 will incorporate a number of MCU characters, such as Nick Fury, Ms. Marvel (after she debuts in her own Disney+ series) and WandaVision's adult version of Monica Rambeau (Teyonah Parris). The gods who didn't want to marry, but were forced into it. Five Underrated Marvel Villains That Need to Appear in the MCU, A Few of Comic Book Creator Rob Liefeld’s Greatest Anatomical Abominations, Five Moments That Prove Batman is as Insane as the Joker, When Comic Book Villains and Heroes Get Old: A Gallery, A Rather Depressing Gallery of Overweight Superheroes, Suicide Squad: Every Bit as Awful as They Say, Guy Makes a Calvin and Hobbes Themed Nursery With Painted Mural, When Comic Book Villains and Heroes Get …, Five TV Shows to Watch if You Like Euphoria. Representatives: Fandom may earn an affiliate commission on sales made from links on this page. Five Reasons Why DeSaad Deserves a Solo Movie, What We Learned from The Batman: Three Jokers Trailer, The One DC Character Who Can’t Stand His Own Super Powers. Since their blood does not generate its own heat, Shi'ar can not survive long in the cold. His most impressive act was making short work of members of the X-Men and the Fantastic Four.

Captain Marvel 2 should introduce the X-Men's Guardians of the Galaxy - the Starjammers - and use them to explain what Carol Danvers (Brie Larson) has been up to since she left Earth. They served as enemies to Thor, Luke Cage, and The Avengers as a whole. If more people know who they are, then a bigger crowd will show up to fill theater seats.

The military itself (outside of the Imperial Guard) consisted almost exclusively of Shi'ar personnel, at least in most of the command positions. They operate as one and aren’t nearly as effective when they are separated. Carol even got in a few blows on Thanos himself. It was mainly an economic co-operative, where trade with other galactic powers was its driving force. The idea of Thor having trouble with these sounds ridiculous, but they’ve given him a run for his money before. Cultural Traits: Warrior culture The Shi'ar are much more closely related to the X-Men than the Avengers, but it does Take away a major galactic superpower. Check Out Mario & Luigi: Super Anime Brothers, Guy Spends 2 Years Making a Video Game to Propose to His Girlfriend, Video Proves That Mario’s Brother Luigi is a Monster, Thirty Minutes of Rain From Thirty Different Video Games, Someone Managed to Get Doom to Run on a Digital Pregnancy Test. These individuals possess wings which allow them to fly. Shouldn’t Ally McBeal Have Tried a Reboot By Now? They have been in high demand from fans since the beginning, but personally, I’d rather see villains on Killmonger’s level. Deathbird says "I am of the Aerie, the royal nest of Shi'ar" in. All the latest gaming news, game reviews and trailers. Then there is Thunderball, who wields an indestructible wrecking ball, the human battering ram known as Bulldozer who wears an incredibly strong helmet, neck, and shoulder apparatus that enhances his strength. When this happened, Carol ended her association with the Starjammers, took the name "Warbird", and returned to Earth to become a full-time member of the Avengers. He appeared as an image on a billboard when Iron Man was flying around the city. The Shi'ar are an avian-descended humanoid race of extraterrestrial beings that hail from the planet Chandilar, located in the large Shi'ar Galaxy. If the Shi'ar Empire ever makes a appearance in the MCU, I think the Rock would be the perfect man to play Gladiator. The go-to source for comic book and superhero movie fans. Her seclusion ended in Avengers: Endgame, when she arrived on Earth to respond to a message sent by Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) in an Avengers: Infinity War post-credits scene. Super-Skrull was once under the control of Fox, but now that Marvel has his four archenemies in their field, he will surely follow. These guys sound lame on paper, but when they work together, they truly live up to their name. level 2. He wrote numerous articles for them, including guides, opinion pieces, top ten lists, reviews, and any kind of news related to video games. After escaping from the Shi'ar and joining forces with feline alien Hepzibah, cyborg warrior Raza Longknife, and reptilian monster Ch'od, Corsair and his friends formed the Starjammers. A quick reference to his son, Scott (and perhaps Scott's brother, Alex) could be all the movie needs to do to drop a fun X-Men tease. Fin Fang Foom looks like a giant, scary dragon, but he’s actually a shapeshifting alien.