Marvel Might Be Set To Make An MCU Version Of Superman

Who is the best superhero? That depends on who you ask. It also depends on the situation, if the characters all have access to their accessories, and where the fights take place, but it hasn’t stopped people from trying to decide who stands out above the rest. Superman has long been one of the most famous of them all.

Does that mean it’s any surprise that Marvel wants to capitalize on the hero’s success? Probably not. In fact, Marvel might be set to make an MCU version of Superman - and he comes in the form of Blue Marvel. Still, it’s left some of us with plenty of questions.

Phase Four marked the grand expansion of the MCU

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is something that’s grown to take over the world in recent years, with each phase offering up brand-new characters and storylines to it all. Phase Four was the latest to hit our screens, adding the likes of Kate Bishop, America Chaves, and Shang-Chi to the lineup. While Phase Four helped to ensure the MCU had its fair choice of Avengers moving forward, it seems that Phase 5 and Phase 6 still have room to allow some new names to join the team.

Who is Blue Marvel?

One name that’s been floating around in recent months is none other than Blue Marvel, but who is the hero? He’s almost like Marvel’s answer to Superman. What starts as a genius living in Chicago in the ‘60s soon sees Blue Marvel head to Cornell and become a football star. While he serves in the Korean War, things take a major turn when Blue Marvel is researching anti-matter, and an explosion leaves him with cosmic awareness, invulnerability, superhuman strength, and the ability to absorb anti-matter.

Blue Marvel feels like a diverse addition to the MCU.

Although he was first brought to life in 2008, Blue Marvel is fart from a modern-day character. Instead, he has powers that let him live longer than most, which is how he is still fighting the bad guys at 80 years old. Blue Marvel has seen the worst of humanity and continues to fight for justice, continuing on from the diversity that came with the ‘Black Panther’ franchise. Adding Blue Marvel to the mix almost seems like the perfect option to keep the MCU diverse and thriving in an ever-changing world.

How could Blue Marvel fit into the MCU?

Of course, adding a new hero to the mix doesn’t necessarily mean that things will slot into place. However, Blue Marvel could have a foot in the door already. Monica Rambeau (played by Teyonah Parris) is set to become a major part of the MCU, and Blue Marvel could quickly slot in alongside the new addition. His anti-matter powers mean he is the perfect compliment to her fighting style, with Blue Marvel showing her nothing but respect in the comics. Marvel has already shown that it’s willing to return to some older storylines from the comic books, so taking a step back in time to introduce another character to the mix could be the thing it needs to get Blue Marvel off the ground.

Marvel might be set to make an MCU version of Superman - and it could be just the thing the franchise needs. As well as adding a splash of personality to the franchise, Blue Marvel offers something new that’s yet to be seen so far in the MCU.