Every D-list hero and villain She-Hulk meets in episode 7 – including a new mutant
Jen was hurtin’ for a yurtin’ in the latest She-Hulk episode. After checking in on Emil Blonsky’s retreat after his inhibitor went haywire, she encountered several D-list Marvel heroes and villains that should only be familiar to the most seasoned of comic veterans.
To get away from the thoughts of up-to-no-good ghoster Josh, we thought we’d dive into the history behind those involved MCU’s most unique therapy session. From new mutants to undead vampires, we run the rule over every obscure character who turned up in She-Hulk episode 7.
In She-Hulk, El Aguila introduces himself by getting into a scrap with his on-again/off-again co-dependent nemesis Man-Bull. While he only appears to be a Spanish matador with an electric sword, his comic legacy is a little more interesting.
Introduced in 1979, El Aguila (real name Alejandro Montoya) is a swashbuckling vigilante – and a mutant with bio-electric powers. His early days saw him both at loggerheads and teaming up with Power Man and Iron Fist, while he’s also butted heads with Hawkeye in the past.
No, not Mechanical-Bull. You might not be too surprised to discover Man-Bull found its origins in the pages of Marvel comics in the 1970s – where seemingly any idea made its way into a panel.
Born William Taurens, Man-Bull’s initial appearance saw him apprehended by Daredevil. In a much later Scarlet Witch story, he was influenced by warlock Declan Dane into believing he was the mythical Minotaur. He possesses a short temper, super strength, and long horns which he uses to smash through people and surfaces.
Blade isn’t the only vampire in the MCU. While Saracen’s blood-sucking habits were used as a punchline in She-Hulk, it’s clear that Marvel is now game with including the living
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