The Thunderbolts Roster Needs More Superpowers

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The Thunderbolts are coming to the big screen in much the way that fans were expecting. The chosen members represent mostly villains that fans fell in love with that will enjoy a warm reception upon their return. Unfortunately, for the newest group of superheroes to get the MCU's focus, they seem to be lacking in superpowers.

There has always been a wide variety of heroes in superhero comics. From street-level heroes who fight crime with their skills and weaponry to borderline gods who deal with cosmic forces of evil. However, the Marvel Cinematic Universe seems to use the wrong hero for the job from time to time.

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So, who did the MCU pick for their version of The Thunderbolts? The centerpiece appears to be Yelena Belova, a Black Widow with nearly-identical skills to Natasha Romanov. Bucky Barnes, known as the White Wolf or the Winter Soldier, joins with his vibranium arm and assassin skills. Red Guardian is yet another Russian attempt to recreate Captain America. U.S. Agent is the officially selected replacement for Captain America. Antonia Dreykov, the MCU's take on Taskmaster appears with her ability to mimic the fighting style of others. Finally, Ghost brings the ability to phase through solid objects to the party. Valentina Allegra de Fontaine seems to serve as a Nick Fury figure who can give the orders and call the shots. This is in no way a bad roster, but it is a bit lacking when it comes to variety.

Four of the six characters feature identical gimmicks to former Avengers, as well as one whose entire power set is dependent on callbacks. Two knock-off Captain Americas and one additional Black Widow. Almost everyone involved is an assassin,