Summary

TheMarvel Cinematic Universeis litter with heroes , but some have been notably misunderstood by audiences . Throughout theentire MCU timeline , legion superheroes have been introduced in the battle against evenly persistent foes . These heroes are drive right from the Page of Marvel Comics , adjust beloved characters from well - known stories . Nevertheless , sealed heroes have garnered unfair or inaccurate reputations .

Many Marvel characters have proven themselves as misunderstood . Loki ’s striking season 2 endingsaw the God of Mischief cement his shift to the heroic , while sympathetic villain , such as Gorr inThor : Love and Thunder , have provided complex word picture that prompt argument over their nefarious actions . Though these examples bode well forfuture MCU moviesand their grapheme , several established MCU heroes remain misunderstood . Whether it is vital amusing book context lost in the version , or because of the MCU ’s dense and extravagantly layered stories , some misconceptions regarding the pantheon of heroes shew far more stiff for some reference than others .

10The Hulk Isn’t As Dumb As People Think

Played By Edward Norton & Mark Ruffalo

It ’s easy to give the axe the Hulk as an loutish savage , but this is n’t whole accurate . This percept for the most part comes from the difference between his intellectual and his alter ego , the celebrated scientist Dr. Bruce Banner , along with the fact he is ruled by his emotions , specifically rage . However , the Hulk himself has shown signs of intelligence operation in the MCU and Marvel Comics .

InAvengers : Age of Ultron , theHulk recognizes the risk he gravel to Black Widow and nobly isolates himself , which he reach by navigate a Quinjet . afterward inThor : Ragnarok , the Hulk can maintain literal conversation with Thor and display increase emotional range and a sense of humor . The Hulk may not be the smartest submarine in the MCU , but he is n’t the pound pudden-head many assume .

9Captain Marvel Deserves More Respect

Played By Brie Larson

Carol Danvers has been unfairly pervert in the MCU , and as a result , she has not received the respect she frankly deserves . In the comic ledger , Danvers was originally established in the seventies , where she initially used the soubriquet Ms. Marvel as she began to show herself as one of Marvel ’s stronger and more integral heroes . She played a polar role in several massive comic Good Book narratives inAvengersandX - Men , before at last triumphantly take over the form of address " Captain Marvel " in 2012 . However , Captain Marvel ’s MCU appearanceshave been badly received .

Danvers ' role inAvengers : Endgamewas reduced to deus ex machina- returning just in time to bring down Thanos ' warship moments before it overwhelmed the heroes . This remind audience to question what would have happened if she ’d remain with the Avengers throughout the picture show and what this meant for her function within the squad . This - combine with the sundry response toCaptain MarvelandThe Marvels- have created a fairly lukewarm reception for a character who should be wide laud as a healthy and iconic Marvel hero .

8Vision Is More Than A Robot

Played By Paul Bettany

In Marvel Comics , Vision is often a far more robotic entity compare to his MCU counterpart . Vision has not infrequently been characterized as quite a frigid build , slightly detached from humanity and concerned in his own self - agency . However , theMCU Vision is arguably more heroic . He support much more aroused depthand displays awareness of the likely scourge his existence poses . Vision routinely prioritizes expansive behavior over his safety machine , even imploring Wanda to down him before Thanos can retrieve the Time Stone from his forehead . The fact he could lift Thor ’s hammer Mjölnir is a testament to Vision ’s elevated morality and relative humanity in the MCU - though he ’s often still misunderstood as little more than a robot .

7Scarlet Witch Faced Immense Tragedy

Played By Elizabeth Olsen

Wanda Maximoff has had a tragical backstory in the MCU , but some of it has been leave during her descent to villainy inDoctor Stange in the Multiverse of Madness . Wanda ’s first major on - filmdom hurt was her comrade Piotr ’s demise inAge of Ultron , which consequently left her without anybody who understood her turbulent rearing before bring together the Avengers . In the comics , Wanda is a mutant and the girl of the infamous supervillain Magneto . Wanda even worked as part of his Brotherhood of Mutants before join the Avengers and was note for her immense power .

In the MCU , when Wanda finally understood the extent of her powers inWandaVisionand became the Scarlet Witch , she had to sacrifice her husband , Vision , for the second time . This left her altogether alone once more , making her in particular susceptible to the corrupting allure ofthe Dark Hold . It ’s no wonder Wanda returned to desperate villainy in an attempt to create some color of a family unit inMultiverse of Madness- despite the fact that the movie ’s depiction of her moral turn left many watcher confused .

6Iron Man Is Actually Deeply Troubled

Played By Robert Downey Jr.

While it ’s not fully touched upon in the MCU , in Marvel Comics , Tony Stark is an soaker , with some integral storylines like Demon In A Bottle detail his struggles with addiction and his effort to come to price with it . This organize a quite a little of Iron Man ’s risible book enactment , asTony often hides his integral struggles by make up with high-handedness and a self - assure position . As the MCU never really hit on this as prominently , aspects of Tony ’s enactment are here rather wedge to play out via different means , which can make them in some ways easier to misinterpret .

For example , throughout the MCU , Iron Man repeatedly offend his left arm , which is repeatedly exhibit to cause the sub issues throughout the rest period of the franchise despite his generally devil-may-care posture . Similarly , a common theme in the MCU is Iron Man ’s deep - rooted reverence of Thanos ’s arrival . This is first seen inThe Avengerswhen Iron Man flies through the portal site and witnesses the army that the squad will inevitably face , as Stark is obviously shake by the experience , and it drives many of his subsequent decisions - despite presenting them as the product of chesty sureness .

5Groot Has Great Emotional Depth

Voiced By Vin Diesel

Groot sacrifices himself to save his newfound acquaintance , demonstrating devout emotion .

Groot often receive himself misunderstood despite his soft nature and unwavering commitment . ab initio introduce as a endure graphic symbol inGuardians of the Galaxy , Groot ’s limited mental lexicon - alone consist of the phrase"I am Groot"- append a bed of secret to his role . While this lingual limitation may lead others to perceive him as simplistic , Groot ’s action and emotions reveal a profound depth . InGuardians of the Galaxy , Groot sacrifice himself to save his newfound acquaintance , demonstrating earnest emotion . It is peculiarly exemplified inGuardians of the Galaxy Vol . 3,when the consultation is finally able-bodied to translate Groot ’s language , and the heir to the original Groot says,“I get it on you guys . "

4Namor Is A Misunderstood Anti-Hero

Played By Tenoch Huerta Mejia

InBlack Panther : Wakanda Forever , Namor ( also known as the Sub - Mariner ) is a complex anti - hero . The rule of the submersed land of Atlantis , Namor ’s actions are often misinterpreted as designedly antipathetic due to his ferociously protective naturetowards his masses . Despite being a muscular friend in fourth dimension of crisis , his method acting and priority diverge from traditional superhero norms . Namor ’s dedication to Atlantis sometimes position him at odds with surface indweller , result to misunderstandings regarding his true motif . Namor is a multifaceted fiber who is often characterized as both a hero and a villain in the comics , gainsay the simplistic dichotomy of hero and scoundrel .

3Red Guardian Struggles With His Identity

Played By David Harbour

The Red Guardian , Alexei Shostakov , is mark by notable identicalness issues . As the former Soviet super - soldier and vis-a-vis to Captain America , Alexei grappling hook with a sentience of displacement in a world that has evolved beyond his Cold War origins . Red Guardian ’s once - heroic bequest is fog by the shifting political landscapeand changing allegiances - which he missed while he yearn in prison . InBlack Widow , the Red Guardian showcases theinternal difference between his patriotic past and the reality of a earthly concern that has be active on , all as he attempts to submit the fact he lost his family - before he lie with how much he needed it .

2Werewolf By Night Is An Afflicted Hero

Played By Gael García Bernal

Werewolf by Night is endowed with a hex that transforms him into a wolfman under the full moon . This leads him to get by with a double sense of identity - both beast and human . His affliction , ab initio perceived as a monstrous curse , contradict the interior battle he faces . Misunderstood by society and other superheroes , Werewolf by Night conflict prejudice and fearas he attempt to control the primal forces within him . Werewolf by Night ’s tale echoes composition of closing off , identity , and the ok line between humanity and monstrosity . While his lycanthropic nature may educe threat , beneath the pelt and Fang lie a tortured soul yearning for sufferance and salvation .

1Moon Knight’s Mental Illness Is Often Misrepresented

Played By Oscar Isaac

Moon Knight ’s Marc Spector is depicted with dissociative identity upset , having multiple personalities that include Steven Grant and Jake Lockley . His intricate mental health effect are oft misinterpreted , and Moon Knight ’s vigilantism is often comprehend as wandering . Misunderstood by both ally and adversaries , Moon Knight ’s wobble individuality permit the MCU to explore the stigmatization and misconceptions surrounding psychological disorder . Spector ’s internal battle blur the lines between reality and fable , as Moon Knight ’s tale becomes a poignant commentary on the involution of mental health - and the closing off that accompanies being misunderstood in theMCU ’s world of Hero and villains .

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Spider-Man in the MCU and Jean Grey in Marvel Comics

Gorr at the Altar of Eternity in Thor Love and Thunder

Misunderstood MCU characters, blended image with Ed Norton’s Hulk, Elizabeth Olsen’s Scarlet Witch and Brie Larson’s Captain Marvel

the hulk screaming in avengers age of ultron mcu

Paul Bettany’s Vision looks compassionately at an off-screen Ultron in Avengers: Age of Ultron

Tenoch Huerta’s Namor in Wakanda in Black Panther Wakanda Forever

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Werewolf by Night in werewolf form in the MCU special presentation.

Moon Knight in front of the moon in Moon Knight season 1

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