During the latest release of D23, the Marvel Cinematic Universe introduced various new items. One of the significant ones, which, perhaps, could go unnoticed by the general public, was confirmation of the Leader as a villain Captain America: New World Order. This is a character who already has a short journey through the story, after appearing in The incredible Hulk.
Captain America: New World Order This will be the fourth film inspired by the character. Although with no less change in relation to the previous ones: Steve Rogers is no longer a shield bearer. Sam Wilson, who until recently wore the mantle of the Falcon, switched roles during the series. Falcon and Winter Soldier. This is more than just a friendly succession.
The arrival of Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson as Captain America is both a political decision and a decision to ensure continuity for a key character in the comics and the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The transition from Steve Rogers to Wilson comes at a time when racial discourse and police violence have reached their peak in recent years in the United States. It is not yet clear if the Leader will be related to any political conflict in history. However, there are some allusions to the character in the comics.
History of the Leader in Marvel Comics
The debut of this character in comics took place in Tales to surpriseVolume 62, written by Stan Lee and illustrated by Steve Ditko. He was introduced as an enemy of the Hulk.. His pulse with this character is one of his main features since 1964 when the above title was published. underneath it alter ego the name of Samuel Stearns is hidden.
This character was exposed to gamma radiation while working as a janitor in Boise, Idaho. What were the consequences of this revelation for him? As the Hulk, his skin turned green, but he also developed an intelligence that surpassed the rest.. This last detail is key in his quest for megalomania when he calls himself the Leader at Marvel and begins his criminal activities.
His transformation continues gradually. The most important change regarding his physique is that his skull is getting bigger and bigger. This is one of his most emblematic aspects in the comics. When the Hulk finds out about his criminal encroachments, he takes sides and stops him first. Then, in other stories, they meet again.
The actor who will play the Leader
Tim Blake Nelson actor chosen to lead Marvel. Again. Although his name is not often associated with the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he was already a part of it when he made his debut in The incredible Hulkreleased in 2008. In hindsight, this production could be interpreted as its origin story, and perhaps the next film will feature it.
This is part of the policy of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, focusing, in the case of some stories, on save characters that were previously introduced or referenced already. An example of this would be the allusion to the Mandarin that happened in the Iron Man saga, although the real one didn’t appear on screen until Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
The Hulk will appear in Captain America: New World Order?
Considering the origin story in the comics and the one that was presented in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it’s reasonable to assume that the Hulk could appear in the fourth movie of the saga starring Steve Rogers before this fourth installment. However, at the moment there is no direct indication of intuition that this will happen, as was the case with Sabra.
Captain America: New World Order the premiere will take place on May 3, 2024. More than a year after its launch, in a story that is getting wider, there are many more stories to discover. Being an adaptation, and not an exact copy of what is told in the comics, the possibilities on the big screen are almost endless.
