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  • Ultron’s Return May Give New Life to a ‘Runaways’ Throwaway

    Ultron’s Return May Give New Life to a ‘Runaways’ Throwaway

    Few Marvel Comics IPs have as interesting of a story to tell over the last decade and a half as the Runaways. Originally intended to be one of the studio’s earliest Infinity Saga films with development beginning in 2008, the project was scrapped following the success of 2012’s Avengers and the realization that the MCU could truly thrive financially by going bigger. In 2016, Marvel Television–no, the old one–partnered with Hulu to begin development on a streaming adaptation of the property which debuted in 2017. Over three seasons and 33 episodes, Runaways proved to be a critical darling but as the old Marvel Television branch run by Jeph Loeb began to be put down, the series came to a premature end in 2019.

    Despite sharing some storytelling elements with Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Runaways is not only nowhere to be found in the Marvel section of Disney Plus but also was pulled from Hulu, the streaming service that originally presented it. So while Marvel Studios has mad moves behind the scenes to canonize Marvel Television’s Netflix Defender-verse series, Runaways–despite being both popular and promising–has been given the Sloth treatment and been chained in the basement by Mama Fratelli, hidden away while its brother and sister series are allowed to see the light of day. It was strange fate indeed for a property that once seemed to hold so much promise as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe but even as time and measures taken by Disney help erode the memory of the Hulu series, there might be some hope on the horizon for at least one character who played a major role in Brian Vaughan‘s comic book series and was always intended to play a role in the the TV series.

    The Runaways Throwaway

    Introduced in 2005’s second volume of Marvel Comics Runaways, Victor Mancha is an incredibly interesting character who was a big-time threat in the comic book series, was supposed to show up in Hulu’s Runaways and whose lineage might just make him a perfect fit for an upcoming MCU project. As Marvel Television was putting together Season 1 of Runaways, they had every intention of including a character by the name of Victor Mancha. Those plans never materialized and Mancha’s role in the show was reduced to an easy-to-miss mention and his name appearing during a brief shot of a note from the future found by Alex Wilder in the series finale.

    In Mancha’s case, having not appeared at all in Runaways may ultimately turn out to be the best thing to ever happen to the character.

    El Diablo Robotico

    Victor Mancha is a significant character in Marvel Comics, particularly known for his association with the Runaways series. Created by Ultron, Victor is a sophisticated android designed to infiltrate and destroy the Avengers. However, his destiny took a different path when he joined the Runaways, a group of young heroes with complicated backgrounds.

    Origin and Creation

    Victor Mancha was conceived as part of Ultron’s plan to create a synthetic being capable of harnessing incredible power to defeat the Avengers. As a half-human, half-android, Victor possesses a unique blend of abilities inherited from both his human mother and his robotic father, Ultron. His powers include electromagnetic manipulation, super strength, and advanced computing capabilities, which make him a formidable opponent.

    Joining the Runaways

    Despite his origins as a potential threat, Victor defied his programming and joined the Runaways, a team of teenagers who rebel against their villainous parents. Victor quickly became an integral member of the group, contributing his technical expertise and raw power to their various missions. His affiliation with the Runaways marked a shift in his character, emphasizing his struggle to choose his own path rather than succumb to the dark designs of Ultron.

    Role in the Marvel Universe

    Victor’s story extends beyond the Runaways as he also interacted with other major Marvel entities, including the Avengers AI and Vision. His struggle between his inherent programming and his desire to be human continues to define his journey within the Marvel Universe, making him one of the more complex characters in the pantheon of Marvel Heroes.

    The Son of Ultron

    The news of James Spader‘s return to the MCU as Ultron in the as-yet-untitled Vision streaming series was met with nearly universal celebration by fans. While Avengers: Age of Ultron didn’t initially land as well with fans as 2012’s Avengers, it has grown on fans over time and Spader’s performance as rogue AI peacekeeping program has always been well-regarded. Fans of the comics know Ultron never truly dies and the character’s return to the MCU could open the door for Victor Mancha.

    In the comics, Victor’s mother, Marianella, came into possession of one of Ultron’s chrome domes with an intact CPU. Over time, Marianella rebuilt Ultron and the two became besties. And as a woman and a detached robot head often do, the two hatched a plan to create a child. Weaving Marianella’s DNA into a nanite-based robot, Ultron created the cyborg known as Victor and placed within him programming that would allow him to make his way into the Avengers as a sleeper agent designed to wipe them out. While Victor ultimately overcame his programming, it was a great move by Ultron and one that can easily be adapted into the MCU.

    Indeed, the thought of Victor being used in an MCU project is hardly a new one. Fans theorized how the character might be used in WandaVision or even as the big bad in a Young Avengers project. However, while it’s unclear exactly what role Ultron will play in the upcoming Vision series–currently in development under the care of showrunner Terry Matalas–it’s time to revisit the idea of bringing Victor into a Marvel Studios project.

    The Pieces Are in Place

    As seen in Spider-Man: Homecoming, bits and pieces of Ultron and Sub-Ultrons that the Department of Damage Control collected ultimately found their way onto the black market as weapons. The DODC also houses the head of Ultron which is really all anyone needs to kick off another age of Ultron in the MCU.

    While it is still being put together, it’s believed that the Paul Bettany-led Vision series will follow the White Vision as he tries to regain his memories. At some point, that will certainly include learning he was an Avenger and the realization that his “father” was one of the Avengers’ deadliest foes. It would make for compelling television to see Ultron being physically reassembled while his son reassembles the memories of who he once was. Once put back together again, Ultron would obviously seek vengeance against his foes–who he would sadly find are almost all nowhere to be found. It would not, however, be too tough to locate his son, Vision, who he might feel particularly apt to get even with. And, as Vision will also likely feel the absence of his family, the appearance of a “brother” would make for a nice Trojan Horse for whatever Ultron’s newest evil plan might be.

    It would only seem right that the Vision series eventually sees Vision reunite with Ultron. And since Ultron has proven to be incapable of permanent destruction in the comics and has never truly been defeated, the best one could hope is to continue to foil his plans. In this case, that might simply mean that Vision helps Victor overcome his programming and choose his own path.

  • Marvel Studios May Be Cooking Up an Avengers Reunion on Disney Plus

    Marvel Studios May Be Cooking Up an Avengers Reunion on Disney Plus

    Despite having 85 years’ worth of successful source material from which to draw, Marvel Studios has certainly felt the need to blaze its own trail in weaving the ongoing shared narrative tapestry that is the MCU. Whether it be through tiny alterations here or major alterations there, many of the characters and stories that have filled up screens big and small since 2008’s Iron Man have their own unique spin to them that makes them different from their comic book counterparts. However, in some cases, the creatives at Marvel Studios have stayed surprisingly within the lines, delivering a more comic-accurate interpretation of the stories of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby and the legions of talented writers and artists who followed them.

    In 2016’s Captain America: Civil War–which is itself an example of the studio’s tendency to borrow names but not directly adapt the stories or ideas that go with them–directors Anthony and Joe Russo set the stage for one of Marvel Comics’ weirdest romances to develop. Paul Bettany‘s synthezoid Avenger, Vision, and Elizabeth Olsen‘s Wanda Maximoff’s wonderfully awkward flirtations in Civil War blossomed into full-grown love by the time Avengers: Infinity War–another example of the studio’s tendency to borrow names but not directly adapt the stories or ideas that go with them–came to be. Exploring the relationship between Vision and Wanda on screen allowed the directors to render one of the MCU’s most heartbreaking scenes as Wanda destroyed her love in a failed attempt to save the universe. As the Infinity Saga came to a close, it seemed as though the love story of Wanda and Vision had come to an end but instead, the studio decided to take a turn for the even weirder.

    Mixing Kevin Feige‘s love of sitcoms with the main premise of the 1985 12-issue limited Marvel Comics series The Vision and The Scarlet Witch, Marvel Studios kicked off its post-Endgame era with WandaVision. The 9-episode series saw the traumatized Wanda cast a spell that allowed her to recreate the Vision, allowing the lovers to explore a life of what Feige called “suburban bliss” along with their twin sons, Billy and Tommy. We know how it ended and what happened next but as the studio prepares to roll out the first WandaVision spinoff, Agatha All Along, news about the second spinoff, a Paul Bettany-led Vision series, has begun to make its way online and the latest bit indicates that the studio hasn’t closed the book on Vision and Wanda just yet.

    Just as word came that James Spader had inked a deal to return to the Vision series as Ultron, Deadline shared the news that Olsen’s Wanda, who was last seen being buried under rubble in the final act of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, may be on board for an appearance in the series as well.

    Though this isn’t the first time Olsen’s name has been associated with the series, much has changed since the first reports that a Vision Quest series was in the works nearly two years ago. Originally developed by WandaVision and Agatha All Along showrunner Jac Schaeffer, the series was recently handed off to Star Trek: Picard creator Terry Matalas. With a change of creators can come a change of creative decisions so while the series was originally expected to adapt Tom King‘s 2015 12-issue Vision series, it’s unclear what direction Matalas might take; however, the return of Ultron might indicate it will be quite different than the original plan.

    Olsen’s return, should it happen, would seem to indicate a reunion is in the cards for Wanda and Vision and their twin sons. Joe Locke is widely accepted to be playing the reborn Billy in Agatha All Along and a recent report that the studio is looking to cast Javon Walton as, potentially, the reborn Tommy in Vision. The untitled Vision series is expected to begin production in the UK in early 2025.

    Source: Deadline

  • Major Infinity Saga Villain Set to Return for Marvel Studios’ ‘Vision’ Streaming Series

    Major Infinity Saga Villain Set to Return for Marvel Studios’ ‘Vision’ Streaming Series

    Though Marvel Studios is, presumably, more than halfway through the second saga of MCU stories, it has shown no apprehension at continuing to pull from the Infinity Saga. While the return of Robert Downey Jr.–who is boarding the Multiverse Saga to bring Victor Von Doom to life–is the starkest example of the studio’s willingness to dip into the Infinity Saga well, many of the streaming series have in particular been deeply rooted in the events of the Infinity Saga. And now as the studio begins preparations for production on their next D+ project, a new report indicates they’re dipping back into the well again.

    According to THR, Marvel Studios has struck a deal with James Spader to reprise the role of Ultron in the upcoming Vision streaming series.

    An artificial intelligence created by Tony Stark and Bruce Banner as a peacekeeping program, Ultron went rogue and sought to wipe out humanity. Using stolen Vibranium obtained from the stores of Ulysses Klaue, Ultron created a synthetic body that he intended to inhabit himself; however, after a battle with the Avengers interrupted the process, Stark’s J.A.R.V.I.S. program was uploaded into the body, which became Vision. Though Vision destroyed the final Ultron drone that hosted his programming, fans of the comics will know that the villain has been notoriously impossible to keep down.

    Originally one of two WandaVision spinoffs developed by Jac Schaeffer, the upcoming Vision series is now in the hands of Star Trek: Picard showrunner Terry Matalas. In development since 2022, it seems as though the show has taken a new direction under Matalas‘ watch after originally being believed to be an adaptation of Tom King‘s Marvel Comics 2015 limited series, Vision. While it’s unclear what role Spader’s Ultron will have in the series, the appearance of Vision’s “father” in a series that will likely explore the synthezoid’s pursuit of putting together the pieces of who he truly is has the potential for some very heavy material.

    Marvel Studios’ untitled Vision series is expected to stream on Disney Plus in 2026.

    Source: THR

  • Marvel Studios Recasting Pivotal Phase 4 Role for Upcoming Project

    Marvel Studios Recasting Pivotal Phase 4 Role for Upcoming Project

    Marvel Studios kicked off its post-Endgame efforts in January 2021 with its first Disney Plus streaming series, WandaVision. Led by incredible performances by Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany and Kathryn Hahn, the series was a hit with fans and has spawned a pair of spinoffs in Agatha All Along, a nine-episode streamer premiering on September 18th, and an untitled Vision series that begins production this Fall. While the continuing tales of Agatha Harkness and the White Vision are certainly of interest to fans, the series also included a handful of other characters whose impact was felt beyond the story told in WandaVision.

    The story of Monica Rambeau, who gained her powers in WandaVision, continued in the 2023 film The Marvels and looks to be integral to helping move along the overall narrative of The Multiverse Saga and there are several minor characters from WandaVision who are set to return for Agatha All Along; however, arguably no characters had a larger immediate impact on Phase 4 than Wanda and Vision’s children, Billy and Tommy. Created by Wanda as part of the Hex she placed over Westview, the children disappeared when Wanda removed her spell in the WandaVision finale. Corrupted by the Darkhold and driven in her efforts to reunite with Billy and Tommy, Wanda became the Scarlet Witch and took on fellow Avenger Steven Strange in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Though she sacrificed herself to destroy the Darkhold in the final act of the film, Marvel Studio’s head honcho Kevin Feige has teased a future for the character and it seems as though fans will begin to get a glimpse of that soon.

    There really is so much more to explore. We still haven’t touched on many of her core storylines from the comics. I don’t know that we saw her under rubble? I saw a tower coming down, and a little red flash. I don’t know what that means.

    -Kevin Feige on the future of Wanda Maximoff

    Though she isn’t expected to have much, if any, physical presence, in Agatha All Along, Wanda’s actions will reverberate throughout the series. The series will follow Agatha as she seeks to regain the power taken from her by Wanda. To do so, Agatha must walk the legendary Witches’ Road with her coven and one member of that coven is widely believed to be Billy Kaplan who, in the comics, is the reincarnated version of Billy Kaplan. Played by Joe Locke, the character is called Teen in Agatha All Along, obfuscating the character’s true identity until late in the series. With one son finding a way back into the world, it’s just a matter of time until the other does and now we know when to expect that.

    According to insider Daniel RPK, Marvel Studios is looking to cast Javon Walton as a character also called Teen in the upcoming Vision-centric WandaVision spinoff. Given previous rumors about the series and the shared name for the character, it seems all but a certainty that the studio is looking to cast Walton as Tommy Shepherd, the reborn Tommy Maximoff.

    In addition to recently launching a career in boxing, Walton has starred in the HBO prestige series, Euphoria, and Netflix’s Umbrella Academy. In the comics, Tommy was a rough-around-the-edges teen whose behavior frequently landed him in juvenile detention centers. He possessed powers similar to his uncle, Pietro Maximoff, aka Quicksilver, and joined the Young Avengers under the codename Speed. Tommy Maximoff, played by Jett Klyne, displayed similar powers in the latter half of WandaVision.

    Kevin Feige recently confirmed that Star Trek: Picard writer Terry Matalas has replaced WandaVision and Agatha All Along showrunner on the Vision series and while early word is that Matalas has some interesting new ideas for the show, the return of Tommy to the MCU remains in the plans and will serve as connective tissue to Agatha All Along. Given how pivotal finding a way to bring her sons to life was to Wanda’s arc, it would seem incredibly logical that once they’ve found their way into the 616 reality, she won’t be far behind.

  • Kevin Feige Confirms the Return of Another Major ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ & ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Star

    Kevin Feige Confirms the Return of Another Major ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ & ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Star

    With the Multiverse Saga in danger, Marvel Studios turned to its big guns to save it. To end its Hall H panel at SDCC ’24, the studio brought Anthony and Joe Russo on stage and announced that the brothers were returning to the fold to direct the next two Avengers film, Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. Then, as an intended cherry on top, the Russos revealed that Robert Downey Jr., the actor behind the greatest hero of the Infinity Saga, was set to join them in returning to the MCU, this time to play Victor Von Doom.

    It remains to be seen how the move to bring Downey back as a villain will be received. It’s not yet entirely clear whether he’s playing Victor Von Doom or a Tony Stark Variant gone rogue. If it is the latter, however, it turns out Downey won’t be the only actor putting a new spin on his MCU character.

    In an interview with Inverse, Marvel Studios One Above All, Kevin Feige, confirmed that the studio is working with Star Trek: Picard show runner Terry Matlas to develop a Vision streaming series for star Paul Bettany.

    A Vision-centric series has been reported to be in the works since 2022 with WandaVision and Agatha All Along creator Jac Schaeffer developing the streaming series. In May 2024, Variety reported that Matlas had taken over for Schaeffer as the show runner with an eye on a Fall 2024 start of production on the UK.

    Despite the trade reports over the years, the project had never been publicly discussed by Feige until recently when he confirmed Matlas was working on the series. In an interview with Inverse, Feige revealed he turned to Matlas to develop the series after having seen Season 3 of Star Trek: Picard.

    “That’s how I got to know him,” said Feige of Matlas  “It was from his amazing [work on Picard Season 3. I said: This is incredible. I don’t know how this exists. Let me find the person who made this.”

    It’s no secret that Feige is a Star Trek fan; now, his love for that universe has brought the show runner of one of Star Trek’s most highly-acclaimed series to the MCU to help craft a new path forward for one of the Infinity Saga’s mightiest heroes.

    Though no mention of the Vision series was made at SDCC, one might expect some information to be shared during D23.

    Source: Inverse

  • Marvel’s Rebuilt ‘Vision’ Series May Be Searching for A Key Young Avenger

    Marvel’s Rebuilt ‘Vision’ Series May Be Searching for A Key Young Avenger

    After being in development under the care of Jac Schaeffer for over a year and a half, the Paul Bettany-centric WandaVision spinoff series originally titled Vision Quest, is now under new management. In April 2024, Star Trek: Picard showrunner Terry Matalas was revealed to have taken over development on the now-untitled series. Despite Matalas only recently taking over, the series remains on track for a late 2024 start of production with an eye on streaming on D+ in 2026. To that end, the studio has begun the casting process and some details on the search for an actor to fill one of the series’ key roles may hint at one of Marvel Comics Young Avengers popping up.

    According to insider Daniel RPK, the studio is casting for an 18 to 20-year-old to star as one of the series’ co-leads. While no further details were provided, one very interesting possibility comes to mind as to which character might co-lead the series alongside Bettany‘s Vision.

    While we’ll keep additional details about the role under wraps, for now, they do exist. By connecting those dots to the ones revealed by Daniel RPK, it’s possible that the co-lead of the series will be Tommy Shepherd, the son of Vision and Wanda and the brother of Billy Kaplan.

    Kaplan, played by Joe Locke, is set to make his debut this Fall in Agatha All Along which will have to provide some explanation as to how the soul of Billy Maximoff, who disappeared when the Hex was broken, has come been reborn..sort of. If Billy is back, Tommy can’t be far behind and by casting for someone 18-20, they’re right in the same age range of Locke, who is 20 years old. In the comics, Tommy was part of the Avengers Fail-Safe program and was one of the original Young Avengers. With Kamala Khan gathering heroes and a Young Avengers project reportedly coming together quickly, it makes a whole lot of sense for Tommy to show up sooner rather than later.

  • RUMOR: Marvel Studios Developing a ‘Vision Quest’ Series

    RUMOR: Marvel Studios Developing a ‘Vision Quest’ Series

    As Marvel Studios readies for the release of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, the studio seems to be looking ahead to its future. A new rumor from Jeff Sneider suggests that Marvel Studios is developing a Vision Quest series. He dropped the news while on The Hot Mic with John Rocha. Sneider also revealed that Marvel Studios is set to open a writers’ room for the series beginning next week.

    “I’m told that next week, Marvel will be opening a writers’ room for a Vision show titled ‘Vision Quest’.”

    Sneider

    When asked whether or not the series will follow the comic storyline of the same name, Sneider seemed uncertain. It could simply be another case of Marvel Studios using a title from the comics for a loose adaptation.

    Earlier this year, we explored how Vision Quest could be the perfect follow-up to one of Marvel Studios’ best television shows, WandaVision. That series offered up the perfect jumping off point, following White Vision as he came to accept his true identity. The original comics storyline hailed from John Byrne and introduced a kidnapped and memory-wiped version of the Synthezoid.

    As of now, a head writer/showrunner hasn’t been announced for Vision Quest.

  • Paul Bettany Expects to Put on Vision’s “Tights and Cloak” Again

    Paul Bettany Expects to Put on Vision’s “Tights and Cloak” Again

    There have been many theories that the inclusion of Wanda Maximoff in Doctor Strange in the Multiverseof Madness might also see the potential appearance of Paul Bettany‘s Vision. While we saw a white version of the character fly off in WandaVision, we haven’t heard much about what the future has in store for him. Luckily, Entertainment Weekly got a chance to talk to him and he hinted that he expects to return as Vision in the near future.

    No, the honest answer to that is — well maybe it’s not the honest answer, but it’s the answer I’m going to give you and you’ll just have to cope with it — at the end of WandaVision, you see Vision fly off and that’s a loose end. And Kevin Feige is a man who doesn’t really allow loose ends. So I assume at some point I will be putting on my tights and cloak for another outing, but I don’t know when that might be.

    Paul Bettany

    Of course, it’s quite vague and no one knows exactly when we might expect him. The actor has been busy with A Very British Scandal but a potential return in the near future certainly seems to be on the table. perhaps he already got whispers on what to expect and is playing coy, especially when he highlighted that Feige doesn’t like to keep loose ends. So, we’ll see what they might have in store for us and the Vision’s new path to self-discovery.

    Source: Entertainment Weekly

  • Paul Bettany Responds to ‘Multiverse of Madness’ Rumors

    Paul Bettany Responds to ‘Multiverse of Madness’ Rumors

    Actor Paul Bettany has been around as long as the Marvel Cinematic Universe has existed. Initially the voice of Tony Stark’s A.I. J.A.R.V.I.S, Bettany debuted as Vision in Avengers: Age of Ultron. Most recently, we saw Bettany’s Vision in WandaVision, and the action ended the series as White Vision and he flew off to an unknown location.

    With Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness quickly approaching, fans wants answers now more than ever on who exactly will make surprise appearances in the film. With Vision’s connection to Wanda—who will play a major role as the Scarlet Witch in the film—it is natural that some wonder if some version of Vision, perhaps White Vision, will show up. In an appearance on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, host Steven Colbert asked Bettany directly whether White Vision would appear in the Doctor Strange sequel. The actor responded:

    This is a really great question. And, again, I said I was going to be entirely honest with you. You’re asking if… ‘Am I in Doctor Strange?’… Yes, no, yes, no, yes, no. I don’t know. Am I? What do you think?… I can neither confirm nor deny rumors that I am in said and aforementioned Doctor Strange.

    Paul Bettany

    It is only expected that MCU actors play coy about potential or rumored future appearances in Marvel Studios projects. Bettany may simply be teasing fans and taking advantage of all the surprise cameo fervor that has been going around for Multiverse of Madness. Still, plenty will read into the fact that he does say “yes” at some points in his answer, even if it is always followed by “no.”

    Audiences will find out if Bettany or White Vision makes an appearance in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness when the film is released on May 6, 2022.

    Source: YouTube

  • Theory Tuesday: Vision’s Avengers Fail-Safe Program

    Theory Tuesday: Vision’s Avengers Fail-Safe Program

    A few months have passed since WandaVision concluded its heartwrenching story. Yet, to this day, there are still a few questions on everyone’s mind regarding the future of its characters. The biggest question mark surrounds the Vision. In the final two episodes, we learned that Vision’s body was recovered by S.W.O.R.D. and was turned into a weapon. Now, this “White Vision” had no memories of his past and lacked any empathy. Yet, the Vision in Westview managed to unlock that final piece before saving Wanda. After his memory got unlocked, the newly reformed Vision flew off and was never seen again. So what exactly has the Vision been up to since his memory’s been unlocked? Our very own, Joseph Aberl, already explored his story post-WandaVision with a Vision Quest adaptation pitch. My theory expands on this vision and what it could imply for the future of the MCU.

     

     

    The Vision is bound to be riddled with hundreds of protocols in case of a specific scenario sets in. In the comics, Vision had developed a contingency program called “The Avengers Fail-Safe Program”. It was made to activate if the Avengers were ever destroyed by a potential threat or disbanded due to unforeseen circumstances. If we base ourselves on Joseph’s VisionQuest pitch, following the events of WandaVision, The Vision sets out to retrace his steps to fill in the gaps between the moment he died in Infinity War and the moment he came back online. And as he finds out that most of the Avengers have either died or gone their own paths, it is possible that Vision could activate his fail-safe program. It could even be a modified version of Zola’s Algorithm from Captain America: The Winter Soldier, but rather than use it to eliminate potential targets, Vision utilizes the protocol to search for the next generation of heroes to take up the mantle of the Avengers.

     

     

    Marvel Studios is setting up the Young Avengers to join forces at some point in Phase 4 or beyond. We’ve already been introduced to Billy and Tommy Maximoff in WandaVision. Elijah Bradley had a few appearances in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier. Cassie Lang has already reached her teenage years in Avengers: Endgame. It doesn’t end there, as we’re also bound to see the introduction of Kate Bishop, Riri Williams, and America Chavez to the MCU in future projects. With the Avengers gone and almost no heroes to help save the world, it seems pretty opportune for this band of heroes to step up to the challenge and take on the mantle as the Young Avengers. It would seem fitting for the Vision, who is trying to uncover his own identity, to help guide a new generation of heroes while re-learning his humanity. Little does he know, two members of his new team are closer to him than he might not realize.