Jonathan Majors’ unresolved legal troubles related to an alleged assault have proven to be a backstep for the Marvel studios and they are facing some tough decisions in regards to Kang the Conqueror, who is known to be the key villain in Marvel’s upcoming phases. However, the studio is likely to bring over another supervillain who is as dangerous as Thanos.
Thanos was indeed a well-established and formidable character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe owing to the extensive build-up throughout the Infinity Saga. While he emerged as the ultimate villain in the early stages of MCU, he didn’t truly step into the role of the primary antagonist until “Avengers: Infinity War.” Prior to that, he made cameo appearances in mid and post-credit scenes or was discussed by various MCU characters.
Nevertheless, the MCU is now in the process of establishing a new antagonist to fill the void left by Thanos. Well, it’s definitely not Kang the Conqueror, reports Screenrant. Kingpin, although initially portrayed as a mere crime lord from New York City, shares surprising parallels with the Mad Titan.
Originally, Kingpin was introduced in ‘Daredevil’ but made his official MCU debut in ‘Hawkeye’. The Marvel Cinematic Universe features Kingpin following a trajectory similar to Thanos. Moreover, Kingpin has already made more on-screen appearances than Thanos, and he has yet to be presented as the central main antagonist.
In addition to their parallel MCU storylines, Thanos and Kingpin share many character traits. Both characters are driven by a common goal: the desire to create a better world, even if it means resorting to extreme measures to achieve it.
While Thanos infamously aimed to eliminate half of the universe’s population; Kingpin sought to rejuvenate his hometown, Hell’s Kitchen, by dismantling it and rebuilding it as a crime-free haven.
For those unaware, Kingpin aka Wilson Fisk is a formidable business tycoon and crime boss who wields significant influence in New York City, as ‘Hawkeye’ illustrates the impact of his power on characters like Clint Barton and Maya Lopez.
Kang The Conqueror might appear to be the natural successor to Thanos owing to the sheer scale and cosmic threats, given their comparable levels of menace. However, while not posing a galactic threat, Kingpin exudes a similar aura to Thanos while remaining a human antagonist.
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