Alexei Shostakov, also known as the Red Guardian, first appeared in 1967’s Avengers #43 (by Roy Thomas and John Buscema) and has since been a soldier, hero, villain, and everything in between. While only appearing in a handful of comics, the Red Guardian’s inclusion in 2021’s Black Widow, depicted by Stranger Things star David Harbour, has brought Alexei back into the spotlight.The MCU version of Alexei shares some personality traits with his comic book counterpart, but the two characters are vastly different. Usually being linked with Black Widow, the popularity of Harbour’s portrayal and his inclusion in the 2023 Thunderbolts series (by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Geraldo Borges, and Joe Sabino), as well as the upcoming Thunderbolts* film, might be a sign of readers seeing much more of Alexei Shostakov in Marvel Comics.Given Alexei’s impressive covert achievements, the KGB recruited the soldier as the new Red Guardian. It forced him to break all contact with everyone he knew, including his wife, Natalia. Believing Alexei was dead, Natalia was recruited into the Black Widow program and later became the famous Black Widow of the Avengers. Meanwhile, Alexei underwent intense physical and mental training, making him a cold and ruthless weapon for the Soviet Union.
Alexei Shostakov, also known as the Red Guardian, first appeared in 1967’s Avengers #43 (by Roy Thomas and John Buscema) and has since been a soldier, hero, villain, and everything in between. While only appearing in a handful of comics, the Red Guardian’s inclusion in 2021’s Black Widow, depicted by Stranger Things star David Harbour, has brought Alexei back into the spotlight.
The MCU version of Alexei shares some personality traits with his comic book counterpart, but the two characters are vastly different. Usually being linked with Black Widow, the popularity of Harbour’s portrayal and his inclusion in the 2023 Thunderbolts series (by Jackson Lanzing, Collin Kelly, Geraldo Borges, and Joe Sabino), as well as the upcoming Thunderbolts* film, might be a sign of readers seeing much more of Alexei Shostakov in Marvel Comics.
Given Alexei’s impressive covert achievements, the KGB recruited the soldier as the new Red Guardian. It forced him to break all contact with everyone he knew, including his wife, Natalia. Believing Alexei was dead, Natalia was recruited into the Black Widow program and later became the famous Black Widow of the Avengers. Meanwhile, Alexei underwent intense physical and mental training, making him a cold and ruthless weapon for the Soviet Union.
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