Marvel Comics features a spectacular roster of world-famous characters. But it has never been particularly known for its sidekicks. Heroes like Spider-Man, Captain America, Black Panther, and Captain Marvel shatter box office records and continue to sell monumental comic book runs. But sidekicks like Hawkeye, Ms. Marvel, and Stature speak to a larger problem with Marvel’s current partnership dynamics of its characters.Marvel is in a difficult situation right now with its sidekicks. The debut of Spider-Boy and recent variant covers that use that same concept, certainly don’t help with Marvel’s obsession with copying its prominent heroes. Marvel needs to readjust and come up with an initiative for the future that focuses on original characters. Right now, many protagonists don’t even have crucial sidekicks in their stories. Considering everything narratively a sidekick can bring to the table, as demonstrated with heroes like Falcon and Bucky, there’s definitely room for more to be introduced!The problem at the core of Marvel’s sidekick strategies thus far is that the company refuses to create original figures. Look across Marvel’s major teenage teams, and they are all packed with monikers, power sets, and backstories that mirror already established heroes. The Young Avengers for example have Patriot as a Captain America copy, Wiccan and Speed as Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver doppelgangers, and Hulking as the Green Goliath’s follow-up. The roster expands far beyond to include many other mimicked figures. The same can be said for The Champions. Ironheart, Ms. Marvel, Spider-Man, and Viv Vision are all younger vigilantes who have taken their identity from an icon they’ve served alongside. While many of those named characters have acted as sidekicks, Marvel often moves their stories away from the heroes they should be serving with, perhaps to ensure that powers and abilities in the comics are well-balanced. After all, it might be too much to see identical heroes in every issue. Many of those named heroes are fan-favorites. Indeed, it seems as if the MCU will be adapting the Young Avengers to the shared universe considering their popularity. Luckily on a personal level, each of these characters boasts compelling traits that audiences want to follow. But without those key developments, it’s hard for them to stand out from the super crowd.RELATED: The History of Wolverine’s Costumes in Marvel Comics
Marvel Comics features a spectacular roster of world-famous characters. But it has never been particularly known for its sidekicks. Heroes like Spider-Man, Captain America, Black Panther, and Captain Marvel shatter box office records and continue to sell monumental comic book runs. But sidekicks like Hawkeye, Ms. Marvel, and Stature speak to a larger problem with Marvel’s current partnership dynamics of its characters.
Marvel is in a difficult situation right now with its sidekicks. The debut of Spider-Boy and recent variant covers that use that same concept, certainly don’t help with Marvel’s obsession with copying its prominent heroes. Marvel needs to readjust and come up with an initiative for the future that focuses on original characters. Right now, many protagonists don’t even have crucial sidekicks in their stories. Considering everything narratively a sidekick can bring to the table, as demonstrated with heroes like Falcon and Bucky, there’s definitely room for more to be introduced!
The problem at the core of Marvel’s sidekick strategies thus far is that the company refuses to create original figures. Look across Marvel’s major teenage teams, and they are all packed with monikers, power sets, and backstories that mirror already established heroes. The Young Avengers for example have Patriot as a Captain America copy, Wiccan and Speed as Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver doppelgangers, and Hulking as the Green Goliath’s follow-up. The roster expands far beyond to include many other mimicked figures. The same can be said for The Champions. Ironheart, Ms. Marvel, Spider-Man, and Viv Vision are all younger vigilantes who have taken their identity from an icon they’ve served alongside. While many of those named characters have acted as sidekicks, Marvel often moves their stories away from the heroes they should be serving with, perhaps to ensure that powers and abilities in the comics are well-balanced. After all, it might be too much to see identical heroes in every issue. Many of those named heroes are fan-favorites. Indeed, it seems as if the MCU will be adapting the Young Avengers to the shared universe considering their popularity. Luckily on a personal level, each of these characters boasts compelling traits that audiences want to follow. But without those key developments, it’s hard for them to stand out from the super crowd.
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