The Defenders
Summary
Marvel Studios now has the opportunity to introduce a new version of Weapon X into theMCU , as Marvel Television’sDefendersprojects may have officially been made MCU canon . Marvel Television’sDefenders Saga , include projects such asDaredevil , Jessica Jones , Luke Cage , Iron Fist , The DefendersandThe Punisher , was integrated into the MCU ’s prescribed timeline on Disney+ in January 2024 , alongside the release of Marvel Spotlight seriesEcho . While Marvel Studios has n’t yet remark on the matter , this suggests that theDefenders Sagais now canon to the MCU , which means more characters from the democratic shows can devolve .
Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio have already reprised their role of Matt Murdock ’s Daredevil and Wilson Fisk ’s Kingpin , severally , from Marvel Television’sDaredevilseries , and Jon Bernthal is localise to join them as Frank Castle ’s Punisher inMarvel Studios ' upcomingDaredevil : Born Again . Although it seems as thoughseveral of theDefenders Saga’sevents have been rewritten for the MCU , many have been retained , meaning more characters , perhaps even Luke Cage , Jessica Jones and Danny Rand , could soon be reappearing . This also think of that unanswered cliffhangers can finally be addressed , include Wilson Bethel ’s Benjamin Poindexter ’s dramaticDaredevilseason 3 end .
Marvel Studios may have just made the Defenders Saga canon to the MCU , which finally brings several smashing tarradiddle and characters into the MCU right .
Marvel Comics’ Bullseye Has Adamantium Reinforcements On His Skeleton
Wilson Bethel depict psychopathologic FBI special agentBenjamin Poindexter inDaredevilseason 3 , conform from Marvel Comics ' Bullseye , who debuted in 1976’sDaredevil # 131 . Both in Marvel Comics andDaredevil , Bullseye forge for Kingpin as one of the world ’s most powerful hitmen , using his fantastically accurate marksmanship to eliminate his butt . His blood feud against Daredevil is more personal in Marvel Comics , however , as the pair struggle on various occasion , with Daredevil often getting the upper paw . This culminates in an epic fight atop a telephone wire , which ends with Bullseye falling several tale , breaking his back , and finding himself paralyze .
During 1983’sDaredevil # 196 , Bullseye is abduct from his hospital bed by Lord Dark Wind , the artificer of the adamantium soldering mental process , and rent to Japan . Two issuance later , Bullseye is restore thanks to Dark Wind braid his bones with adamantium , regenerate his mobility and piddle him capable of unexampled feats . While adamantium was n’t name inDaredevilseason 3 ’s finale , a similar plot line open with Wilson Bethel ’s Poindexter after he was paralyzed during a three - room engagement between him , Daredevil and Kingpin . Since his spine was operated on , it ’s potential that Bullseye could deliver to the MCU even hard than before .
How Bullseye’s MCU Return Could Tease Wolverine’s Debut
Adamantium has been used to raise several charactersin Marvel Comics , but by far the most far-famed is clawed X - Men member Wolverine . In Marvel Comics , James " Logan " Howlett received his adamantium upgrade after being kidnap by the enigmatic Weapon X program , with the original hope of translate Wolverine into the pure , indestructible assassinator . This was slightly altered for Fox ’s 10 - Men Universe , thoughWolverine did still undergo adamantium enhancement , only at the hands of William Stryker ’s Weapon X program in the 1980s . For the MCU , however , it ’s potential that Weapon X could be rewritten again , and may have already been visit .
Hugh Jackman will be hark back as his variation of Wolverine from Fox ’s decade - Men Universe in 2024’sDeadpool 3 , but a young worker is bear to assume the iconic function after Jackman ’s return , though Marvel Studios has n’t yet confirmed casting .
Daredevilseason 3 ’s finale saw Benjamin Poindexter undergoing his emergency operation , and it ’s possible that Marvel Studios could reveal he in fact did have adamantium bind to his spine . This could suggest at Weapon X already having been glimpse inDaredevilseason 3 , which set the microscope stage for Wolverine ’s MCU debut perfectly . If Benjamin Poindexter return as an adamantium - empowered Bullseye , the foundations can be lay for Wolverine to finally make his first visual aspect , too , as both have adamantium in coarse . This would likely occur after Hugh Jackman ’s yield inDeadpool 3 , however , rather debuting theMCU ’s official version of Wolverine .
Where Could Bullseye Appear Next In The MCU?
The most ordered office for Wilson Bethel to return as Benjamin Poindexter ’s Bullseye in the MCU would be inDaredevil : comport Again , paired Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio . However , there are other chance for the villain to reappear , particularly when considering his likely adamantium enhancement . Adamantium has n’t yet been mentioned in the MCU , but is bruit to play a function in thestoryline ofCaptain America : Brave New World , so it ’s possible Bullseye could return alongside Sam Wilson ’s Captain America . Bullseye and Captain America have battled in Marvel Comics , so there is veridical precedence for this to be the casing .
During Marvel Comics’Civil WarandSecret Invasionevents , Bullseye was featured as a prominent member of the Thunderbolts team . This perhaps means he could be include in the MCU ’s version of the squad in Marvel Studios ' upcomingThunderboltscrossover project . Poindexter antecedently worked for the FBI , and the bolt are expect to constitute under the CIA , so his inclusion in the squad is n’t far - fetched . Bullseye could also have a office in Phase 6’sAvengers 5andSecret Wars , or in any continuation of theDefenderscharacters ' stories in the MCU , especially with his former party boss , Kingpin , on the warpath .
