The Defenders
With the premiere ofThe Defenders , the original Marvel / Netflix plan has add up to a close as Phase 2 of the street - level corner of the MCU prepares to start . But while the poser used for the series closely resembles that employed by the films , there ’s no guarantee that a 2d season ofThe Defenderswill arrive in a few years time . In fact , we ’ve heard multiple time that this wasa one - off show . Still , it was alsoa big striking for Netflixand still support the Marvel name . As such , it ’s not hard to imagine the approaching season ofDaredevil , Jessica Jones , Luke Cage , Iron Fist , and evenThe Punishereventually feed into a unexampled time of year ofThe Defenders . Like with this season , it will likely take a with child threat to pull together so many disparate hoagie who dislike teamwork . We could once again see villains and plot from each show come together for a new supergroup , but there ’s also plenty of raw teams of villains that could be brought over from the comics . There ’s even every possibility that the story of season 1 ofThe Defenderswill replication across Phase 2 of each show before presenting a new challenge to the assembled heroes . irrespective of what will befall , we have a few impregnable candidates for villains for The Defenders to front if they receive a second season .
Thunderbolts
These days , theThunderboltsin Marvel Comics is a group of reform malefactor ordinarily corral by a poor boy or two . Like DC ’s Suicide Squad , they run black ops government mission to bring in their exemption . But they did n’t set out out that way .
debut in 1997’sThe Incredible Hulk#449 , the Thunderbolts would go on to have their own solo title later in the same year . Presented as a fresh mathematical group of superheroes , it was eventually revealed that the squad was in fact a bunch of mask villains led by Baron Zemo . As part of a plan to fill the interruption left by a phone number of vanish / kill heroes , Zemo ’s team stepped in to economize the twenty-four hours and writhe their way into the superhero community .
Once the scheme was uncovered , however , many of the criminals realized they prefer being on the side of goodness . This led to the modern personification of the squad , as an attempt to reform supervillains . Many of the original members , like Songbird ( fka Screamin ' Mimi ) and Mach - X ( fka the Beetle ) have keep to serve up as heroes over the years and assist the new Thunderbolts .
Not only is the mind of the Thunderbolts perfect for a Netflix show , but season 2 ofThe Defenderswould be a slap-up place to see a variant of their original level told . From there , an uniting of their dissimilar comic al-Qur’an incarnation could appear in a standalone serial , with Luke Cage conduce Punisher , Elektra , Ghost Rider , and more .
Yandroth
Who well for The Defenders to campaign in a new season than the first scoundrel the team ever battled in the comics . Of of course , they had a much dissimilar card back then . When The defender first formed in the pages of 1971’sMarvel Feature#1 , the squad consisted ofDoctor Strange , the Hulk , and Namor . Soon , Silver Surfer joined as well . Given their combined great power level , it makes good sense that their enemy was more than a bunch of ninjas and immortal enterpriser .
The team first battled Yandroth , an stranger with the title Scientist Supreme who over time begin incorporating magic with is tech . While fantastical , it ’s not hard to see a variation on the character introduced as a threat . He could even ally himself with other mystic scourge the comic script Defenders have faced , such as Umar and the Nameless One . combine , they could make for a magical and demonic supervillain pool that would be perfect for The Defenders if they bestow in Hero of Alexandria such as Ghost Rider and Moon Knight . And though all the necromancy may seem at betting odds with the aesthetic of the Marvel Netflix shows , it ’s actually par for the course .
In the movies , Marvel has only just begin touching on the mystical . The purportedly grounded Netflix shows , however , have been unabashedly weaving in magic for the retiring two eld . While Doctor Strange ’s abilities , everything to do with Asgard , and the traditional knowledge around Ghost Rider have all been stage as innovative science , no one has set about to rationalize the Iron Fist ’s earth or the supernatural enemy Daredevil has faced .
From Danny ’s powers to the reanimation of the Hand to the existence of flying dragon , The Defendersonce again presented multiple magical constituent at expression value . With that in judgement , it ’s not hard to imagine Yandroth , Umar , and other magical and demonic threats clashing with The Defenders in the future .
The Wrecking Crew
Though the Wrecking Crew is most make love as a team that combat Thor , the building - theme villains first faced the Defenders in issue # 17 of their 1974 ego - style comic . The Wrecking Crew has a pretty fantastical backstory that would need to be grounded and aerodynamic , but they ’d still make some fun villains for The Defenders to face . And while we ca n’t see them as the main enemy for the hero sandwich , they could dish up as minions of someone more knock-down .
The general story of the Wrecking Crew is that they spring while in prison under the guidance of Dr. Eliot Franklin . The not - so - good Doctor of the Church asks fellow yard bird Wrecker to steal a Vasco da Gamma bomb for him , and brings in two more thug for the line of work . Thanks to the Wrecker make a magical crowbar that was captivate by the Asgardian Norn Queen ( badly ) , Franklin has each of the men clasp the weapon as a lightning bolt surge through it . As a result , they all become passing strong and durable ( still serious ) . Again , they ’d require to undergo a radical transformation to work on screen , but it would be a bam to see an MCU version of the Wrecking Crew go up against the Defenders .
Shadowland
Shadowlandisn’t a baddie , but the story electric discharge would be a marvelous plot to adapt for time of year 2 ofThe Defenders . Not only does it involve many of the heroes and scoundrel we ’ve already met , but Daredevil essentially becomes the antagonist . By basing the story around this approximation , The Defenderscould go beyond a bare battle of good versus immorality and dive into something deeper .
Released in 2010 and indite by Andy Diggle , Shadowlandand its various tie - in comics see Daredevil take control of the Hand and institute a new headquarters in Hell ’s Kitchen . The massive construction serve both as a prison for foe and temple to Daredevil and the Hand . The story feature Daredevil grow ever darker , even kill his archenemy Bullseye . Along the way , Spider - Man , Elektra , Luke Cage , Iron Fist , Kingpin , the Punisher , and Ghost Rider all feature .
Aside from Spider - Man , the television side of the MCU already has each of these characters . The write up would also serve as the perfect chance to bring the Robbie Reyes Ghost Rider into the Netflix world . Moon Knight and White Tiger also play key roles , two character fans have been dying to see get their own serial .
With season 3 ofDaredevilfocusing onBorn Againand likely precede Bullseye , we could see the next few years build to him creating Shadowland and wipe out the knave . From there , his friends and enemies could join forces to stop him , introducing Modern fiber the MCU and set up up Phase 3 of the Netflix universe .
Kingpin and The Hand
The immediate side effect ofShadowlandsees Kingpin taking control of the adroitness and the Hand itself . By combining the ruthless businessman with the mystical ninja , Daredevil and the various street - layer heroes of New York are grant a terrifying fresh threat . If Marvel decides to skip or condense Shadowland as an bow , we could well see Phase 2 construction towards Kingpin take mastery of the Hand by some mean .
By doing so , two of Daredevil ’s biggest scoundrel would be brought together . The Hand as the villain for season 2 ofThe Defendersmight feel a small repetitive , but under Kingpin ’s leadership we could see an exciting variation on the familiar narrative . It would also take into account characters like Lady Bullseye and Typhoid Mary to enter the ruffle ( more on the latter next ) . If nothing else , Fisk ’s term of office as the leader of the Hand could take after a Shadowland - themed time of year 2 ofThe Defendersand serve as Daredevil ’s main opposition in Phase 3 of his show .
Phase 2 Cabal
While there are a number of villainous team and moody plots from the cartoon strip that time of year 2 ofThe Defenderscould focus on , there ’s a strong chance they ’ll just create a whole raw terror . Though the Hand and Elektra are straight from the comics , the Five Fingers was essentially invented for the show . And while Madame Gao deal similarity with the Crane Mother , Alexandraand her ilk are newfangled invention . Because of that , there ’s no way to infer which villains might be forge for time of year 2 ofThe Defenders . That said , a similar gadget could be used to land together the upcoming menace each fighter will face .
As mentioned before , there ’s a sound opportunity Bullseye will be come to season 3 ofDaredevil . Meanwhile , season 2 ofIron Fistwill likely up the terror of Danny ’s former friend Davos . In the comics , he ’s the villainous Steel Serpent , and he ’ll probably be taking up that Mickey Mantle soon . We ’ve also see rumors thatJessica Jones will look Typhoid Marynext year and Luke Cage willsquare off against Bushmaster .
Along with passel of side villain and minions , it ’s not severe to imagine the various rogues of each Marvel Netflix show coming together to form another sinister conspiracy that threatens New York City . And while season 2 ofThe Defendersisn’t guaranteed , it ’s only a issue of time before Marvel ’s street - level wedge have to team up again .
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