Despite superhero fatigue claims, new projects show lasting audience interest. This article suggests studios rediscover forgotten comic book heroes, highlighting teams like Gen 13 and Shadowpact with their potential for fresh storytelling and engaging narratives.
Even though detractors continue to say audiences have superhero fatigue, the number of upcoming projects starring costume-clad crime-fighters suggests otherwise. A James Gunn directed Superman movie is generating excitement, and the brilliant Max series Creature Commandos shows there are still original interpretations of comic book properties to be made.
9 'Shadowpact' First Appearance: Days of Vengeance #1 Shadowpact is a group of unlikely characters who come together to fight the strongest of supernatural forces. The group consists of superpowered heroes like Ragman, a man who wears a suit of souls that grants him the physical abilities of the souls trapped in his garments, and Detective Chimp, who is exactly as he sounds– a chimp who is a detective.
7 'Excalibur' First Appearance: Excalibur Special Edition #1 Excalibur, an X-Men spinoff created by Chris Claremont and Alan Davis, would be a fun international addition to the MCU. Based out of the United Kingdom, the team features leader Captain Britain along with X-Men mainstays Nightcrawler, Shadowcat, and a version of the Phoenix. Due to Claremont’s writing and the unique setting and lineup of the team, Excalibur was a fan-favorite series for a time.
When looking at Creature Commandos and how odd of a choice it was to adapt at face value, it’s interesting to consider what could be done with an offbeat team such as Captain Carrot and His Amazing Zoo Crew. Gunn has managed to inject personality and heart into some obscure characters like the Guardians of the Galaxy, so maybe this can be the next band of misfits he turns into a billion-dollar franchise.
3 'The Great Lakes Avengers' First Appearance: West Coast Avengers #46 Featuring characters such as the undying Mr. Immortal and the fan-favorite Squirrel Girl, The Great Lakes Avengers has an interesting roster of heroes that offer a more ground-level take on super-powered crime fighting teams. While the offshoot of The Avengers was not an officially endorsed group by Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, they would eventually gain mentorship in the form of Hawkeye.
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