Avengers: Infinity War Trailer Breakdown - 31 Images You Need To See

By Jack Pooley /

16. Proxima Midnight

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A new villainous character is introduced half-way through the trailer, as Proxima Midnight, Thanos' daughter and an extremely dangerous member of his elite Black Order, throws her spear into the darkness.

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However, it's caught rather effortlessly by Captain America (though it's pretty tough to make him out due to the lighting), presumably as he makes his bada** debut during the movie's first act.

The blurry little we see of Proxima at least looks fantastic, and will hopefully cement her as one of the movie's most palpable threats.

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15. "Get This Man A Shield"

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As Thanos' attack unfolds, T'Challa can be heard instructing, "Evacuate the city, engage all defences...and get this man a shield."

At that moment, Cap steps out from the shadows, having just grabbed and presumably dropped Proxima's spear. Now we can see that Cap's not only kitted out in an all-black attire that couldn't be further from his traditional garb, but he's also sporting a sizeable beard, presumably because when you're on the run, facial grooming isn't a top priority.

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It totally suits Cap, of course, and makes it clear that he's shed his previous clean-shaven image in favour of something much grittier. This beardy version of the superhero has already earned the nickname "Punished Cap" among fans, in reference to the Metal Gear Solid V character Punished Snake to which he bears an incredible resemblance.

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