10 Inappropriate Stories You Won't Believe Marvel Comics Published
...why were these printed again?
Some of the greatest moments in Marvel's history were when the company made bold decisions. Killing off Gwen Stacy. Turning Jean Grey into a villain. Having Daredevil's identity exposed (one of many times).
Of course, any audacious idea can turn out very badly if it isn't handled the right way. Some stories had potential but were executed so poorly, they left a bad taste in the readers' mouths. Conceptually, the Spider-Clone Saga could have worked but it was mismanaged and dragged out so much - it is now one of the most hated Spider-Man stories ever.
But there are some comics that weren't just bungled or badly written - they never stood a chance. Why did they write a story where Captain America quit the Avengers because a woman turned him down? What's the point in turning a beloved superhero into a villain save for shock value?
While looking at the most awkward moments in Marvel's history, it's clear the writers were just trying to be daring and edgy... and they failed big time.
10. Sue Storm Becomes Malice
Fantastic Four member, Susan Storm, has the ability to turn invisible and conjure psionic energy fields. She is considered not just the most powerful member of her team but one of the strongest superheroes on Earth.
Despite her capability, Sue has served as the damsel in distress countless times, been regularly dismissed for simply being a woman, and has been repeatedly slapped by her husband, Reed Richards, because he "couldn't talk sense to her".
But it gets worse. After Sue suffered a miscarriage, the Psycho-Man took advantage of her deteriorating mental health by brainwashing her into the super-villainess, Malice. In this persona, Sue wore a dominatrix outfit and spiked dog collar. Upon the Fantastic Four's first encounter with Malice, Reed reverted his wife back to normal... by slapping her in the face!
You could almost forgive the writers for this abomination of a plot if they left it in the past. But no. Malice made many more appearances before the Marvel team decided to put Sue's evil persona to bed. Considering the character was spawned out of the worst tragedies a human being can endure, it seems insensitive and tone-deaf that the writers kept incorporating her into the comics for years.