9 Most Shocking Betrayals In Marvel History

1. Captain America - Secret Empire

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Secret Empire is the Marmite of comic books in that everyone either loves it or hates it. Yet there is no denying that seeing the man who once punched Hitler in the face turn coat and become the poster boy for fascism is easily the most shocking betrayal in Marvel history.

Even though it's not really our Steve Rogers that is causing all the trouble, what with him being trapped inside a cosmic cube an all, it's still Captain America that is at the forefront of Hydra's push for total world domination, and with this symbol of democracy at the helm they very nearly pull it off.

Eventually the O.G Cap is freed from his prison in time to help lead the charge and win the day but, at the cost of Rick Jones, Jack Flag and Black Widow's lives - quite a high price to pay for following a false idol.

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