MCU Phase 4: Predicting Every Major Character That Will Join

by Ewan Paterson

1. Monica Rambeau

Spectrum Monica Rambeau
Marvel Comics

First Appearance: The Amazing Spider-Man Annual #16

Carol Danvers might be the most famous character to have donned the mantle of Captain Marvel, but there’s another hero who’s just as deserving of a cinematic call-up. Monica Rambeau, who today goes by the mantle of Spectrum, was actually introduced as Captain Marvel in 1982. She then adopted numerous other mantles in the years following, including Photon and Pulsar, before settling on the aforementioned name coined in 2013’s Mighty Avengers #1.

Rambeau might not be as famous as Danvers, but she’s been a consistent presence in the comics and was even the leader of the Avengers for a time. She’s bursting with energy - both in a literal and figurative sense - and while Marvel are keeping things relatively tight-lipped for their first female-led superhero feature, fans have speculated that DeWanda Wise will be playing Rambeau in the upcoming film.

Wise’s role is still undisclosed at this stage, but it would be fantastic to see her bring life to Rambeau. It would be even better if the pair got equal billing, and while it’s true that Brie Larson is poised to take a cosmic spot with Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, Spectrum is too important to be left out.

Who do you think will join the MCU's ranks next? Be sure to let us know in the comments below!

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