Eight years after being cut fromGuardians of the GalaxyVolume Two,this hero is finally joining the franchise. The threeGuardians of the Galaxymovies introduced a plethora of cosmic heroes to the MCU. Yet for every character who made it to the screen, others did not make the cut. Now, one is finally joining the team.
As reported here atScreenRantand other outlets,Marvel is releasing a newGuardians of the Galaxytitle, spinning out of theImperialevent.
The book, which will be written by Dan Abnett and Jonathan Hickman and drawn by Cory Smith,features a new lineup for the venerable team, including Darkhawk.
Darkhawk Continued a Trend of Teen Heroes at Marvel
Darkhawk Has Ties to the Cosmic Corner of the Marvel Universe
Darkhawk is a fan-favorite character who is overdue for a rediscovery. Tom DeFalco and Mike Manley created the character, and Danny Fingeroth wrote the majority of his appearances.Darkhawk was high school student Chris Powell, who gained a vast array of powers after finding a mysterious amulet that encased him in a hawk-like suit of armor.
Darkhawk would appear inThe Runawaysas part of the “Loners,” a group of former teen heroes. Darkhawk would find himself pressed back into action multiple times.
Although some might be tempted to write Darkhawk off as a product of the “grim and gritty 1990s,” the character has proven to have a shelf life after his book ended in 1995.Darkhawk would appear inThe Runawaysas part of the “Loners,” a group of former teen heroes. Darkhawk would find himself pressed back into action multiple times.
Shortly after The Loners, Darkhawk migrated to the cosmic corner of the Marvel Universe, participating in events such asWar of Kings.It would be during this time that Darkhawk wouldfirst encounter the Guardians of the Galaxy. After attempting a new life on Earth, Darkhawk once again went into space.
Darkhawk Was Almost InGuardians of the Galaxy Volume 2
Darkhawk Still Has a Shot at Joining the MCU
Darkhawk’s addition to the new Guardians of the Galaxy roster is a bittersweet triumph for the cult character. As James Gunn was preparingGuardians of the Galaxy Volume Two, he briefly considered including Darkhawk in the film, but opted not to use him after all. Why Gunn decided not to use Darkhawk was never revealed.
Although Gunn skipped over Darkhawk for hisGuardiansmovies, the character could still appear in an MCU production one day.The cosmic side of the MCU is lying low at the moment now that theGuardiansmovies have ended, but rumors of aNovaseries persist. If so, this could be the perfect place to introduce Darkhawk.
Darkhawk Could Be Used to Bring a Big-Time X-Men Foe Into the MCU
The Shi’Ar Are Best Known as X-Men Foes, But They Have Ties to Darkhawk Too
Darkhawk has ties to one of Marvel’s biggest cosmic empires: the Shi’Ar. His armor was the product of the empire’s technology.The Shi’Ar have been absent from the MCU, but with the X-Men now a part of the MCU, it is only a matter of time before they appear.
If this is the case, then aDarkhawkMCU project could be the perfect launching point for the Shi’Ar, who have made a huge impact in the comics and can do the same on-screen.
It is likely that the MCU’s firstX-Menmovies will be more concerned with establishing the mutant’s status quo than introducing cosmic empires. If this is the case, then aDarkhawkMCU project could be the perfect launching point for the Shi’Ar, who have made a huge impact in the comics and can do the same on-screen.
Darkhawk is the Perfect Addition to the Guardians of the Galaxy
Darkhawk Has Gone from the Streets of New York to Outer Space
While the case can be made for excluding Darkhawk from theGuardians of the Galaxymovies, his involvement with the team in the comics makes perfect sense.He has already met the team occasionally. With his experience in teams such as the West Coast Avengers, Darkhawk is a proven team player.
TheGuardians of the Galaxyfranchise, both on-screen and in the comics, has explored the cosmic side of the Marvel Universe.The films introduced the Kree, Ego the Living Planet and a host of other cosmic concepts and characters. The comics have likewise woven vast stories involving many galactic powers, such as the Skrulls and Spartax.
By including Darkhawk in the Guardians, the franchise has the opportunity to expand his lore even further.
Darkhawk, like any good character, has progressed and grown beyond his original scope. Envisioned as a street-level hero, Darkhawk has become one of the most powerful heroes in the cosmos thanks to a series of revelations about the nature of his armor and amulet.
ImperialIs Setting Up a New Guardians of the Galaxy Team, and Darkhawk Will Be a Major Part of It
Darkhawk Has A Chance to Shine in the Marvel Universe at Last
Darkhawk has a lot to offer the Guardians of the Galaxy. In addition to already existing team experience, Darkhawk’s armor gives him a vast suite of powers, ones that could come in handy for the Guardians asthey deal withImperial fallout.HowImperialimpacts Darkhawk has not been revealed, but it is enough to get him to join the team.
Darkhawk is a cool character, with many awesome stories left in him. Although denied a role inGuardians of the GalaxyVolume Two, Darkhawk will soon get sweet revenge by joining the team as they embark on a bold new era, one that will hopefully see the character thrive at last.
