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The Marvel Cinematic Universe has already introduced a huge number of Stan Lee’s most popular creations, but there are still several characters with major potential who haven’t appeared on screen. Some of these heroes could expand existing corners of the MCU, while others could open the door to entirely new stories and eras.
Below are five of the strongest candidates who deserve a proper MCU debut.
5. Doctor Voodoo (Jericho Drumm)
Created by Stan Lee, Len Wein, and John Romita Sr.
Jericho Drumm is one of the most powerful sorcerers in Marvel Comics, but he has yet to appear in the MCU. In the comics, Jericho originally chose a quiet academic career instead of the mystical path expected of him. That changed after the death of his brother Daniel, leading Jericho to embrace the mystic arts and eventually become known as Doctor Voodoo.
The MCU already introduced Daniel Drumm in Doctor Strange, which means the foundation for Jericho’s origin story is already in place. Comic fans know him as a character with a wide range of magical abilities, from teleportation and energy manipulation to necromancy and dimensional travel. He has also served as Sorcerer Supreme during times when Doctor Strange lost the title.
Bringing Doctor Voodoo into the MCU would add depth, diversity, and a new mystical perspective that differs from Strange’s more traditional magical approach.
4. Marvel Boy / The Uranian (Robert Grayson)
Created by Stan Lee, Russ Heath, and Roy Thomas
Robert Grayson has one of the strangest and most fascinating origins of any early Marvel character. The son of a scientist who fled to Uranus during WWII, Grayson was raised among the Eternals living there. Advanced alien technology allowed him to return to Earth as Marvel Boy, equipped with energy-projecting “light bracelets” and a UFO-style spacecraft.
Later stories significantly reworked the character, revealing that his physiology had been altered so heavily that he was no longer fully human. His “human appearance” was explained as a constant illusion projected by his telepathic powers.
Because of his alien modifications, Marvel Boy requires a special suit just to survive on Earth. Combined with his retro sci-fi aesthetic and unusual abilities, he brings a unique tone that the MCU hasn’t explored yet. He is also an important part of the Agents of Atlas, a team Marvel still hasn’t adapted despite its rich potential for global, multi-genre storytelling.
3. The Two-Gun Kid (Matthew Hawk)
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Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby
The Two-Gun Kid is one of Marvel’s classic Western heroes. A skilled lawyer by day and masked vigilante by night, Matthew Hawk relies on his training, quick reflexes, and expert marksmanship rather than superpowers.
What makes him especially interesting for the MCU is his history with time travel. In the comics, he assists the Avengers during their journeys into the past and even ends up transported to the present era for a period of time. This gives him a natural entry point into modern MCU continuity while still preserving his Old West identity.
A Western-themed superhero project would bring a fresh style to Marvel’s lineup, and Two-Gun Kid could easily appear in a series or film that experiments with tone while still connecting back to established MCU characters.
2. The Destroyer (Kevin Marlow)
Created by Stan Lee and Jack Binder
Despite being the first superhero Stan Lee ever created, the Destroyer has never appeared in the MCU. In the comics, he begins as a journalist in Nazi-occupied territory who, after receiving an experimental version of the Super-Soldier Serum, becomes a costumed anti-fascist vigilante.
The serum grants him enhanced strength and slowed aging, allowing him to remain active for decades. His fighting style is more intense and brutal than many classic Marvel heroes, giving him a darker edge that could offer something new to the MCU.
The franchise has already hinted at other WWII-era superhumans in films like Ant-Man and Captain America: The First Avenger. Introducing the Destroyer would allow Marvel to expand its historical superhero roster and explore stories that blend espionage, wartime action, and early-era heroics.
1. Wyatt Wingfoot
Created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby
Wyatt Wingfoot is a long-standing Marvel supporting hero who has appeared in numerous adventures alongside the Fantastic Four and She-Hulk. Although he has no supernatural powers, he is a highly skilled tracker, driver, athlete, and marksman, and the eventual leader of the fictional Keewazi tribe.
Wyatt often fills the role of a grounded, capable human hero who can stand alongside superpowered allies without being overshadowed. His adventures span everything from cross-country missions to cosmic encounters often thanks to his friendship with the Human Torch.
The MCU has not yet introduced the Fantastic Four or She-Hulk’s full supporting cast, making now an ideal time to bring Wyatt into the spotlight. His presence would add cultural depth, human-level heroism, and a classic pulp-adventure feel that fits naturally into Marvel’s evolving world.
Final Thoughts
Stan Lee gave us the foundation of the entire Marvel world, but honestly? There are still so many incredible heroes he dreamt up just waiting for their time in the spotlight. Think about it: Doctor Voodoo, Marvel Boy, the Two-Gun Kid, the Destroyer, and Wyatt Wingfoot. These aren't just obscure names; they're tickets to entirely new genres and corners of the Marvel Universe we haven't touched yet.
That’s what’s so exciting! This group brings everything: deep magic, cosmic weirdness, Old West grit, WWII action, and grounded, human heroics. They could seriously widen the scope of the MCU.
So, let's play Kevin Feige for a minute😊: Which one gets the green light first, and what wild, impossible-to-predict MCU Phase do you drop them into?
Hit the comments and let's start casting!
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