It’s no secret; Marvel fans love Peggy Carter, and they’ll back the British spy until the end. The no-nonsense SSR agent debuted in Captain America as a confidant and love interest to Steve Rogers, but her role in the MCU has expanded since. And, now, fans are curious if Avengers: Infinity War may bring the heroine back.
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Social media began buzzing about the possibility of Peggy’s MCU comeback in the wake of San Diego Comic Con, and sites like Uproxx have weighed in on the possibility. Last weekend, Marvel Studios shared footage of Avengers: Infinity War with SDCC attendees, and a short montage preceded it showing each of the MCU’s Infinity Gems. When the Time Gem was introduced, a voiceover of Doctor Strange saying, “Time can fix anything” was heard before a new scene cut in. The footage showed Steve Rogers speaking to Peggy Carter in Captain America: The Winter Soldier before the heroine transformed into her younger self.
None of the footage from the montage is said to be new, but Peggy’s transformation has Steggy shippers wondering whether Avengers: Infinity War will bring the heroine back. Fans will remember the SHIELD founder passed away back in Captain America: Civil War, an event which left Steve in mourning. Bringing back Peggy may seem like something fans would want for the good Captain, but there will be little joy in her revival if Thanos orchestrates it.
Avengers: Infinity War is expected to see Thanos take control of most – if not all – of the Infinity Gems. If the Mad Titan has the power of the Time and/or Soul Gem, the villain could mess with reality and bring back loved ones of the Avengers only to kill them. Thanos isn’t known for playing nice, and fans shouldn’t think the guy is above reviving Peggy just to make her fight Steve or simply kill her.
Still, there are plenty of other ways for Thanos to torture the Avengers when they step up to him. Peggy’s story arc within the MCU has been nicely wrapped even if it was through her death. Marvel Studios has experimented with elongating Peggy’s canon schtick through projects like Agent Carter, and there is still room for Marvel to expand upon the heroine as such. However, when it comes to film, there is little outward reason to bring Peggy back in Avengers: Infinity War.
For now, fans can only assume the Infinity Gem teaser shown at SDCC was simply highlighting a point about the Time Stone; The gem has the power to do incredible things, and its power should be used wisely. Marvel Studios has entrusted the Russo Brothers to wield that gem and its counterparts with care; Even if the directors are diehard Steggy shippers, they won’t bring back Peggy just for the thrill of it. There will need to be a real reason for the heroine to reappear, and fans can only hope such a comeback won’t be because Captain America himself has stepped through the pearly gates.
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Avengers: Infinity War is described by Marvel Studios as the culmination of everything in the Marvel Cinematic Universe since Iron Man in 2008. The movie is filming now under directors Anthony and Joe Russo, from a screenplay by Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely.
The expansive confirmed cast includes Robert Downey, Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner, Scarlett Johansson, Tom Holland, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bethany, Sebastian Stan, Benedict Cumberbatch, Benedict Wong, Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, Karen Gillan, Vin Diesel, Dave Bautista, Bradley Cooper, Pom Klementieff, and Josh Brolin as the villain Thanos.
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