7 Marvel Super Soldiers Still Missing From the MCU

Despite being a big part of Phase One, super soldiers have never been more relevant in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Steve Rogers isn’t around anymore, but he’s got plenty of characters following in his footsteps. His childhood friend, Bucky Barnes, continues to atone for the mistakes of his past, even earning a place in the United States Congress. John Walker isn’t on the same righteous path as Bucky, still fighting for himself mostly. However, becoming part of the New Avengers may teach him how good doing the right thing feels. All that to say, it’s a great time to be a super soldier in the MCU.

While it would seem like the MCU has covered just about every serum-infused base possible, underestimating Marvel Comics isn’t a smart move. After all, it has nearly 100 years’ worth of history, which is plenty of time to create a long list of Captain America wannabes. Here are seven Marvel super soldiers still missing from the MCU.

7) Nomad

Kids in the Marvel Universe love them some Captain America, but few do it like Jack Monroe. After being convinced by William Burnside, who changed his name to Steve Rogers, Monroe takes a new version of the Super Soldier Serum and pretends to be Bucky. The serum does serious damage to the young man’s brain, though, so he goes after the real Cap when he returns from the ice. Fortunately, the hero shows mercy and takes Monroe under his wing, having him adopt the Nomad identity.

6) Union Jack

Going undercover during World War II gives Brian Falsworth the chance to take a variant of the Super Soldier Serum. His first task is to fight the Nazis, who killed his friend Eric Schmitt. After returning home, Falsworth dons the Union Jack costume and fights alongside the Invaders. The hero doesn’t have a long history, but he does have a memorable one that includes an interesting run-in with Thor.

5) Luke Cage

Unlike Daredevil and Jessica Jones, Luke Cage hasn’t made the transition to the MCU yet. When he finally does, he won’t have any problem fitting in since his powers stem from experiments based on the super soldier process. His tough skin makes him a problem for any foe that gets in his way, especially if they bring a gun to a superhero fist fight.

4) Dr. Mindbubble

S.H.I.E.L.D. never knows when to quit in the MCU, and the same goes for the comics. Trying to develop a new Super Soldier Serum, the organization enlists the help of Horace Littleton, who does things his own way. The scientist invents an LSD-based version of the formula but loses his funding, which doesn’t sit right with him. Adopting the name Dr. Mindbubble, he takes the serum himself and uses his powers to terrorize Nick Fury and Co.

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3) Steve Rogers

Yes, Steve Rogers is part of the MCU, but Steve Rogers isn’t. When William Burnside changes his name and convinces Monroe to take the formula, he also injects himself and becomes the new Captain America. However, like his partner, he starts slowly losing his mind and has to be put in suspended animation. The time on ice doesn’t do him much good because, once he’s out, he gets brainwashed and starts leading a neo-Nazi group.

2) Johnny Nightmare

The Punisher meets a man named Jake Niman, with whom he has a lot in common. Jake also watches his family die, so the anti-hero helps his new friend bring the killers to justice. But the pain is too much for Jake, who has the Super Soldier Serum coursing through his veins, to handle. He adopts the name Johnny Nightmare and goes on a rampage in New York City that pushes the Punisher to his limits.

1) Josiah X

The United States government spends years trying to create the next Captain America, which involves experimenting on Black soldiers, including Isaiah Bradley. That isn’t enough for the higher-ups, so they genetically engineer Isaiah’s son, Josiah. After serving in Vietnam, Josiah learns the truth about himself and becomes a mercenary. Being a hero ends up being his true calling, though, as he joins a team led by James Rhodes.

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