4 Powerful Marvel Villains That Have Yet To Appear in the MCU

In a world of endless imagination, the executives at Marvel Studios have done a bang-up job of bringing our favorite heroes and villains to life. From a hero standpoint, there has been no shortage of characters to grace the big and small screens. However, when it comes to villains, we typically only see one, or if we are lucky, two per movie. Because of this, it is hard for the executives to pump out villains as fast as they can pump out their counterparts.

Unfortunately, due to this, the MCU is missing a slew of villains. If by some beautiful chance somebody at Marvel takes a look at this list, hopefully, they will take notice and heed its advice.

Here are 4 powerful Marvel villains that have yet to appear in the MCU.

Annihilus

Elvis Presley famously sang, “Deep in my heart, there’s a trembling question… Still, I am sure that the answers… Answers gonna come somehow”.

My trembling question for the last number of years is whether or not we will see Annihilus in the MCU? If you haven’t read the Annihilation story I suggest that you do so. Not only is it one of the best stories in recent memory, but it is also one of the most involved and tightly written ones at that.

Shuma-Gorath

Speaking of Dr. Strange, let’s talk about Shuma-Gorath. First of all, what the Hell is a Shuma-Gorath? It depends on what you consider the beginning. If it is his first appearance, Shuma-Gorath has been a thorn in the side of Dr. Strange since 1972. If we follow Marvel continuity, he’s been around since, well, forever.

For a time long before the existence of Earth as we know it, Shuma-Gorath ruled the world. Eventually, he was defeated and banished by the sorcerer Sise-neg. Like all things in comics, the creature returns but is once again defeated. Rather than being banished, it is simply locked away inside the mountain. From here, Shuma-Gorath continues to plague the Earth. That is, until it is finally sent back to its home dimension.

At this point, it becomes a nuisance to Dr. Strange and the rest is history. Shuma-Gorath is a God-like creature that is capable of inflicting mass destruction wherever it goes. It is considered one of the most powerful entities in Marvel and rules 100’s of alternate universes. More than that, look at him! Imagine that on the big screen. If the executives are looking for powerful Marvel villains, look no further.

Count Nefaria

A once normal human, Count Nefaria has the capability to go toe-to-toe with just about anyone in the MCU. Luchino Nefaria was a well-to-do aristocrat who desired nothing more than wealth and power. Subject to an experiment at the hands of Dr. Kenneth Sturdy, Nefaria was given energy projection, strength, and speed. Further to that, as he aged, he evolved in a way that enabled him to create ionic forms and manipulate similar forms around him.

Basically, Count Nefaria is near invincible. But wait! Doesn’t the MCU have enough of these super-powered villains hellbent on rule?

Yes, you are right. But if Marvel wants to continue to go down this path, I can see very few that would rival Count Nefaria. As far as powerful Marvel villains go, he needs to make an appearance.

Tetu

A Black Panther sequel is coming…how could it not be? The movie dominated the box office and broke just about every conceivable record known to man while there. While I only half enjoyed the film, I was definitely in the minority. My biases aside, when the sequel comes, it will need a villain and who better than Tetu?

Once a student of the Hekima Shulē, or the Wakanda Academy, Tetu left in search of knowledge beyond what we know as the physical world. Unable to find such wisdom, Tetu returned to Wakanda but instead of its city, he lived his life in the wilderness. Eventually, he would, in fact, return to the city, and upon his arrival, he used his now substantial powers of nature manipulation to punish any who exploited those unable to fend for themselves.

Nearly a counterpart to King T’Challa, Tetu’s desire is to overthrow the King so that he may rule Wakanda as he sees fit. I ask you this… If Wakanda is beautiful (which it is), can you imagine how amazing it would be to visit more of the land outside of the city? With a villain like Tetu in the mix, there would be no choice but to bring the fight to the countryside.

That’s it. 4 powerful Marvel villains that have yet to appear in the MCU. Do you agree? Do you disagree? Who would make your powerful Marvel villains list? Which powerful Marvel villains should the executives start using? Leave it in the comments below.