The reasons for this are wide and varied.

The still tangled web of different property rights is a major reason.

It sort of worked and it sort of didnt.

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That means shows likeAgents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Every kid wanted his super powers growing up (Flying through space!

a constant force field!

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Best Chance:Baring a surprise cameo inGuardians vol.

Note:Another hero took the mantle of Nova over the past decade, the undeniably adorable Sam Alexander.

Best Chance:FutureAvengersfilm orCaptain Marvelalthough were betting on the later.

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He also was visibly battle scared with a robotic right arm.

However, a post-credits scene forDeadpoolsays the character will appear inDeadpool 2.

Until Thor leaves the big screen Avengers does the MCU need him?

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Best Chance:A futureAvengersorThorfeature film.

Best Chance:A futureAvengersorCaptain Marvelfilm, if that.

She has top tier super powers, abilities that would be a CG artists dream.

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Best Chance:A futureAvengers,Captain Marvelor perhaps evenBlack Pantherfilm.

The best choice though may be the rumoredIron Man 4.

Best Chance:If Dazzlers rights were controlled by Marvel you could imagine a one-shot Netflix musical movie.

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Or even a solo flick with the right creative team.

The next X-Men movie should take place in the 90s.

Perhaps thats when Ms. Blaire will finally get her moment on the dance floor?

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Never heard of him?

Imagine Daredevil with his eyesight and superhuman abilities depending on the phases of the moon.

There is a ton to explore here.

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Best Chance:Can we say NetflixsDefendersor a solo Netflix series?

It just makes too much sense.

Or would Spector fit into aDoctor Strangesequel?

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Drew has been an Avenger and an Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.

She s been a super spy, a super hero and, most recently, a private investigator.

Over the years shes become especially good friends with fellow Avenger Captain Marvel (Carol Danvers).

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Can Jessica Drew find a way to join Earths Mightiest Heroes in the MCU?

Is aCaptain AmericaorCaptain Marveldebut in her future?

You know Marvel wants to, but the more important question is, can they?

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