(*7*)Possible spoilers for She-Hulk episode 7 below.
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law Episode 7, The Retreat, has arrived on Disney Plus. And, while viewers are still waiting for Daredevil to make it to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), it's happening, we promise, we were introduced to some unusual new characters in the latest entry to Marvel's TV show.
The MCU Phase 4 project has done a lovely job of introducing minor Marvel characters to a broader audience and She-Hulk Episode 7 is no exception. In it, there are four new individuals in the MCU: Man-Bull, El Aguila, Porcupine and Saracen.
But who are these characters? What do their Marvel comics stories tell us about them? And could we see them reappear in the MCU?
Next, we will explain who this new quartet is and if they will appear again in the MCU in the Disney Plus program, the Marvel Phase 5 productions or even beyond.
She-Hulk's Man-Toro Explained: Who Is Marvel's Minotaur-Like Character?
A supervillain by trade, Man-Bull is a minotaur-like Marvel character who made his comic book debut in July 1971. Interestingly, Man-Bull's first comic book appearance was in Daredevil #78, another tie-in to the next appearance of Man Without Fear. in the television series She-The Hulk. He has also crossed paths with the Hulk, She-Hulk, and other superheroes in the comics. Also, he met the anti-hero/supervillain team known as the Thunderbolts, so maybe he'll reappear in the MCU movie Thunderbolts. It's highly unlikely, but never say never.
Real name William 'Bill' Taurens, Man-Bull acquired his abilities and characteristic horns after being used as a guinea pig for an experimental bull-derived serum. Subsequently, Man-Bull was imbued with traditional superpowers, such as superhuman strength, stamina, durability, and speed. Oh, and he has the ability to sympathize with cows. Go figure.
In She-Hulk, he's less of an animal, in appearance anyway, and comes off more of a sympathetic villain/anti-hero trying to turn his life around. Nathan Hurd (Legion, Elementary) plays him on the MCU TV show.
She-Hulk's Eagle Explained: Who Is The Matador-Style Mutant?
The MCU is slowly starting to build its roster of mutant superheroes and villains. So far, we know that three mutants exist in the MCU, with Ms. Marvel, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever anti-heroes Namor, and Wolverine, who co-stars in Deadpool 3, making up this trio.
The Eagle brings that number to four. In the comics, El Aguila is a mutant human who possesses the ability to generate electricity, as well as being an expert in hand-to-hand combat and a skilled swordsman.
Debuting in August 1979, El Aguila was introduced as a morally gray vigilante who helped Iron Fist and Luke Cage, the latter known as Power Man at the time, take down drug lords and other criminals. However, he is also occasionally used as an anti-hero, with El Aguila facing off against Hawkeye during a comic storyline.
Given his matador appearance, which was mostly inspired by Zorro, it's surprising to see El Aguila and Man-Bull form a close bond in She-Hulk episode 7. Still, the pair's unlikely friendship makes for a fun story. El Águila, whose real name is Alejandro Montoya, is played by Joseph Castillo-Midyett (The Equalizer, Fear The Walking Dead). Don't expect him to appear outside of the She-Hulk show unless Iron Fist and Luke Cage make it to the MCU.
She-Hulk's Saracan Explained: Who Is The MCU's First Vampire?
Blade may be the most recognizable vampire on Marvel's superhero/anti-hero roster, but that doesn't mean there aren't other bloodsuckers in the comics or the MCU.
While Marvel Studios' Blade movie is seemingly stuck in development hell, Saracen's appearance in She-Hulk Episode 7 means there's at least one vampire in the MCU. Well, that is if you believe in buckwheat anyway. Other attendees of Emil Blonsky's meditation retreat don't believe that he is actually a vampire, but there is evidence in the comics to suggest that he is telling the truth.
The group's confusion likely stems from the fact that there are two Saracen characters in Marvel comics. One of them, whose name is Muzzafar Lambert, is a globetrotting mercenary who has regularly fought with The Punisher. The other Saracen, whose name is unknown, made his comic book debut in Blade: Vampire Hunter #1 in October 1999. Little is known about this vampiric Saracen, other than the fact that he is one of Marvel's oldest monsters. . comic story.
It seems the She-Hulk writers used the latter for Saracen's first appearance in the MCU. The credits for The Retreat list Terrence Clowe (The Harder They Fall, Dopesick) as Saracen, but do not mention Lambert. Unless Marvel has conflated the two characters to avoid confusion, the vampiric Saracen is likely the one featured in She-Hulk episode 7. Could he make an appearance in Blade? Here is hope.
She-Hulk's Porcupine Explained: Who Is Marvel's Masked Character?
Real name Alexander Gentry, Porcupine is a Marvel supervillain who usually clashes with Ant-Man and the Wasp in the comics. He made his literary debut in Tales to Atonish #48 in October 1963, making him one of Marvel's longest running villains. Like Man-Bull, he crossed paths with the Thunderbolts, so could he appear in this superhero movie as well? Again, don't count on it.
A scientist who designed weapons for the US military, Gentry creates a super porcupine-style suit, which has the ability to shoot spikes, gas, flame, or chemicals at those the wearer deems a threat. . Gentry, however, believes that the US government will not pay him for the creation, a move that causes him to keep the suit for himself and use it to start robbing banks and other establishments.
Two other Marvel characters have also assumed the Porcupine identity. The first was Billy Bates, another mutant character who first appeared in August 2005 in District X #13. Unlike Gentry, Bates is the owner of the X gene, the strand of DNA that grants his host superpowers when he comes of age. Unfortunately for Bates, he has acquired the abilities of a real porcupine. He is capable of growing tall and shooting porcupine quills at his enemies, as well as twisting his left arm into a long, misshapen limb with jagged claws on the tips of the fingers.
The last person to take on the role was Roger Docking, who made his comic book debut in May 3's Daughters of the Dragon #2006. He also wore the suit, though his creation had different abilities than Gentry, such as jet boots. to fly and night vision goggles.
Based on her more realistic MCU appearance, she is not the Bates version of Porcupine that appears in She-Hulk episode 7. Instead, she is a Gentry or Docking. However, the credits of The Retreat do not specify which individual it is; we only know that Jordan Aaron Ford plays Porcupine.
For more MCU-based content, check out our Marvel movie order guide. Alternatively, read through all of She-Hulk's post-credits scenes so far, or find out who the main villain of the TV show might be.
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