blade sRun onThe Avengershas proven more significant than most of his fans expected, and not for the reasons anyone hoped. While his time with Marvel’s top team elevated him among Earth’s mightiest heroes, it also proved beyond a doubt thatBlade’s biggest weakness as a hero is his innate desire to work alone.however, Blade’s time as an Avenger may be the key to completing his redemption arc In Marvel’s Universe.
This is what was mentioned in The Avengers #18 by Jed MacKay and Valerio Schiti. Based on the role he played as the primary antagonist of last summer Blood dogOne would assume that he lost much of the trust of the Marvel Universe, and for some heroes, that trust is gone for good. However, since some Avengers are still on his side, readers should expect the rest of the Marvel Universe to follow in time.
Marvel’s blood hunt made Blade a threat to all heroes
How Blade lost the trust of different heroes
There is no way to understate how much these Blood dog This event threw Blade’s storyline into chaos. when Blood dog First emerged, it was as if Blade delivered the worst possible betrayal of the Avengers since Civil war. He led a horde of vampires in an onslaught against humanity, all while blotting out the sun. Little did readers know is that It’s not actually Blade, because he was possessed by Varnae, pop culture’s first vampire. That possession would eventually be ended thanks to Miles Morales’ Spider-Man, Blade’s disciple, and Bloodline, Blade’s blossoming daughter.
Unfortunately, however, the damage has already been done. In Blade’s body, Varnae orchestrated earth-shattering consequences that the Avengers are still dealing with. While some crimes have been undone, like Black Panther’s vampirism, others still plague the Marvel Universe, like Miles Morales’ constant vampirism and Doctor Doom becoming Sorcerer Supreme as a direct result of the Blood dog. Blade’s mind may be present, but it was his hand that did the deed, and as such, some heroes insist on holding Blade responsible for Varnae’s actions..
Blade is considered a killer by some of Marvel’s best heroes
One of the heroes in the Marvel Universe who continues to hold Blade accountable is Clea Strange, as seen in Avengers #18. Clea watched first hand as Varnae killed her husband Doctor Strange. Naturally, she has a personal grudge against the devil walker. She is now fully aware that Blade was possessed at the time, but in her eyes, Blade is an untrustworthy killer.. This proves especially awkward when the Avengers have questions about the new Hyperion that only Blade can answer.
A new Hyperion resurfaces determined to destroy himself and Earth when he launches himself onto the planet. With hours left until certain destruction, the Avengers just want to know why. As it turns out, Blade is among the few people in the universe (along with Marvel’s Superman, Hyperion) who remember the warped world of Heroes reborn Created by a villain President Phil Coulson. Only Blade can explain that Hyperion’s motivations are motivated by the grief of losing a world that was never as real as it felt.
Clea Strange is vocally skeptical if Blade’s words can be trusted yet blood gang, Since as far as she’s concerned, Blade herself can’t be trusted yet Blood dog. Scarlet Witch vouches for Blade, giving him both grace and sympathy For the weight he still carries his property. Much of her trust in Blade stems from his previous Avengers membership. As Wanda simply says, “Blade was an avenger. And I trust him now.” This sentiment is what will bring Blade back into the good graces of not only the Avengers but all Marvel heroes.
The Avengers could control the future of Blade in Marvel’s Universe
Blade first joined the Avengers in 2019 and has sporadically appeared by their side during missions, as recently as last year. Avengers next. However, because he preferred to work alone, his appearances with the team were always few and far between. This did not make his turn to the dark side any more difficult during Blood dog No easier. It was still a shock to the superheroes, yes, But since Blade was always so far ahead of his possession anyway, it wasn’t as obvious that he was possessed as it might have been to anyone who really knew him..
Despite not forming the strongest friendships or relationships with his teammates, being an Avenger is a balance and trust that doesn’t go away. This is why Wanda Maximoff is so eager to trust Blade. An Avengers membership does not go to anyone. Of course, there was always a foundation of trust built with anyone getting a membership before they got one. If Blade had their trust before, they would still have that same trust now, even after his possession. Once an avenger, always an avenger Avenger for Blade.
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