These are the people who truly make Marvel’s superheroes capable of greatness.
This article contains minor spoilers
We all love Captain America and Iron Man.
But the MCU has never been just about the guys in the suits.
These heroes deserve their day in the sun.
So here are fifteen of the greatest non-superpowered heroes of the MCU!
Thats Luis, Scott Langs affable ex-con pal and business partner, played by Michael Pena.
But Luis serves a larger purpose as a constant source of good-natured energy for the movie.
Instead of a powerful terrorist, the Mandarin was just a character played by doofus actor Trevor Slattery.
The character allows Kingsley to show off the full range of his skills.
Pepper Potts
The MCU would not have happened without Pepper Potts.
Yes, the firstIron Manfeatures an undeniable performance fromRobert Downey Jr.as Tony Stark.
Over the years, Pepper has only grown in importance.
She lights up the screen when she shows up at the end ofSpider-Man: Homecoming.
As the movies continue and Hogan appears in other films, he becomes a constant source of comic relief.
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Sure, people loved the reveal of Thanos at the end ofThe Avengers.
But, as always, Stanton doesnt miss.
He plays the truth of every line, bringing The Avengers back to Earth in the best possible way.
Even among this stellar supporting cast, the greatAngela Bassettstands out as TChallas mother Queen Ramonda.
While TChalla struggled with his fathers legacy, Ramonda maintained a regal dignity, undiminished by Wakandas mistakes.
Thats even more true of Bassetts Academy-Award nominated turn in the sequelBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever.
Bassett embodies the characters pride and justified anger, without ever undermining her sorrow and love for her family.
Roger Harrington
Forget Tony, forget Cap.
Roger Harrington has the best arc in the MCU.
Despite this inauspicious event, Roger managed to graduate and become a committed teacher at Midtown High.
They love their daughter without reservation and do their best to understand the weird world into which theyre thrown.
MarvelandThe Marvelscontain powerful scenes of the Khans teaching Kamala important lessons about her history and her responsibility towards others.
Darcy is the ideal Marvel supporting character, ready with a quip but never becoming too annoying.
However, every single appearance of Dum Dum stands out, thanks to actor Neal McDonough.
A B-movie veteran, McDonough knows how to deliver silly lines with a welcoming wink.
Laura is more than Clints significant other.
Shes his link to humanity, and his reason for joining the Avengers in the first place.
