Summary
Steve Rogers’Captain Americais an iconic hero who always finds a way to win, no matter how powerful his foes. So how unbeatable would the ultimate Super-Soldier become if he possessed the powers ofCaptain Universe? Fans don’t have to imagine the answer, as Captain America trades his shield in for an entire galaxy.
Jaw-dropping fanart from creatorbosslogicshows Captain America gaining cosmic powers as the new Captain Universe, with his iconic ‘A’ traded in for a ‘U,’ though his chest star remains intact, now part of Captain Universe’s constellation logo. In the coolest detail,Steve Rogers' shield is replacedwith a swirling galaxy, crackling with cosmic power.
The image is sure to get fans thinking about the potential for an MCU Captain Universe, and for Chris Evans' Steve Rogers to become the intergalactic hero. The Captain Universe title is traditionally passed from person to person, turning them into a godlike being no matter their former power. It would be a great way to get Evans' ‘Old Man Steve’ back in the fight for the multiverse - especially because Captain Universe played a significant role in the comic run-up toSecret Wars.
Because Captain Universe’s power comes from harnessing cosmic energy, Steve Rogers' advanced age in the MCU wouldn’t be an issue…
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In Marvel lore, Captain Universe is the combined product of amortal host and the cosmic Enigma Force- an energy being which embodies the primordial essence of life and light.Captain Universe’s role is to protect all of reality, and it often chooses hosts who are suitable for a given crisis. Indeed, in the past the Enigma Force has turned heroes including Spider-Man, Hulk, Deadpool and Venom into its latest Captain Universe. During Avengers' ‘Time Runs Out’ era (the run-up to the 2015Secret Warsevent), waitress Tamara Devoux became Captain Universe, working with Earth’s Mightiest Heroes to prevent multiversal collapse.
Captain Universe is also the equal and opposite force to Knull, the god of symbiotes, also known asthe terrifying King in Black. With aSecret Warsmovie on the horizon in 2027, and Knull’s existence established in movie lore inThor: Love and Thunder, Captain Universe would fit perfectly into upcoming MCU projects, as the entire universe comes under attack due to incursion events.
InThor: Love and Thunder, Gorr wields a mysterious sword taken from a fallen god. In the comics, that god was the depleted Knull, and the sword one of his most powerful symbiotes.
Marvel used to bill Captain Universe as"the hero who could be you,“since the Enigma Force is able to turn anyone into one of Marvel’s most powerful heroes.Because its power comes from harnessing cosmic energy, Steve Rogers' advanced age in the MCU wouldn’t be an issue, and his wisdom and desire to fight for what’s right would make him an ideal Captain Universe. While Chris Evans' character got a great sign-off inAvengers: Endgame, the return of Robert Downey Jr. to the MCU as Doctor Doom shows anything can happen, andCaptain Universe’s link toSecret Warsoffers an incredibly tempting route to giveCaptain Americaa final lap of honor in the movie universe.
