As the star-spangled hero known as Captain America is about to take on his own challenge in the modern world in Captain America: The Winter Soldier, more things from the past such as The Winter Soldier/Bucky Barnes will come to haunt him. But could The Winter Soldier be the only thing that will haunt him from the past? There could be many things such as the loss of his fellow Howling Commandos that could also haunt him but as Cap steps into the modern world one of the major things could be the vengeful anti-hero known as U.S. Agent/John Walker.
So why involve U.S. in the Marvel Cinematic Universe? The character itself known as Captain America can be seen as patriotic and campy in the wake of the new dark and gritty films such as Nolan's
Batman Trilogy with the general audiences taste. The character has even been updated into a more gritty character in the comics. Adding in U.S. Agent into the Marvel Cinematic Universe could create a more realistic cause for many reasons including why Captain America still dresses like an American flag. This character can give Captain America more of a challenge by pushing Cap's limitations. US Agent is known for slaying and killing his enemies.
Now I know most of you are thinking, "Isn't The Winter Soldier more of a challenge to Cap since he is facing his closest friend-turned villain?". That is very true but when you think about it, US Agent also has the things that make him a challenge. Let's go down the list shall we?
US Agent's Advantages:
-Identity Crisis: US Agent is also known for donning a similar costume of Captain America's. Most of the time in the fictional world, the citizens are often fooled by the antagonists similar looks to the protagonist and will think it's the protagonist who's been doing the wrongful actions and would frame him/her. This can go the same way for Cap and the US Agent, but with donning a black costume, which could resemble Captain America becoming more gritty.
-Government/Politics: Captain America himself is known for being very patriotic and involved with government/politics(his name says it all). In the comic, US Agent is titled as the new Captain America since Steve Rogers was forced to resign as Captain America. This could mean that Captain America would have to go beyond his limits and the government in order to protect the United States (if not, the world) from the hands of harm.
-Violence/Grittiness: US Agent has a thing for violence which could also make him a threat(counting his government position and resemblance to Captain America). Captain America is seen as a beacon of hope, peace, and justice to the youth and others. If his icon is crushed with violence, he will be a bad influence upon the United States, which US Agent has the ability to do. The US Agent may shatter Captain America's influence by influencing violence and war of which he thinks is a "true ideal".
Overall, the U.S. Agent poses a worthy threat for Captain America and could turn his world upside down. Having Captain America face off a threat like this could show why Captain America stands for what he believes in and why he is the Captain America we all know and admire. So could we see U.S. Agent make a debut into the Marvel Cinematic Universe? Be sure to comment below in the comment section to share your thoughts!