SECRET INVASION Teases The Introduction Of [SPOILER] And It Could Turn The MCU As We Know It On Its Head!

SECRET INVASION Teases The Introduction Of [SPOILER] And It Could Turn The MCU As We Know It On Its Head!

Things took a crazy turn in today's episode of Secret Invasion, with apparent confirmation that an iconic Skrull concept from the comic books is finally being brought into the MCU. Read on for details...

By JoshWilding - Jun 28, 2023 05:06 AM EST
Filed Under: Secret Invasion

Heading into Secret Invasion, it was clear the Disney+ series wouldn't quite be on the same epic level as the comic book series it shares a name with. 

However, things took an interesting turn in today's episode with the reveal Gravik is setting out to enhance his people...by turning them into Super-Skrulls! While that specific moniker hasn't been used in the series yet, we do see Nick Fury issue a dire warning to Rhodey about what could happen if the shape-shifters gain The Avengers' powers.

For now, it appears Secret Invasion is taking the concept in a slightly different direction.

As Gi'ah does some digging (it appears Talos' daughter is coming to terms with Gravik not being who she thought), she learns that Skrull scientists are experimenting with DNA they've retrieved from Groot, a Frost Beast, Cull Obsidian, and even the Extremis technology from Iron Man 3

That may go some way in finally explaining this shot from the trailers... 

Im Gonna Catch You Rebel Skrull Leader Gravik GIF - Im Gonna Catch You Rebel Skrull Leader Gravik Gravik GIFs

Whether that will be the extent of the Super-Skrulls' powers remains to be seen, but they've yet to cross paths with the Fantastic Four, so the odds of seeing that classic version of the villain are slim...for now, at least. Still, we're sure Marvel's First Family could clash with that baddie one day! 

It's going to be very exciting to see how Marvel Studios explores this concept in the weeks ahead and what Fury is going to do without any superpowered backup. We can't help but wonder whether Captain Marvel or War Machine will be thrown into the mix at some point, with that obviously being saved as a surprise for fans.

Are you excited to see Super-Skrulls in the MCU?

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CoHost
CoHost - 6/28/2023, 6:03 AM
"Are you excited to see Super-Skrulls in the MCU?"

Hmm, let me- no.
Doomsday8888
Doomsday8888 - 6/28/2023, 7:03 AM
Another episode that didn't click with me at all.
4 more to go, damn.
GodHercules20
GodHercules20 - 6/28/2023, 7:06 AM
I liked this episode. Super Skrulls are coming and there better be Avengers vs Super Skrulls like EMH. Doesn't have to be in this show but maybe a movie or a special show.
bobevanz
bobevanz - 6/28/2023, 7:26 AM
Establishing Super Skrull before F4 seems like blasphemy to me. It's clear that their shows are just filler for the movies, oh well
Conquistador
Conquistador - 6/28/2023, 8:18 AM
@bobevanz - I though the same. It will surely be a wasted opportunity if they don't try and make that link the show's later episodes.
Himura
Himura - 6/28/2023, 5:09 PM
@bobevanz - I mean, they established the entire MCU before Marvel's first family...
Deckacards
Deckacards - 6/29/2023, 11:12 AM
@bobevanz - But the more I think about it, the more it makes sense here. If you drop the Super Skrull in the middle of an FF movie, you have to spend time explaining how and why he was created. But now, they're establishing all of that - the how and why and when - beforehand. Now, if he ever shows up in an FF movie, it's just a callback to this series. "OH! He's using the tech developed during Secret Invasion to get the Fantastic Four's powers! Gotcha."

And then away we go with the story.
Conquistador
Conquistador - 6/28/2023, 8:17 AM
I'm liking the show so far. Feels kind of fresh and very "un Marvel" if that makes sense. I'm liking Kingsley Ben-Adir's perfromance as the main antagonist so far, and Olivia Coleman is a breath of fresh air. I hope they don't ruin it in the last couple episodes. I also loved the dialogue exchange between Rhoadey and Fury.

As for the twist! it's an interesting one.
AC1
AC1 - 6/28/2023, 8:56 AM
If they're doing Super Skrull before Fantastic Four then they've picked a decent set of substitute powers

- Groot's abilities somewhat mirror Mr Fantastic's, growing vines and branches rather than stretching limbs

- Obsidian's strength obviously mirrors The Thing's

- Extremis being fire-related loosely mirror's The Human Torch to an extent

- The biggest difference is the Frost Beast vs Invisible Woman's powers but it's an interesting spin nonetheless. Besides, when Skrulls can already shapeshift to blend in, invisibility only pushes that a small step further, plus you don't tend to see ice powers as much as telekinesis (especially used by bad guys) so if used effectively or could be pretty cool.
pestulioO7
pestulioO7 - 6/28/2023, 10:31 AM
Ah yes. This will turn the MCU on it's head, just like Captain Marv---oh. I mean, just like Eterna---oh. I mean just like Ms Marvel did...oh wait.
Scarilian
Scarilian - 6/28/2023, 10:40 AM
It's going to go nowhere because they haven't got a follow-up film that will explore the concepts introduced here.
SonOfAGif
SonOfAGif - 6/29/2023, 3:25 AM
@Scarilian - Fantastic 4?
Scarilian
Scarilian - 6/30/2023, 10:11 AM
@SonOfAGif -
Fantastic Four seemed to be jumping into Silver Surfer and Galactus, let alone the potential for Doctor Doom. I think that movie's already overstuffed as it is.
SeanMPC
SeanMPC - 6/28/2023, 10:53 AM
Great episode. Some of the best TV is just GOOD actors doing GOOD DIALOGUE, and this has that in spades.

(Also, what's the rating of this show? I'm enjoying the heightened blood/shown violence. Works well.)
SonOfAGif
SonOfAGif - 6/29/2023, 3:26 AM
@SeanMPC - The violence makes me feel like we are in good hands with Daredevil Born Again.
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