The 8 Best Female Characters In The Marvel Cinematic Universe

The Marvel Cinematic Universe, across the 13 movies and four TV shows released so far, has built up a wide array of heroes, anti-heroes and villains. It has to be said, though, that a disproportionate amount of them are men.
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The Marvel Cinematic Universe, across the 13 movies and four TV shows released so far, has built up a wide array of heroes, anti-heroes and villains. It has to be said, though, that a disproportionate amount of them are men.

That’s not to single the MCU out, of course, as that franchise is probably one of the best around for delivering “strong female characters” – a phrase which here means female characters who are not only physically capable but also fleshed-out human beings.

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Though they do not number a great deal, the leading ladies we have already met have made big impressions. This is also something that will definitely improve in future. For instance, Marvel’s first female-led movie, Captain Marvel, will be released in 2018.

As we wait patiently for the Brie Larson-starring film to arrive, we decided it’d be a good time to take a look back on some of the studio’s best female characters to date. From Scarlet Witch to Black Widow, here are the Marvel ladies that we just can’t get enough of.


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Christian Bone is a Staff Writer/Editor at We Got This Covered and has been cluttering up the internet with his thoughts on movies and TV for over a decade, ever since graduating with a Creative Writing degree from the University of Winchester. As Marvel Beat Leader, he can usually be found writing about the MCU and yet, if you asked him, he'd probably say his favorite superhero film is 'The Incredibles.'
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