In Hollywood and movies in general, only the good and positive traits of females are highlighted making them one-dimensional. Meanwhile, all the flaws and negative traits frequently go underrepresented. If we talk about equality, and the authenticity of human nature why not represent the bad as well. Marvel movies have several male villains however it also has quite a good number of female antagonists. In this article, we are going to read about 7 female supervillains in Marvel Cinematic Universe.
7 Female Supervillains in Marvel Cinematic Universe
Hela
Hela played by Cate Blanchett is one of the most celebrated and popular female villains. Her character as portrayed is one dimensional. She is egotistical and a psychopath who seeks nothing but power, just like every other supervillain. She is unashamed of her desire and goes to great lengths to gain power.
Mystique
Mystique started with X-Men, the continuous pressure to conceal her authentic form and conform to beauty standards set by humans eventually drives her to Magneto’s side. Although we do not have yellow eyes or blue skin, her fight to fit in and feel pretty is significant to anyone who has ever felt different. According to the modern beauty standard, you are not beautiful if you are not thin, tall and willing to dedicate several hours to keep your hair stylish. Mystique shuns these beauty standards and embraces her real self proudly.
Nebula
Nebula is portrayed as a villain in Guardians of the Galaxy. We see a different side of her in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. Nebula is a character who is in the middle of good and bad. She wants to take vengeance upon Thanos. But, she also realizes and acknowledges the dark past that turned her into this villainous creature.
Proxima Midnight
Thanos decimated Proxima Midnight’s home planet during her childhood, and took her into his fold, raising her to be a loyal follower and cold-hearted assassin. Throughout Infinity War, she reveals superhuman power, rampant psychopathic nature, and mastery of combat as she embroils herself in a face-off against the Avengers on Earth. Proxima is a product of her nurture. Like going to a café is normal for us, her childhood taught her that killing is like just another Tuesday. There is a good justification behind the way Proxima Midnight is.
Ghost
Ghost is a hacker and a genius inventor. She wears a battle suit that permits the character to become invisible and elusive. But some superpowers are not that great. Her research for healing her situation brings her into the clash with Wasp and Ant-Man. Deceived by S.H.I.E.L.D. and orphaned as a child and in steady pain due to her situation, Ava Starr has a good reason to be bitter.
Emma Frost
Allying herself with Sebastian Shaw, Emma Frost is one of the main villains in X Men: First Class. She helped Sebastian squash the entire human race. Emma is gifted with the ability to transform her flesh into a diamond-hard armour and telepathy. Although her diamond skin did not protect her from blatant sexism – Sebastian called her the most beautiful woman and then asked her to grab some ice for his drink. She can steer the sexism that impresses the viewers.
Ayesha
In Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2., the golden and beautiful Ayesha is everything other than a romantic side character like the conventional female aliens portrayed before. When Guardians of Galaxy robbed her batteries, she did not let it slide, going onboard on a galaxy-spanning voyage to inflict vengeance upon them. Ayesha embodies all that is unladylike according to society – from unapologetic obstinacy to psychopathic tendencies. Well, are we all not tired of that term already?
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