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Most of the heroes havent even strapped on their first exoskeleton yet.

But thats where their similarities end.

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Illustration by Francesco Francavilla

Cap became a public-facing propaganda icon, while Carols existence was kept secret even from other superheroes.

TAKEAWAY:When these two heroes meet, their shared military background should help them get along.

Plus neither has any qualms about telling their superiors when they think theyre wrong.

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and its director Nick Fury.

Is he ready to be eclipsed?

It was a bitter conclusion to a tidal wave of loss thats swept over the thunder god lately.

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When Loki and Thanos set their sights on Earth, only Nick Furys contact list stood in their way.

Iron Man, Captain America, and Thor teamed up with S.H.I.E.L.D.

But though their efforts were successful, their alliance was tenuous at best.

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Eventually they became a makeshift family and even earned the respect of the Nova Corps of Xandar.

Yet they all have long memories and Ronan made an impression.

For one thing, her adherence to rules and protocol clashes with their irreverent attitudes and criminal backgrounds.

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For another, Carol gained her powers from the Kree.

Ant-Man

Its all about the Quantum Realm.

Just ask Darren Cross.

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TAKEAWAY:With Ultron, Stark wanted to create a suit of armor around the world.

TAKEAWAY:The new heroes introduced during the civil war were wiped out by Thanos.

Theyll need Carols help to do it.

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Hopefully her introduction isnt as bumpy.

Doctor Strange

The Sorcerer Supreme is a title granted to the dimensions most powerful practitioner of magic.

TAKEAWAY: Strange failed in his responsibility as Sorcerer Supreme to stop Thanos from reshaping the universe.

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Black Panther

TChalla (Chadwick Boseman) may be hopefully temporarily dust, but Wakanda lives on.

With Asgard gone, the high-tech African kingdom now stands as one of the last bastions of heroism.

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Spoiler: Thanos (Josh Brolin) succeeded.

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In the moments before Nick Fury turned to dust, the S.H.I.E.L.D.

director managed to make a last-ditch call to Captain Marvel, and the call connected.

Iron Man and Nebula managed to survive the snap but were left stranded on Thanos home planet of Titan.

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Rocket is the last member of the Guardians.

Then again, defeating a being with infinite power will require some unorthodox strategies.

Perhaps Thanos self-satisfaction will be his undoing.

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Pick up a copy ofEntertainment Weeklys guide to Captain Marvel on newsstands now, orbuy it online.

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