Thunderbolts: Is Bucky Barnes Returning to His Dark Side?

Why Does Bucky’s Return In The Thunderbolts Feel Like Such A Bad Idea?

It’s no secret that there are lots of reasons why fans of the MCU would Feel Confused Or Concerned about this. Bucky Barnes’ Journey In The MCU – Since The Start, that’s A Significant Element, A Major Part, those who’ve been following this story would know - It Has Had An Incredible Impact.

Since his role as The Winter Soldier, A Character Arc, That Has Included , A Lot Of Pain and Suffering along with Challenges To The Identity and, Relationships He’s Had With Others, Bucky has faced more than his fair share of hardships. With his long history, there’s lots of fans and, those who would be willing to defend Bucky’s place. And That Includes his struggles – those which have shaped his core elements, as he’s finally come to grips with. His growth - and the character arc – that would leave many to be shocked that his role would revert to A Much Darker Side.

Who Will Become A Super Soldier and Who Will Turn Their Back On Humanity After All Those Battles And Trials ??

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It’s a major concern for lots of viewers - and those who’ve been looking for A Story That Does Not Reinvent the characters or make those moments into a pattern of bad behavior. The Falcon And The Winter Soldier provided fans with an opportunity to see how The Main Characters – who’ve experienced lots of events in their lives and in the MCU, they were now at a crossroads: those moments in life were often, and still are those crucial points.

The New Characters That Marvel Introduces In Their Newest Series, some have been surprised to see that they have made a decision that might not be what their audience has in mind. Fans will want to continue to pay attention to those key moments – those moments where the storyline gets into the character’s mindset and, how they’re being motivated to make those decisions - to change how those decisions are shaped.

The Return Of The Winter Soldier - Does That Really Mean Bucky Is Going Back To Being Brainwashed Again?

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When The First Thunderbolts Trailer Was Released, some of those fans might have been thinking “Oh, It’s Just Another Marvel Release!” For others it would be another installment, but with this story there’s a sense of concern as fans were looking at this and seeing something that felt different.

The Scenes That Included Bucky - Those that were featured with those action moments would leave lots of fans wondering what was going on - or if he’s going back to that character. For fans that were hoping for a new chapter – with Bucky's evolution to becoming more of a peace-keeping and healing figure – this turn Feels Like a Real Step Back. This might cause lots of fans to begin asking “Is that all Marvel’s got? A storyline, and a hero who's gone back to a past identity?" The possibility of Bucky being controlled again makes for an incredible set of events - but will they’ve make the series a lot more complex and intense.

Is This Story The Second One - Involving Super Soldiers?

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When Captain America: Brave New World Was Released , it featured a powerful moment for those who are watching. With Isaiah Bradley (a character who had a great impact on fans with those compelling and, sometimes very traumatic moments that shape this series, and that role - how Isaiah Bradley was forced to come face to face with his role and, his potential for evil) the series would showcase those key elements and, events - this time around those challenges will have a greater impact with Isaiah.

Now those who watch this series - are being challenged again by a new story: With the Thunderbolts, that is now focusing on those relationships between those heroes - those who are often put into situations where they have to choose between what is right - and wrong - but, with the arrival of Bucky - it will raise more questions, particularly for those who are seeking a bit more hope or even more understanding as Bucky was just getting out from those shadows of the past. This could mean that Bucky's character could potentially get lost or go off track.

Why The Winter Soldier ??

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Marvel is an entertainment company and it’s known for using what works - even if that means going back to a storyline that might be familiar. They have a lot of key elements that make a series or, film or tv show popular - a popular hero is something they often lean on.

There's no doubt that there's lots of excitement surrounding the possibility of seeing Bucky in action and being involved with this series, fans are interested in those moments and, those characters, who've had major storylines. There’s a great potential to explore those characters who are familiar to fans - in particular: Bucky.

What’s Going To Happen To Bucky In The Thunderbolts?

This series will be a highly anticipated, story. Many are wondering how it will play out, and if it will offer a fresh perspective on Bucky - as fans will discover those key moments - those relationships that have had the most impact for Bucky. Will Bucky remain as he’s been - in the role of someone who's trying to put that past behind them and start fresh?

Or will we see the return of the Winter Soldier. Many are also curious if those events will involve Bucky taking those actions that might set off a chain of events that will shape this new series: those who are familiar with the character, those who watch this story can be sure that it's going to be a ride that's not going to disappoint.