17 villains from superhero movies who were wasted in spite of great potential 

Steppenwolf – Justice League (2017) | Image Source: Warner Bros. Pictures
Steppenwolf – Justice League (2017) | Image Source: Warner Bros. Pictures

1. Baron Von Strucker – Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015)

Baron Von Strucker – Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) | Image Source: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
Baron Von Strucker – Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) | Image Source: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

Baron Von Strucker, being the potent figure of Hydra, was brought on promisingly but was further killed off quickly. As the mastermind of the experiments that gave powers to Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver, he was incredibly narrative enough. Instead, he was made a side route for the arrival of Ultron. Marvel missed the opportunity to develop his scheming intellect with a deeper look into the influence of Hydra in the MCU. A villain of his caliber deserved a more impactful arc, potentially expanding the Hydra storyline in later films.

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Edited by Apoorva Jujjavarapu
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