It also allows the stakes to be higher, keeping these beloved heroes in danger.

Few can match him in brain power, though.

This key difference does add more stakes to his stories, though, as he’s more vulnerable.

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He may have a higher-caliber suit and military training, but that changes nothing about his condition.

The vigilante has nothing at his disposal besides a bulletproof vest, various guns, and other street-grade weapons.

He’s the definition of an unstoppable force but somehow has no powers or special technology.

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Still, the two are just humans with weapons that are arguably less effective than guns.

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2, Peter Quill was one of the most powerful heroes in the MCU,being half Celestial.

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Now, Peter is simply a human, which makes him far more vulnerable and threatened.

Currently, Peter is merely a dude in a jacket, some gadgets,and many funny quips.

Instead, Natasha just wears a S.H.I.E.L.D.-outfitted suit with guns and wrist blasters.

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Natasha knows what she can and can’t do and plays her moves smart because of it.

2Nick Fury

Played by Samuel L. Jackson

He may be the director of S.H.I.E.L.D.

and the man who formed the Avengers, but Nick Fury’s only real power comes from influence.

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However, his physical capabilities have never stopped Fury from kicking butt when he needs to.

He’s an inherently goofy character and the writers over at Marvel Studios know this and play into it.

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Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle walking down a dark hallway in The Punisher.

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Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury talking to Thor in ‘The Avengers’

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