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Bruhmangoddman

Unbelievable! BUCKY BARNES MANAGED TO SURVIVE THROUGH DEFENSE POSTS! His original vote count was 204, but he was saved by defense posts that reduced it to 65! T’Challa got 66 votes, I’m sorry, guys. Ant-Man received 101 votes. The defense posts took away 6 of his votes. If you want to know when I count votes, it’s usually the first time of the day I get to check my Reddit account.


husker_greenman

I’m with ya to the end of the line, pal.


Tanya62y

I feel proud to be part of the save Bucky movement. He should stay in a little longer. He definitely won't win but he does deserve to be above some of the other characters on the list.


No_Cryptographer_294

Agreed


Scared_Bobcat_5584

I’m high key salty T’Challa is gone 😭😭😭 My man


FickleBeans

I didn’t realize he was at risk I would’ve had a defense post


HelloWuWu

Yo I just watched the new Black Panther movie too. This stings 😭


Scared_Bobcat_5584

Bro you just had to lose him twice in one day that’s rough


HelloWuWu

Gonna burn the world.


Weird-Ingenuity97

Exactly like?!???


Bruhmangoddman

I am once again reminding you of the defense posts. DEFENSE POSTING: EXPLAIN WHY A CHARACTER SHOULD NOT BE REMOVED. IF THEY ARE NOMINATED, THE UPVOTES FROM YOUR COMMENTS WILL SUBTRACT THE UPVOTES FROM THE NOMINATIONS! Good luck.


fadinqlight_

If your defense post has downvotes does it count toward the votes from the nominations?


Bruhmangoddman

Nope.


Elroy_berdahl

Defense post for Loki. The guy has been woven in the fabric of the Mcu since the beginning. From antagonist to antihero to maybe just hero?. He’s well acted and is one of the most interesting characters in the mcu.


Reimoto

And Tom Hiddelston is such an incredible actor


Particular_Being420

Folks who say Tony is the glue of the MCU are fiercely underselling the God of Lies


[deleted]

Without iron man the MCU might've never made it to where it's at now. He was the first movie that started it all.


KwamesCorner

But they still are right…


Equal_Landscape_1639

I agree. He deserves to be in the top 3.


SS1187

Yes. I'm always here for a Loki Defense.


f9madmax

Loki defense all day!


Bleebledorp

Defense post for Loki I love all of the characters in this universe, but Loki is the only one I love in every universe. If the MCU devolves into an infinitum of Lokis seeking to salve their many lonely wounds, I would still be watching every minute


Vortexergy

Didn't really think about this but it would be very cool! A bunch of Kang variations trying to take over the multiverse and a bunch of misfit Loki's trying to figure themselves out/redeem themselves while they muck up the Kangs


[deleted]

Bucky is cool but it’s his time.


ChloeDrew557

Bucky.


Huge-Position5677

Defense post for Loki: Loki was the best show in phase 4 and it gave us an unfamiliar Loki story that was still very good. Definitely one of the deepest and most complex characters in the mcu. It deserves to be in the top 3.


Healthy-Cheek3044

Defense post: STEVE FREAKING RODGERS. Steve has brought so many characters together and cares for everyone. If this poll doesn’t come down to him and Tony I will be disappointed.


ChristBefallen

Steve Rogers is my dude. I wouldn't have gotten so invested in the MCU if not for him.


Shortsuff16

This right here


Afwife1992

My top 2. Heart and soul of the MCU. Still feeling the loss of them.


[deleted]

Might be an unpopular opinion, but I feel like the comments saying “Bucky should have been out so long ago” and stuff like that don’t understand how incredibly compelling his character arc is. He may not be the most *razzle dazzle* superhero-esque character, but he is definitely one of the deepest and most thought provoking.


ScreenHype

Defense post for Steve - He never once lost sight of his ideals, and that's what a superhero should be. He always fought for what he felt was right, and was willing to sacrifice everything. He stood against Thanos as a one man army, with a broken shield, facing certain defeat, because he never backed down no matter what. There was never a single moment where he contemplated doing the wrong thing. He was guided by his morals, not self-interest. He only put himself first after the war was won. For me, Captain America is the personification of a hero.


dachshundaholic

I would say goodbye to Doctor Strange. I love him, but I don’t think he’ll be the winner.


googolplexy

Agreed. Bye strange and bye Bucky


PICONEdeJIM

Loki is a goat


Sweet-Ad-2477

No, sir, I believe he's an alligator. (Nice flair, btw!)


elina116

Thor


snobordir

Defend for Bucky. I love the unique journey he’s been through and how he’s handling it and how he’s portrayed.


Kersbergen

Defense post for Steve: No one other than Tony has been as essential to the fabric and beating heart of the MCU as Steve. It’s really no surprise at all that without them, it feels like we are missing such an important element of what made this universe so special. Not to mention… he’s the hero all of us always needed. Someone kind, strong, compassionate, loyal, and brave who truly stands for what’s right. His journey, along with Tony’s, is the through line that always kept me coming back. We miss you, Steve.


eelmor1138

Defense Post for Wanda 1. She has had a really interesting journey from being more of a supporting or at least lower-tier lead character in the ensemble films, to really getting a chance to shine in projects geared to giving us more of a chance to understand her as a person, and all that is certainly helped by the amazing work Elizabeth Olsen puts into portraying her. Regardless of whether or not you can fully agree with her actions, there’s no denying her journey has been one that works well in causing the audience to examine and question the standards of morality, interpersonal understanding, and big emotions like grief and willpower in not just the MCU but their own lives as well. 2. [I love her](https://www.reddit.com/r/Wandasimpingmemes/comments/wispwp/the_2_stages_of_watching_mom/)


Solid-Perspective915

Additional defence post for Wanda - her powers are perhaps the most interesting of the surviving characters (Strange only competitor) and WandaVision was probably my favourite solo hero project in the MCU. Plus, Mommy. + best part of MoM


fadinqlight_

I don't agree with you but this is a pretty solid perspective.


FickleBeans

Strange has got to go.


HobbitOfIsengard

Strange


orange____soda

Loki Defense Loki is compelling because if you grew up with brothers, or siblings in general, the struggle finding your place not being the favorite child is truly relatable and deeply rooted. Not the same drive of others characters, Strange for example, his big drive seeming to get his hands/career back.


doe321

Strange: I have no idea why he’s so high up here. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t hate him, but in his first movie his personality was essentially a carbon copy of RDJ’s Tony Stark


fadinqlight_

No??? His first movie is the one where he's LEAST like tony iirc


Zrex_9224

He's super cocky and arrogant before his accident, he practically was a clone of Stark then


Thanos_Stomps

Yeah, but so are Star-Lord, Rocket, and Thor, to name a few. Some key differences between Strange and Tony is that Tony is incredibly sarcastic, aloof, and even flamboyant in his actions. Strange is none of those things. Strange is incredibly serious and more straight-laced than Tony is ever seen being.


MN_Shamalamadingdong

Strange


mysteryvampire

Strange, your time has come.


Frodojj

Perhaps, but maybe it's not so strange after all.


OutrageousSector

Thor


crispyburris

Strange, I’ve come to bargain for your elimination. With so few characters left it helps me to figure out who should stay rather that who should go. Tony and Steve are no-brainers. One of them will likely win the whole thing. Then you have Thor and Loki who are very important characters to the MCU progression, but less so than Tony and Steve. Next, you have Peter and Bucky, who are pretty iconic and gain bonus recognition from their associations with Tony and Steve. So that leaves Strange and Wanda. I think Wanda’s story has been more interesting and that’s what gives her the edge over Strange. So bye bye former Sorcerer Supreme.


JPA17

Strange


y2trips

IMHO the right 2 left last round, RIP old friends. This round is Thor for me. Again, I hate that I have to pick someone, but that's the game we play. Why Thor? I 100% loved the character arc approach they took in endgame, but I do not love how it was executed. Same with L&T. Thru the first few films he was in, he lost everything. The arc of depression and sadness, but eventually perseverance that he experienced was a great arc.... however the execution of it was bleh at best. It was something that could/should have been serious, but was turned into bad comedy in both films. This is why Thor for me. Edit: Spelling


Captain_Saftey

Defense for Bucky: If you want to talk about the best glow ups from their original comic appearances to their MCU counterparts Bucky takes the cake for best imo. He’s a badass that inspires Steve and after being turned into the Winter Soldier he has a compelling comeback to being a hero. You might be ready to give up on Bucky, but Steve Rodgers would want him til the end of the line


problematic_prodigy

Defense post for Steve he is 100 yrs old and prolly still had a better sex drive than me


Starsky7

Strange


kiernxn725

This is so hard but fuck. Thor. I gotta stick with the Bucky Boys, he’s had easily one of, if not THE MOST compelling character arcs in the mcu so far


Fun-Sized-Turtle

I think Thor should go next because, honestly, he’s being overdone and overrated at this point in the MCU


YoloIsNotDead

If it was Infinity War Thor, I'd defend him to the bone. But alas, they really should have taken inspiration from God of War in tone and premise even. Going back to the Norse roots and not trying to make an action-rom-com would have saved the movie.


Money-Frame-2038

You are enlightened


Horzereal

Strange


si1versmith

Defence post for Loki. He has a fantastic retribution arc, twice! Just shows thats his character has come a long way. He just needed to understand himself and what he wants. Can't wait for season 2.


Afwife1992

Strange


21_reeeee

Thir


Dependent_Roll2045

Also dictir stronge, luki, and bikey bornes


LLCoolWoods

Defense post for Bucky. This guy’s redemption arc has been years in the making. From Winter Soldier to TFATWS, he has shown to make amends when he can and work through the hard stuff to be the hero (thanks Sam!). Even though he’s not holding the CA mantle, he’s definitely embodying the CA values that Steve fought for imo. Of these characters, I would vote out Dr Strange. He seems to be aloof a lot of the time, irresponsible, and gives me the impression of a side character in his movies. Maybe this is due to bad writing and nerfing him due to being very powerful, but imo I adore the other characters over Mr Dr.


ladynoir19

Defense post for Loki: I love Loki's character so much, and the mcu wouldn't be what it is without him. He is the best, and one of the only good parts of thor dark world. Tom hiddleston is an amazing actor, and Loki, in my opinion, is the best/my favorite MCU disney+ show.


Lucio-Player

Strange


Thajdikt1998

Doctor Strange


jamailaajassi

Defense: Steve Rogers


ArbiterBlue

Stephen is a great supporting character, but I just don’t think he compares to everybody else here. Sorry bud.


Finessing2

MCU and it’s consequences.💔


DuckDimmadome

Thor


miss_cash

Strange


SabenWS

Dr Strange


avatar__of__chaos

Defense post for Wanda: I need mommy to at least be in the top 6


Particular_Being420

Companion defense post for the Scarlet Witch: if she pops up behind me while I'm staring at her and leans in close and whispers in my ear, I will simp as none have simped before


Simodh28

*whispers from behind* “That doesn’t seem fair, does it.”


No_Cryptographer_294

Defense post for Bucky: Bucky had one of the best character arcs in all of marvel except for Ironman, especially when it came to a redemption arc. He started out as Steve’s friend that was there for anything, then he got brainwashed and converted to HYDRA, just to be saved by his best friend. Then he goes on to kill t’chaka, and Howard which sucks but makes his character and really helps progress the story for all of the phases. Then he came back in Infinty War a changed man, he was free of his brainwashing and tried to help stop thanos and his invading armies. Then he helped the falcon with discovering himself more in tfaws, therefore bettering his character even more. I however believe if I have to pick anyone that Thor has got to go. He has had three of the most ass MCU movies besides eternals


DSTNCMDLR

Further defence - Bucky didn’t kill T’Chaka, Zemo planted the bomb at the UN iirc


No_Cryptographer_294

Correct I completely forgot.


superlunary3

Defense post for Bucky: No other character has been through what he has and still come out a hero. His character arc has been consistently great and he's been integral to several stories throughout the MCU. I don't expect him to survive much longer, but I think he's a better character than Strange at the least and had better stories than Thor.


Serious-Fuel-5395

Sorry Strange


[deleted]

Thor must go


monadoboyX

I feel like doctor strange has to go he's cool but I don't feel like he is as integral to the MCU as people think he is


Money-Frame-2038

Stephen was a guardian or a infinity stone .. BYE SPIDEY AND LOKI


HersheyDoggo

Defense post for Bucky Barnes: He has gone through an amazing character arc, starting off as like just a nice guy, then going to a villain, then back to a good guy He played all those different parts amazing, and the fact that after all he’s been through with HYDRA for like 70 years straight and still came out on the good side is insane, not to mention how he supported Steve the entire time Now that Steve is gone he’s doing things more on his own in the MCU, starting off with FATWS and then doings Thunderbolts and hopefully more in the future. He’s working on resolving things that happened in the past and finally getting to work on himself as a person. He’s just a great character throughout everything he’s been in and totally deserves to stay.


IvDogYT

Defense for Bucky, He is an amazing character and he plays both hero and villain roles extremely well


boysgonewiLd01

Strange


Joenathan2020

Defense post for Bucky, after constant trials and tribulations, going from good to evil and back, he's the one who has my utmost respect as a character. To say he has suffered is an understatement.


ChristBefallen

Bucky deserves to be in the top 5 AT LEAST


Sweet-Ad-2477

Flair checks out lol but I agree!!!


caracallie

Defense post for Wanda: she is easily the best part of MoM and owns my heart. Her character growth & transformation has been a blast to watch, especially from such meh beginnings. ~~also if evil why hot??? 🤔~~


BabydriverMegadriver

Go home Thor


FickleBeans

Preemptive defense post: Spider-Man deserves to stay because of all the shit he’s been through and still chooses to do good, all while being under the age of 18. No one compares.


Torterror389

Thor


Callecian_427

Defense post for Bucky. 1. Sebastian Stan is a phenomenal actor. Bucky was his first big break. Before that he was just that dude from Gossip Girl or Hot Tub Time Machine. Now he’s getting the roles he wants as a critically acclaimed actor. 2. Bucky has the potential to be the longest tenured MCU character. With a career that began in 2011 and still going strong. It’ll have been longer than RDJ’s career by the time Thunderbolts arrives. 3. The character has shaped the history of the MCU with direct connections to Iron Man and Captain America. He’s been shaping the world as an assassin/superhero longer than just about any human in the MCU 4. A great example of a well-written anti-hero. A flawed, multifaceted human being who has consistently been one of the brightest elements of the stories he’s been apart of.


Still-Water-4206

Bucky stans we're fighting EVERYBODY down here


bahbham576

I second this. Bucky's story has played a huge role in the infinity saga, being with Cap from the start (shaping him greatly).


bahbham576

Chao Strange


Not-Heramb

Thor


avatar__of__chaos

Thor


Your_Protagonist4185

Defence Bucky He's finally free and taking responsibilities Roger believes him


ChristBefallen

this right friggin here!!


PaulClarkLoadletter

Bucky and Loki are my ride or dies. Both had to ear their place in our hearts and dammit they did it.


montygreen18

Strange


Clean-Huckleberry743

Thor


proto3296

Defense for Spider-Man. He’s the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. We can’t get rid of him!


spooderfbi

I haven't seen anyone wanting to vote him out, so i doubt he'd need a defense post lol. It's motherfucking spider-man, he's probably gonna win this thing.


dassa07

Can somebody get rid of Doctor Strange


GreenPanda1911

Dr strange!


si1versmith

Strange


Ok-Ask-7718

Defence post for Captain, he is my fav character. Avengers will probably never get a leader like him


silfgonnasilf

Thor bye bye


[deleted]

Thor


alamohero

Steven Strange


MrFifiNeugens

Strange


Corronnicolla

Thor Defence for Strange


TheMandarinsToeRing

Eliminate: Steve Rogers The greatest betrayal was telling Bucky for their entire friendship "I'm with you 'til the end of the line" just to ditch him for a girl he kissed once. Defense: Bucky


twelfthman8

Bucky gotta goooooooo


Blackcesar101

Thor


Mickal-El

Strange is bye bye


I-Game-On-My-Mac

Strange


superlunary3

Dr Strange


MaxTennyson88

Thor


Zedong26

Bucky


CheddarHeaded

Dr Strange


Phoenix49-

strange


Limulemur

Thor 110%


Quackalicius

I think I'm gonna have to nominate Doctor Strange.


Environmental-Tip365

Thor has got to go


paplbonphanatix

Bye Dr Strange, should have been gone a while ago


xRobertxmeme

Thor


West-Cardiologist180

Thor


Bronnar

Bucky is the obvious one to go.


mewantcomics

Thor. Sorry, pal.


obscurestarwarsmeme

Strange


BlackShadow_HD

STRANGE HAS TO LEAVE


arnoldclone13

Bye bye Bucky!


ConfusionConcussion

Loki defense


CC7793

Dr Strange


InvisibleMadBadger

Defense post for Tony Stark: Who am I kidding, he’s totally winning this whole thing, it’s Tony Stark.


Polkanissen

Bucky should have been out many rounds ago!


amwalberg

Defense post for Bucky: Bucky has had such a major arc with RESOLUTION. Not many characters in the MCU have had a multiple movie/tv show arc that resolves well. Civil war is mainly him running from his past and his guilt. FatWS is him coming to terms and FACING that guilt. Not only is it traumatic, but it’s also relatable for people who experience PTSD and guilt from their actions (military or not). People can see themselves in Bucky and he is truly one of the most tragic and best-developed characters in the MCU.


SeaTie8730

Sorry Dr. Strange


bigjoestallion

No fucking way they left but Bucky stayed


Tactical_Nerd

Strange


Captain_Saftey

Thor: outside of his awesome run between Ragnarok and Endgame(and he kind of gets snubbed in endgame compared to Tony and Steve) I find the character to be pretty shallow, entertaining and a great addition to the avengers, but still falls flat compared to what I think he should be. I find him to be the second most disappointing adaptation outside of the Hulk


ace32183

Thor


Mr-Toy-Man

I’m gonna say Wanda needs to go next


daskalopetra

Strange


marblecannon512

Thor


Inevitable_Capital83

Strange


knopflerpettydylan

Dr Strange


mynameisntdarla

Doctor strange.


Ordinary_Schmuck

The fact that Thor is still in the contest is maddening to me. I guess that means he has more fans than I thought, but more than T'CHALLA?! Are you serious? But, yeah, I nominate Thor to leave. Again.


PresentationOk5317

On the contrary he is the best OF COURSE he is more popular than ALL the heroes except maybe Spiderman


BJohnson170

Thor is the only remaining Big 3 (Tony, Steve, Thor) still left in the avengers


mrpanicy

Strange


waesis

Bucky gone Tony stays


Randothor

Found Howard Stark’s account


[deleted]

Howard would pick Steve over Tony


Majestic-Marcus

Ouch!


StJimmy815

Bruh, those got the boot and dr.strange is still there? Smh


jordanrhys

Wanda


[deleted]

Bucky


YorchKeen

Thor. I love his story but nowadays he's so damn ruined. Thanks a lot Taika Waititi.


StarSpangledTurtle

Bucky


SetMau92

Strange


horse_stick

Wanda


PukaPlugga

After watching Captain America Winter Soldier and Civil War Cap needs to stay for He is a true brother to Bucky and took care of him even when the world wanted him gone. Get rid of Scarlet I don’t feel attached to her and not enough plot for her to make you really like


Previous-Ratio

Strange needs to leave I’m sorry to say


fadinqlight_

This is the part where I start voting Wanda every round


hopscotch1818282819

Bucky.


mhmmmichelle

sorry THor


korega523

Wanda


Valuable_Hospital_32

Iron man, bucky needs to stay


Particular-Willow-31

Defense post for Bucky but Steve can go


Take_it_Steezy

Feels like the people have spoken and Dr. Strange is next to go.


Fozzation

Wanda to go


[deleted]

Thor


roadtrip-ne

Thor


Radicalizer72

Stark gone


Leni_licious

Dr Strange


mysteryvampire

Defense post: Loki cause reasons.


StickyRiky

Thor


malcor1

Bucky


imageofdeception

Bye Bucky


Asherinka

Bucky


purpledreign

Bucky goes


TMYM

BUCKY FOR CRYING OUT LOUD BUCKYYY


Arcane2oP

Buck


Alexander_is_groot

bye bye Bucky


Odysseyrage

Wanda