There are many popular Marvel characters fans are eager to see get their own films, but there are also some deep cuts who deserve their moment in the spotlight. The MCU movies and TV shows have already found success with some less popular characters, so there’s hope that even some of the most obscure can find their way to the big or small screens.

20. Ka-Zar Is The Ruler Of The Savage Land

Kevin Plunder is the son of an English nobleman who became the first to discover the prehistoric world known as the Savage Land. Ka-Zar and this new haven hidden in the frozen Antarctic first appear in the pages of X-Men #10 (by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Chic Stone, and Sam Rosen).

Following the death of his parents, young Kevin is raised by an intelligent mutant sabertooth tiger named Zabu. Taking the name “Ka-Zar,” Kevin grows up to work alongside the indigenous population of the Savage Land to help protect its natural resources from corporate interests. Ka-Zar’s adventures could make for a great family film.

19. Jack Monroe Is Another Super-Soldier From Marvel Comics

The Falcon and the Winter Soldier helped introduce the concept of the military’s secret super-soldiers, many of which are created only to be discarded. Isaiah Bradley is one of these unfortunate test subjects, but in the comics, there are many more tortured civilians who the government experiments on in the pursuit of super-soldiers.

Jack Monroe joins William Burnside/Captain America as the government’s new Bucky following the recreation of a super-soldier serum that gives them enhanced abilities at the cost of mental instability. Monroe eventually follows in Captain America’s footsteps as Nomad and has a troubled costumed career that sees him brainwashed into the murderous Scourge before his disgraceful death. Monroe’s story is tragic, but also full of action-packed scenes. It would immediately remind the fans of the first MCU Phases.

18. Wendell Vaughn/Quasar Is A Powerful Cosmic Hero

Wendall Vaughn starts his incredible superhero journey as a humble S.H.I.E.L.D. agent who gets put on guard duty. This menial task becomes the impetus for Wendall’s exposure to the powerful weapons known as the Quantum Bands. These relics tap into a powerful energy source that’s connected to the quantum power of the universe.

Vaughn gets chosen by the cosmic being, Eon, to serve as the esteemed protector of the universe, costumed hero Quasar. Quasar occasionally plays an important role in several of Marvel Comics’ epic cosmic events, which are increasingly becoming viable cinematic material for adaptation. Quasar’s name and powers get passed on to other characters over time, which makes him even more advantageous to bring into the MCU fold.

17. Ava Ayala/White Tiger Is An Underrated Vigilante Hero

Created by Christos Gage and Tom Raney, Ava Ayala took the White Tiger mantle after her brother, Hector Ayala, and her niece, Angela Del Toro. Thanks to her mystical tiger amulets, Ava gained superhuman speed, reflexes, and strength, as well as an incredible healing factor.

After New Avengers #18 (by Al Ewing, Carlo Barberi, Jesus Aburtov, and Clayton Cowles), Ava lost the mantle. However, her time as the White Tiger was a fan-favorite story. A film adaptation of Ava’s origin as a superhero could increase proper racial representation in the MCU, introduce enthralling mystical lore, and explore the Ayala family.

16. Demolition Man Was Created By The Power Broker

Also known as D-Man, Demolition Man is an interesting Marvel superhero because, in terms of his powers, he’s not very interesting or unique. However, it’s D-Man’s personal qualities and faults that give him depth. Dennis Dunphy becomes Demolition Man after the Power Broker increases his strength and stamina to superhuman levels.

However, Power Broker deceives Dunphy by making him think he needs his drug to maintain this strength. This strange addiction, besides an unstable heart condition, humanizes D-Man in a way that would be amazing material for a feature film. With the Power Broker introduced in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, it could be the perfect time to bring Demolition Man into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

15. Elsa Bloodstone Could Be A Leading Character In The MCU

Elsa Bloodstone is basically the Buffy the Vampire Slayer of the Marvel Universe. She’s a young, female monster hunter who comes from a prestigious lineage of other fighters of darkness. Films like Van Helsing failed to connect with audiences, but Underworld and Resident Evil are proof that a female-led monster-killing franchise works.

Now that Marvel Studios introduced Elsa Bloodstone in Werewolf by Night, they need to delve into her story or use her to explore the dark corners of Marvel’s supernatural universe. A successful Elsa Bloodstone story also opens the doors for her popular team, Nextwave, and even more heightened horrors.

14. Power Pack Is A Team Of Young Superheroes

The Power Pack series fulfills a very specific niche where it looks at a team of four superheroes, but they’re all pre-teen siblings. Marvel has plenty of young superheroes out there, but the familial bond between the Power Pack sets the group apart.

The Power Pack taps into the unity of The Fantastic Four but with a greater level of intensity and innocence. Rumors of a Power Pack series persisted in the past, but the team would be even more effective in their own feature film that provides a younger slant on the typical superhero narrative.

13. Damage Control Cleans Up After The Avengers

Marvel’s Damage Control is a pretty brilliant and self-aware idea that fits well with the meta concept that’s now more prevalent in the MCU. Damage Control is a group of construction workers who are the everymen tasked with the repairs that need to be done during the fallout of superhero attacks.

It’s a grounded idea that could explore a different side of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and even get into past events but from Damage Control’s perspective. Curiously, at one point a Damage Control TV show was in development, but it never came to pass.

12. Moondragon Is A Key Member Of The Guardians Of The Galaxy

When she was a young girl, Heather Douglas and her parents stumbled upon Thanos’ spaceship. After the villain killed her parents, Thanos’ father, Mentor, adopted Heather and trained her. Later on, Heather discovered her father’s soul was now bound to a new body, Drax the Destroyer.

In Guardians of the Galaxy, Drax explains that Ronan the Accuser killed his wife and daughter, Kamaria. This tragic detail about his backstory only worked as a plot device for Drax’s vengeance. However, since it’s quite similar to the story in the comics, it could also help introduce a new version of Moondragon to the MCU.

11. Madcap Is One Of Marvel’s Zaniest Characters

A young student’s life is forever changed after he’s transformed into the Madcap following an A.I.M. chemical experiment gone awry. This chemical disaster wipes out an entire tour bus, except for Madcap, who takes on a new form, stops feeling pain, and acquires an advanced healing factor that seemingly makes him impossible to kill.

Madcap’s survivors’ guilt, coupled with his inability to die, creates a warped hero who could give Deadpool a run for his money as Marvel’s zaniest character. Madcap’s tragic but bizarre story is perfect for an MCU project that wants to leave the PG-13 rating behind and get darker.