This is everything you need to know about Ikaris, the Eternals character with whom Richard Madden makes his debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
After conquering the world as Robb stark in the series game of Thrones, Scottish actor Richard Madden arrive at Marvel Cinematic Universe What Ikaris, one of the main elements of Eternals. In addition to leading the new MCU team of heroes, the character could become a key piece in the start of a new facet in the history of the Avengers. Before we get to that, we tell you who is ikaris and what is the importance of to be eternal that Richard Madden interprets on the big screen.
Who is Ikaris, Richard Madden’s character in Eternals?
Created by Jack Kirby for the founding number of Eternals, published in July 1976, Ikaris is one of the descendants of the third generation of the Eternals, a derivation of humanity created by the Celestials. Like his parents, Virako and Tulayn, Irakis dedicate their powers to save humanity and protect the Earth from any danger.
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For example, when a great cataclysm swept through the city of Atlantis, Ikaris –Whose real name is a mystery– guided a huge ship with its few human and animal survivors from the skies to the mainland. The navigators of the ship thought that what had saved them was a seagull. This curious conception made the Eternal part of one of the oldest legends of mankind: the story of Noah’s ark.
Throughout its millennial existence, Ikaris has also been involved in other key events in history. For example, the emergence of the humanist theories of Leonardo DaVinci or the myth of Daedalus and Icarus, who were nothing more than the hero and his son, Ikaris, according to the comics. The descendant of the Eternals took the name of his first-born as his own, after the boy’s death, a victim of his longings to conquer the air.
What are the powers of Ikaris?
In addition to its apparent immortality, Ikaris possesses a series of abilities that make him the ideal being to defend the Earth from the Deviants, the great nemesis of the Eternal race.
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May transmute cosmic energy, to fly and regenerate. Too boasts superhuman strength, speed, agility, durability and reflexes. You can also shoot energy beams with their eyes, teleport and control humans with the mind.
With these powers, Ikaris has been able to defend the city of Lerna from the clutches of Hydra; fight with the terrible creature Red Hulk and join the Avengers in their battle to stop Thanos’ plans for controlling the galaxy.
What is the future of Ikaris and Richard Madden in the MCU?
On Eternals, his big screen debut, Ikaris (Richard Madden) will be part of the group of superpowered heroes gathered by Ajax (Salma Hayek) after the snap of Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.) brought the Deviants’ attention to Earth.
Although he is persecuted by his inner demons, especially those unleashed by his human part, Ikaris will have to assume the role of leader and lead the team made up of Eternals as Kingo (Kumail Nanjiani), Sprite (Lia mchugh), Phastos (Brian Tyree Henry), Druig (Barry keoghan), Gilgamesh (Don lee), Thena (Angelina Jolie) and Sersi (Gemma Chan), with whom he also has a loving relationship.
While the MCU’s future plans have not been revealed, The appearance of Ikaris could be the first step towards a possible crossover of the Eternals with the Avengers, now in search of a head after the disappearance of Tony Stark and the Captain america (Chris Evans). If it sticks with a plot that was already briefly anticipated in the film’s first teaser, the legendary hero could become its new leader.
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About, Richard Madden He told Total Film that his character could be the one to guide the most powerful heroes on Earth: “I only know that he is a good leader and a good soldier. If those are two traits you need to lead the Avengers, then he has them. But I am not able to predict something like that ”. No one except the creatives at Marvel Studios can do it.
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More than thirty-five years ago, the legend of comics Jack Kirby He returned to the House of Ideas with what was, perhaps, his greatest idea of all: the universe of Eternals! The creation of these characters was the result of Kirby’s incessant curiosity about the origin of man and his mythology. However, like many of the King’s concepts, it was ahead of its time.
In 2006, the superstar creators Neil gaiman and John Romita Jr. They bravely took up these concepts and, in the process, told a fresh and fun story full of mystery, suspense, and majestic power. All in order to help establish Kirby’s creation as a vital part of the Marvel Universe once and for all.
In the context of Marvel Civil War, the Eternals they wake up one by one from a strange trance to face the fact that they are not the ordinary people they thought they were. However, they will also discover that there is little time to mourn, as they will be thrown into a life and death struggle that spans time and space!
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