How To Survive An MCU Villain: 10 Rules That We’ve Learned Over 33 Movies

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has seen its heroes fight battles against all manner of antagonists, and the franchise has established a number of rules to follow in order to survive an encounter with a villain. Since the inception of the MCU, the franchise has introduced a wealth of characters adapted from the stories of Marvel Comics. Central to most comic book narratives – and therefore also the movies of the MCU – is the struggle between good and evil; between a hero and a villain. However, with so many powerful and dangerous antagonists, it’s become clear that heroes may not always survive these battles.