Summary
Nobody’s talking about one detail at the end ofThe Marvels, but I can’t wait to see what theMCUdoes with it. Despite its disappointing performance, Nia DaCosta’sCaptain Marvelsequel introduced key elements of the overall Multiverse Saga narrative, most notably in the movie’s final moments. After Carol Danvers, Kamala Khan, and Monica Rambeau took down the villainous Dar-Benn, Monica became trapped in an alternate universe duringThe Marvels’mid-credits scene, but in the excitement of the X-Men being teased, I missed one major detail.
I’ll say it: I enjoyedThe Marvels. The introduction of the Quantum Bands, Monica Rambeau’s empowerment and multiversal journey, and the return ofKelsey Grammer’s Beastmade me incredibly excited about the rest of the MCU’s Multiverse Saga. However, it was the return of a very familiar MCU variant that seemed to pose the biggest mystery inThe Marvels, asCaptain Marvelstar Lashana Lynch returned as yet another variant of Maria Rambeau - a variant with even more power than Captain Marvel herself.
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Lashana Lynch Returned As Binary In The Marvels
I loved seeing Lashana Lynch return inThe Marvels, butI previously failed to notice that Maria Rambeau is actually the owner of her reality’s Quantum Bands. InThe Marvels' post-credits scene, Monica Rambeau woke up in another universe to find Beast and a variant of her late mother, who is now the superhero Binary. Carol Danvers became Marvel Comics' Binary while traveling with the X-Men, going some way to explain theX-Men references inThe Marvels. While seeing Binary’s comic-accurate red-and-white costume was brilliant, the added touch of the Quantum Bands makes me even more excited.
Lashana Lynch previously portrayed Earth-616’s Maria Rambeau inCaptain Marvel, and Earth-838’s Maria Rambeau, a.k.a. Captain Marvel, inDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.
First seen in 2022’sMs. Marvelseries,The Marvelsrevealed Kamala Khan’s mystical bangle to be one of twoQuantum Bands in the MCU. These powerful cosmic artifacts were used by the ancient Kree to create the Universal Neural Teleportation Network, allowing for quick and easy travel between planetary systems. Of course,there are many more powers contained within the Quantum Bands that Marvel hasn’t even begun to explore, but Binary’s possession of the relics inThe Marvelssignificantly alters the power-levels of the MCU.
Binary Using The Quantum Bands Makes Her Even More Powerful Than She Already Is
Binary Is Carol Danvers' Strongest Persona In Marvel Comics
In Marvel Comics, Binary is perhaps Carol Danvers' most formidable persona. Following experimentation by the alien Brood, Danvers was able to harness the power of a “white hole”, gifting her full control over cosmic energies, the electromagnetic spectrum, and even gravity. Although Marvel Studios hasn’t confirmedMaria Rambeau’s power set as Binary, I presume she has many of the same gifts as her comic counterpart.This already makes her one of the most powerful presences in the MCU, and the Quantum Bands will only increase this.
As well as containing the power to create Jump Points, connecting two far-apart areas of the cosmos, the Quantum Bands have also displayed the ability to rip holes in the very fabric of reality in the MCU.If the Quantum Bands are anything like their comic counterparts, they will grant Binary the ability to manipulate limitless energy and generate hard-light constructs, similarly to Ms. Marvel. I’m excited to see what Marvel Studios does with Binary now that she’s been revealed to be the owner of her universe’s Quantum Bands.
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Binary Needs To Return To The MCU Before The End Of The Multiverse Saga
I’d love to see Maria Rambeau’s Binary return to showcase the full power level of the Quantum Bands.
Thepoor performance ofThe Marvelshas made me doubtful that a sequel will be developed, even though I thought thatThe Marvelswas much stronger than many gave it credit for. With the prospect of a sequel in jeopardy, it’s unclear when Binary and Monica Rambeau might return, but we need to see them come back before the Multiverse Saga’s conclusion.Monica residing in another reality will surely cause an incursion event, which could be crucial to Phase 6’sAvengers 5andAvengers: Secret Wars, creating the perfect opportunity for them to return.
I’d love to see Maria Rambeau’s Binary return to showcase the full power level of the Quantum Bands, especially since this could answer some major questions about the Bands' origin and true nature. Some popular theories suggestThe Marvelsmay have teased apotentialAvengers vs. X-Menadaptation, or could lead directly intoSecret Wars’expansive multiversal storyline. Whatever the case may be, I’m so curious to see Binary return to the MCU, or perhaps even see Brie Larson’s Carol Danvers become the hero through her mastery of the MCU’s own Quantum Bands.
The Marvels
Cast
The Marvels follows Carol Danvers, aka Captain Marvel, whose powers entwine with Jersey City super-fan Kamala Khan and S.A.B.E.R. astronaut Captain Monica Rambeau. As unintended consequences destabilize the universe, the trio must collaborate to navigate a new threat linked to a Kree revolutionary and an anomalous wormhole.
