The Marvel Cinematic Universe is one of the most impressive film franchises not only in recent memory, but of all time. And there are great deal of aspects that have made it so from the interconnected story-lines to the jaw-dropping special effects. But the backbone of the entire series, and no doubt the most important facet, are the characters we have all come to know and love.

Tony Stark’s rebellious and snarky attitude; Steve Rogers’s uncompromising values; Peter Parker’s relatable hopes and dreams; Carol Danvers’ strong desire to stand up for those who can’t. There are so many strong characters spread across the forefront of the franchise but the MCU is also host to great supporting characters and villains. But there are so many of them that it’s understandable if a few have fallen through the cracks over the years.

For the most part, Marvel has been able to tie up every storyline they’ve introduced and we’ve seen each character’s journey continue onward. But there are still a few characters who have been missing as of late. While some of these deserve to be shown again, there are others that are best forgotten. And others who may not be forgotten necessarily but should perhaps be left out in order for others to grow more strongly. Here are 15 characters the MCU forgot about and 15 we never want to see again.

30 Forgotten: The Mandarin

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Retconning the Mandarin to be a fake puppet used by Aldrich Killian in Iron Man 3 made us all believe that the real Mandarin never would appear in the MCU. But then, the one shot All Hail The King was released.

This showed the actor, Trevor Slattery, in prison for his involvement. And after being confronted by a follower of the real Mandarin, he was seemingly broken out to atone for stealing that name. Many probably thought this meant Marvel would be bringing Iron Man’s arch-nemesis to the big screen, yet he still has never appeared.

29 Never Want To See Again: Trevor Slattery

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You’d be hard pressed to find an Iron Man fan who wasn’t upset by the ridiculous twist surrounding this character in Iron Man 3. It took what many believe to be one of Tony’s greatest foes and turned him into a bumbling joke.

It’s true that if Marvel were ever to revisit the Mandarin, which All Hail The King showed they could, this character could possibly reappear. But the reveal that he was really an actor left such a bad taste in everyone’s mouths, it would be in their best interest to never show him again.

28 Forgotten: The Leader

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When people talk about dropped plot-lines in the MCU, this character is usually at the forefront. Dr. Samuel Sterns appeared in 2008’s The Incredible Hulk and was allies with Bruce Banner before he was forced to turn Emil Blonsky into the Abomination.

After that disaster, some of Bruce Banner’s tainted blood leaked into an open cut on his head, hinting at his transformation into the villainous Leader. A prelude comic to The Avengers showed that Black Widow had apprehended Sterns after this incident caused him to go insane. But S.H.I.E.L.D. has since fallen and his whereabouts are unknown.

27 Never Want To See Again: Darcy Lewis

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The first two entries in the Thor franchise are not exactly held in the highest regard. And that’s due to a lot of different factors. But when Thor: Ragnarok was released, I for one was quite happy when it turned out this supporting character wouldn’t be returning.

As the seemingly ditsy intern to Dr. Jane Foster, this character had little to offer in terms of plot development and was mostly there for comic relief. But her constantly not understanding anything going on around her just came off as annoying.

26 Forgotten: Jane Foster

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It’s true that the romance between Jane Foster and the God of Thunder was a bit forced and Ragnarok was better for introducing new and unique characters. But it’s what could come with Jane’s return that would be the most exciting.

In the comics, Jane became the new Thor after he became unworthy of wielding Mjolnir. But she had also been diagnosed with cancer. The struggle of being addicted to power even though it caused too much strain on her body made for an excellent character arc. Portman has stated that she would be open to returning, so there’s hope.

25 Never Want To See Again: Justin Hammer

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The reasoning behind never wanting to see this character again is simple: there’s simply no place in the MCU for him. First appearing in the mediocre Iron Man 2, the last time he was shown was in the one shot All Hail The King. So, he is most likely still locked away in prison (if he survived the snap, that is.)

His whole vendetta was against Tony Stark, and with Robert Downey, Jr. exiting the franchise after Avengers: Endgame, bringing him back would mean shoehorning him in somewhere else. And the talented Sam Rockwell deserves better than that.

24 Forgotten: Lady Sif

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There were a lot of characters in Thor and its sequel that felt a bit underdeveloped, including his Asgardian warrior companions. Lady Sif, however, was different. She was shown to be capable, clever, and a fierce fighter. So why has she been forgotten?

We only have off screen explanations as answers. Actress Jaimie Alexander had scheduling conflicts with her TV show, Blindspot, and couldn’t appear in Ragnarok. The Russo Brothers also stated she was one of the casualties when Thanos wiped out half of existence. But within the actual MCU, no one has mentioned her in quite some time.

23 Never Want To See Again: Abomination

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One flaw that many MCU films have suffered from is that heroes face off against villains with the same abilities as them. Iron Man, Ant-Man, Black Panther, and many others have featured heroes fight against evil versions of themselves. The Abomination is basically an evil version of the Hulk.

While last we heard of him he’s still alive, him returning would make no sense. For one, the franchise looks to be moving in exciting and broader directions. For another, with Universal still holding the distribution rights for solo Hulk films, we probably won’t be getting any of his villains again.

22 Forgotten: Dr. Erik Selvig

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Not only did this scientist play a key role in the first two Thor movies, but he was also brought into The Avengers and its sequel to help S.H.I.E.L.D. His bright mind and his desire to explore unexplained phenomena made him a strong asset and character.

However, his last appearance was in 2015’s Avengers: Age of Ultron. He became a consultant for the super team and was last seen working at their new facility in upstate New York. He hasn’t been seen or mentioned since, even in Captain America: Civil War which had many scenes set at that very facility.

21 Never Want To See Again: Christine Everhart

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There are some small characters within the MCU that really are just best forgotten. Not because of weak performances, but because the character doesn’t offer anything to the story line. Christine Everhart falls into this category.

She appeared in the first two Iron Man films as a reporter for Vanity Fair. And her sole purpose in these movies was to butt heads with Tony Stark. While she also appeared in a promotional video for Ant-Man where she interviewed Scott Lang, there’s no reason to bring her back with the direction the MCU is heading.

20 Forgotten: Adam Warlock

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To be fair, this character may not be forgotten for long. But given his importance in the comics as a force against Thanos and that he isn’t appearing in the cinematic counterpart, we’re still going to count him. He was first teased in the first Guardians of the Galaxy as an Easter Egg with his cocoon being seen in the Collector’s shop.

It wasn’t until a post-credits scene in the sequel when it was revealed he would be appearing. Many may have thought his name drop from Ayesha meant he would be in Infinity War, but this wasn’t the case.

19 Never Want To See Again: Betty Ross

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While some love stories in the MCU have fared better, like Tony Stark and Pepper Potts, there are so many others that have fallen a bit flat. The Incredible Hulk is seen by most to be an all-around weaker entry and the love interest is included in the mediocrity.

The MCU as a whole has almost entirely ignored the events in the movie, the exception being Thaddeus Ross’s appearances in Civil War and Infinity War. His daughter, however, has never been mentioned again. She didn’t survive the snap, but there’s no reason to see her return anyway.

18 Forgotten: Elektra

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The third season of Netflix’s Daredevil was regarded as one of the best in the streaming service’s partnership with Marvel and it’s easy to see why. But one plot-line that was left hanging was Elektra, the hero turned villain from The Defenders.

Matt Murdock was shown to survive a building crumbling on top of him, and last time we saw Elektra she was right next to him. So if he survived, it’s possible that she could have as well. Unfortunately, the third season never addressed her. And even more unfortunately, Netflix cancelled Daredevil along with all other Marvel properties.

17 Never Want To See Again: Dormammu

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Kaecilius was already one of the weakest villains in the MCU before Dormammu was tacked on at the end of Doctor Strange despite the tremendous talent of Mads Mikkelsen. But it’s this precise nature of how he was revealed and how underdeveloped he was that has landed him on this list.

He’s an evil being that wants to take over other universes simply because he’s evil. There’s not much depth behind his motivation. He probably will show up again but Baron Mordo seems like a much more layered villain for the sorcerer supreme to face.

16 Forgotten: Aaron Davis

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Donald Glover, with his acting, writing, and music, is immensely talented. And fans of his and Spider-Man alike were probably ecstatic to see him appear in Spider-Man: Homecoming. But it’s who he played that was most interesting.

Glover played Aaron Davis, uncle to one Miles Morales. And if you’ve seen Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse, you know just what kind of dynamic the two have. His role was small and really only served to hint at a possible future appearance of Miles. Apparently that won’t be any time soon though, as Glover isn’t listed as appearing in Spider-Man: Far From Home.

15 Never Want To See Again: Sharon Carter

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Another romance that felt a bit flat is that of Steve Rogers and Sharon Carter. For one, she’s the great niece of his long lost love, Peggy, and that’s a tad creepy. But for another, there was never going to be enough time to develop anything solid between the two.

Too much was happening during The Winter Soldier and Civil War for it to evolve beyond flirting. Not much time was spent devoting her character beyond this either. An appearance on Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. could’ve done more for her, but she’s no longer a part of that organization.

14 Forgotten: Mockingbird

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Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., while not having the strongest start, did eventually become a series that showcased dynamic characters tying in with big events of the larger MCU. One of the strongest additions to the cast came in Season 2 with Adrianne Palicki as Bobbi Morse aka Mockingbird.

Through various unfortunate events, however, Morse along with her husband Lance Hunter had to leave S.H.I.E.L.D. A spin-off was planned around the two characters but the pilot was never picked up. Lance has since returned for a cameo appearance in Season 5, but nothing is known about one of S.H.I.E.L.D.’s most skilled agents.

13 Never Want To See Again: The Hand

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While the Defenders seemingly dealt with the leaders of The Hand, it was a centuries old crime organization with members throughout the world. If Marvel wanted to see The Hand return, they could make it so. Even after Netflix has cancelled all their shows.

But with how disappointed fans were with Iron Fist and The Defenders, both of which dealt heavily with The Hand, it would probably be best if they left them out of future shows for a while. They’ve also shown, with Spider-Man at the very least, that they don’t want to retell old stories.

12 Forgotten: Mitchell Carson

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If Mitchell Carson doesn’t ring a bell, it’s because he was a minor character only seen in one MCU film: 2015’s Ant-Man. Once a higher up member of S.H.I.E.L.D., but really a Hydra insider, Carson attempted to buy Yellow Jacket suits from Darren Cross.

Luckily, Ant-Man and company were there to put an end to Cross’s dealings for good. But not before Carson made off with a suitcase of Pym particles. He hasn’t been seen or heard from since even though that film got a sequel in 2018.

11 Never Want To See Again: Sonny Burch

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Almost brand new to the MCU and I already would be totally fine if he never appeared again. Ant-Man and the Wasp had a lot of good going for it, but Sonny Burch wasn’t one of those things. He was a secondary villain the duo had to deal with. But as he didn’t have any powers or any serious resources other than a few goons, he was more of a minor nuisance than a real threat.

It also didn’t help being compared to Ghost, the film’s chief and much more dangerous antagonist.