How 20 Marvel Netflix characters compare to the comics by Matthew Erao on Mar 31, 2017, 9:58 AM Advertisement
 It's only been a few years since Marvel and Netflix announced their historic deal to bring a number of the comic company's street-level heroes to life in the MCU. Since then, we've been treated to two seasons of "Daredevil," and one each from "Jessica Jones," "Luke Cage," and "Iron Fist." This summer, the core heroes and their supporting characters will all join forces for "The Defenders," marking an effort nearly as impressive as when Marvel first brought "The Avengers" to the big screen. While the plot and threat they'll face are unknown, it's likely to involve a culmination of each of the series so far. It'll also be a fun and exciting way to finally see all of these heavy-hitters join forces like they regularly do in the comics. And while we're sure to get a few new characters from the comics on "The Defenders," the five seasons of shows so far have already introduced us to MCU versions of a lot of familiar faces. But how accurate are they to the source material? Here's how 20 of Marvel's Netflix characters compare to the comics: SEE ALSO: Here are all 44 movie sequels and reboots coming out in 2017 20. Nuke  Nuke is one of the more colorful characters from Marvel Comics, literally. Recognizable from his facial tattoo of an American flag and known for extreme acts of terrorism in the name of nationalism, Nuke hardly seems like a candidate for the more grounded Netflix universe. Still, he was used to surprisingly fitting effect in "Jessica Jones" as an overeager cop with a dark past. On the show, it’s eventually revealed he was part of an experimental military outfit that equipped him with strength-inducing pills. This, at least partly, ties into his comic history, where his powers are even crazier. On the page, he first appeared in 1986’s Daredevil #232. Created by Frank Miller, Frank Simpson (changed to Will for Netflix) once fought in the Vietnam War. Eventually, he became a part of the fledgling Weapon Plus program, which tried to recreate the Super Soldier Serum. He was given cybernetic enhancements, a durable fake skin, and red, white, and blue pills to raise his adrenaline, balance him out, and bring him down respectively. In the MCU, much of this will likely be streamlined whenever the character returns, but we could see him and Jessica given a connection to the Super Soldier Program.
19. Colleen Wing  The Colleen Wing we got to know in the recent release of "Iron Fist" was fairly close to her comic book persona. While we don’t know much about her past so far, her history as a gifted and katana-wielding martial artist has remained intact. There’s also hints of her famous father, another connection to the comics. The show even managed a version of her famous white jumpsuit, complete with accompanying wings on the back. Another nod to her comic persona is the name “Daughter of the Dragon”, which she uses in her cage match. In the comics, she and Misty Knight are often paired together as a team of crime-fighters called the Daughters of the Dragon. Many fans are hoping to see this become a reality following the two characters meeting in this summer’s "The Defenders." With lore that goes back all the way to her debut in 1974’s Marvel Premiere #19, there’s a lot left to explore when it comes to this fan-favorite character.
18. Ben Urich  One of the most disappointing things about the first season of "Daredevil" was the dispatching of Ben Urich. Aside from the show losing one of its only black characters, Urich has a long and rich history in Marvel Comics that would have proven the perfect foundation for the reporter to tie together the entire MCU. Dating back to 1978’s Daredevil #153, Urich has been involved with Daredevil. In fact, thanks to his skills as an ace reporter, Urich was able to figure out Daredevil’s secret identity. His many connections to the heroes of New York have given him access and knowledge no other reporter has been privy to, allowing him to topple criminal empires with his stories. In the comics, he even helped take down Kingpin. Sadly, his efforts to do the same on "Daredevil" left him dead, preventing this venerable Marvel character from interacting with his other longtime collaborator, Spider-Man.
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