Attention: This analysis contains significant spoilers for the fifth episode of Secret Invasion.
Since the second episode of Secret Invasion, Gravik’s wicked masterplan has appeared rather predictable: transform into a Super-Skrull (done!), incite tensions between the United States and Russia (done!), and potentially initiate World War 3 (pending). However, the fifth episode introduces a fascinating twist to his scheme. This twist, on paper, has the potential to make him the most formidable villain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). But it could also make him the most comedic.
In the penultimate episode, we discover that Gravik’s previous Super-Skrull treatment was merely a temporary measure. His true objective is to obtain “The Harvest,” which is a vial containing the DNA of every Avenger, collected after the climactic battle against Thanos in Avengers: Endgame.
As Redditors in the episode discussion thread pointed out, practically every hero from the MCU participated in that battle. Thus, Gravik would become a truly terrifying threat empowered with all their abilities.
Just take a look at that roster — Thor, Captain Marvel, Spider-Man, and even Howard the Duck… Wait, what? Yes, in case you had forgotten, Seth Green’s character from Guardians of the Galaxy was glimpsed among the multitude fighting against Thanos’ forces in Endgame. Although his purpose remains unclear, aside from making sarcastic remarks at Chitauri and Outriders while savoring a martini.
Naturally, all of Gravik’s efforts could backfire if his Super-Skrull enhancement goes awry. As one amusing comment aptly stated, “Imagine eagerly stepping into the Skrull Machine to become a superhero, only to end up with Howard the Duck’s DNA.”
Considering the relatively grounded nature of Secret Invasion thus far, it would be a bold and audacious move for the finale to revolve around Nick Fury and his allies battling an evil doppelgänger resembling Howard the Duck. Such a development might surpass the unlikely sight of M.O.D.O.K.’s posterior as the most unexpected moment in a Marvel production in 2023. Does anyone else harbor a secret desire for this scenario to come to fruition?
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Khushi Patel is a science fiction author who lives in Austin, Texas. She has published three novels, and her work has been praised for its originality and imagination. Khushi is a graduate of Rice University, and she has worked as a software engineer. She is a member of the Science Fiction Writers of America, and her books have been nominated for several awards.
