- The Red Guardian was the Soviet Union's version of Captain America, created during the Cold War.
- Alexei Andreovitch Shostakov received a reverse-engineered version of Super Serum, which was given to Captain America, and hence he became the Red Guardian.
- The Red Guardian possesses every power Captain America has, be it strength, speed, agility, durability, etc. However, the Red Guardian has a stronger healing factor.
Thunderbolts is one of the most anticipated releases that Marvel fans are waiting for. We have official trailers so far showing a band of mischief fighting an unknown enemy. While we have seen the members of Thunderbolts in other Marvel movies, not much is known about them. If you are wondering who Red Guardian is, played by David Harbour, here we have mentioned Red Guardian’s origin, power, and the role he could play in Thunderbolts.
Who Is Red Guardian in Marvel Comics and How Did He Get His Powers?
The Red Guardian, or Alexei Andreovitch Shostakov, made his first appearance in Avengers #43, issued in January 1967. In the comic books, he used to operate as an agent for the Soviet Armed Forces. After he joined the force, during the Cold War, Alexei was given a reverse-engineered Super Soldier Serum that turned him into the Soviet Union’s equivalent of Captain America with the name of the Red Guardian.
While working as the Soviet hero, Alexei became a national figure and was celebrated across the nation. However, after the Soviet Union was dissolved in 1991, he was forcefully relieved of duty, and his uniform was taken from him.
What Are the Powers of the Red Guardian?
Talking about powers, the Red Guardian has all the powers and abilities Captain America has. However, since the Super Soldier Serum Alexei received was technically a copy, he is not as strong as Captain America or The Winter Soldier, but that does not mean that we should underestimate his capabilities.
The Red Guardian has powers like super strength, agility, superhuman stamina, speed, and durability. One thing that sets him apart from Captain America is that, in the comics, the serum also gave the Red Guardian regenerative healing abilities, which are stronger than the ones Captain America has.
Previously, we did not get to see a lot of the Red Guardian in Marvel movies, but now, she will be returning as one of the leads in Thunderbolts, which allows us to learn more about this character. So, let’s wait and see what happens, and till then, stay tuned with us!
