She-Hulk introduces a surprise new Marvel group – and fans think they know who is leading them
Four new villains make their MCU debuts
Marvel has its fair share of superpowered groups: The Defenders, The Guardians of the Galaxy and, of course, The Avengers. So what’s one more? She-Hulk episode 3, however, has introduced a new team that couldn't be further away from Earth's Mightiest Heroes.
In the closing minutes of the latest episode, Jen is attacked by four men wielding unique glowing weapons: a pair of gauntlets, a helmet, a crowbar, and a ball and chain. The quartet ultimately fail when Jen transforms into She-Hulk and are sent scarpering, but not before we learn one of them is called "Thunderball" and their identities become clear: they are Wrecking Crew, consisting of Thunderball, Bulldozer, Piledriver, and Wrecker.
The low-level criminals were first introduced in Marvel's comics in 1974 and are (mostly) considered minor annoyances for the world's heroes. That proved to be the case again in She-Hulk, though they are backed by a mysterious "boss" who clearly has a bone to pick with everyone's favorite superhero lawyer.
That boss? Social media – like always – has an answer for who it might be. Current speculation suggests it's Hulk villain The Leader, while a handful also have an inkling that Kingpin could be involved. One theory posits that they want Jen's Hulk blood so The Leader can create an army of gamma-powered soldiers.
Given Wrecking Crew's botched debut, there's every chance they'll turn up again later on in the season. Make sure you don't miss out on an episode with our She-Hulk release schedule, plus here's how *that* She-Hulk episode 3 post-credits scene came together.
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