Luke Cage
Summary
As New York City MayorLuke Cageprepares for an upcoming election , there are a peck of potential superhero candidates to take exception him for his position . New York is , in many way of life , the meat of the Marvel Universe – and the urban center ’s mayor has often had an important role to play in various Marvel plot line . Before Luke Cage ’s tenure in office , Mayor Wilson Fisk passed a controversial law , making itillegal to be a superhero in New York , resulting in an era of increasing difficulty being a superhero protecting New York City , even after he was booted out of office at the death of the spark .
Luke Cage feign to be a politician alternatively of the bomber he was always have in mind to be - and he is judged for it by the God of Celestials .
Spider-Woman
A New Path To Heroism For Jessica Drew
Spider - Woman enter the approaching " Gang War " eventat an interesting stage in her life . The fictitious character is returning from the numb after an extended absence , and will receive her own rebooted series as part of the new geological era of her superhero career . With so much modification is coming for the Jessica Drew character , now would be the consummate clip to offer something completely unlike for this new Spider - Woman serial . One thing that would be an incredibly unlike focus to take her in would be to have her to adventure into political relation . alike to Luke Cage ’s pivot into political science , Jessica Drew running for mayor would be a revolutionary new role for the character in the Marvel Universe . It would also provide Marvel a great chance to instal a distaff theatrical role in this critical position of big businessman .
J. Jonah Jameson
The Mayor’s Office Offers A Chance At Redemption
J. Jonah Jameson is one of the few member of this leaning who actually has some political experience already . grant , he was a much dissimilar man at the time . When he was the mayor of New York City for a brief run , he was drenched in his classical Spider - Man hate to the point that he constitute his anti - Spidey squadron , Spider - Slayers , all over the city . In more recent times , Jonah has learned a neat deal of humbleness , ensure that a second opportunity to lead New York as city manager would be very different . Jameson has seen the mistake of his early way , in the process becoming one of Spider - Man ’s close ally . Another chance at being mayor gives Jonah the chance to right his wrong . Even more interestingly , it would give Peter Parker a vital political ally .
Misty Knighy
Serving the People In Different Ways
Like Jessica Drew , Misty Knight would be a enceinte candidate for the first Marvel superhero to be elected Mayor of New York . Unlike Drew , however , Misty Knight offers a tantalizing link to Mayor Luke Cage , making for an even more dramatic election cycle . In addition to having teamed up with batting cage on multiple occasions , Knight was once romantically linked to the current mayor ’s best friend and Hero for Hire partner , Iron Fist . More importantly , what distinguishes Knight from most people on this list is that she ’s served the city of New York in two public religious service capacities . Misty Knight was antecedently both a superhero and as a fuzz . In a metropolis divided on the issue of superheroes , Knight could prove to be a unifier .
Steve Rogers
Marvel’s Most Persuasive Speaker
Steve Rogers is a lifelike politico without even assay . He latterly cue readers howgiving speech is one of his greatest abilities . At a time when relation back between world and mutation are worse than they ’ve been in years , one speech was able to win over an entire crowd , shifting their perspectives from anti - mutant hysteria to a more tolerant position . From this exercise , it follow that Will Rogers likely he has one of the best chance of any Marvel superhero to do the same for New York City , which is currently plagued by anti - superhero thought . Repairing that relationship is the next city manager ’s most essential task , and Captain America may be the most capable of doing it .
A Captain American variant previously persist for President of the United States in theUltimateMarvel Universe .
Jessica Jones
The Current Mayor’s Wife Could Improve On His Work
While Jessica Jones lacks Misty Knight ’s civil service story as a police military officer , she offers an amplified translation of the personal connexion : Jones is Mayor Cage ’s wife . Jessica Jones has been lying abject in the Marvel Universe for the most part , since starring in last year’sThe Variantsseries , but now may be the perfect time for her to return . A political feud pitting hubby and married woman against each other is one that writes itself . More importantly , Jessica Jones can also hold her own in this political clime . standardized to Misty Knight ’s office , Jessica ’s yesteryear as a superhero could come to her vantage in winning over the pro - hero voters . Meanwhile , the fact that she put her time as Jewel behind her a long prison term ago could also be enough to win over some anti - hero voters .
Jessica Jones and Luke Cage might be considered a exponent duo in the Marvel Universe , but she could ’ve had another notable Avenger for a husband .
Daredevil
Experience And Moral Conviction Give Matt Murdoch An Edge
Even in a human race that presumes that Matt Murdock is dead , Daredevil will probably never hold back fight the Kingpin . slant into his new indistinguishability as Father Matthew might be a good elbow room for him to fight the Kingpin ’s laws . The world has been altered since he returned from Hell , as not everyone remembers who Matt used to be . Whether the world remembers or not , Murdoch was in fact deputy mayor under Wilson Fisk , commit him political experience that could be to his advantage , were he to take office . More forthwith , he is currently a priest , which would appeal to many voters in New York City .
As lay down in 2023’sDaredevil#3,Ben Ulrichnever met Matt in the current Marvel canyon , a major departure from their longtime relationship .
She-Hulk
Going From Law Into Politics Is A Natural Evolution
Jennifer Walters has always proven to be someone who everyone – both heroes and average citizen – can depend on . For many the great unwashed , She - Hulk is the first somebody who they call on for supporter , especially for superheroes . It was n’t that long ago that readers saw the title character ofThe Invincible Iron Manimmediately call the sensational lawyer when his champion Rhodey gets contain . In that regard , She - Hulk is a hero ’s heroand can build upon that as part of a potential political military campaign . After spend so many years as a attorney , Jen have a step into political relation would be a major mode to elevate her up the Marvel ladder in a new , exciting way .
The Defenders Beyond miniseries redefines She - Hulk ’s strength , make it not only inherent to her character , but to the intact Marvel multiverse .
Reed Richards
“The One Man Smart Enough To Save NYC” Would Be Quite The Slogan
Reed Richards becoming the mayor of New York would bring the ramifications of " Devil ’s Reign " full circle . When Kingpin fundamentally banned superheroes from New York City , the Fantastic Four were among those who were jail at the time . Reed coming back to win Wilson Fisk ’s honest-to-god mayor seat would be major payback , if not closure . Most importantly , Reed Richards is wise enough to work out out how to unwrap Kingpin ’s laws from the interior . Mayor Cage recently told Spider - Man inAmazing Spider - Man#36 how hard it is to attempt to unmake those same natural law , especially when it risks"overwhelming public sentiment . “Given how fresh Reed is , though , he ’s probable to regain a loophole or technicality small enough to bypass it .
The Wasp
“A Woman Who Can Do Everything” Would Look Great On Campaign Posters
Janet van Dyne is someone whohas break many hats over the years . She ’s been a superhero , graphic designer , socialite , a secret agent , Avenger , and most recently , a private investigator . She has successfully establish herself in the Marvel Universe as much an everywoman ; or rather , a woman who can achieve any and everything that she sets her mind to . For the woman who has done everything , the one thing that she has yet to attempt is venturing into government . There is no better sentence than the nowadays , and if history is any indicator , she could already a shoo - in to win before officially running .
Peter Paker
“Your Friendly Neighborhood Mayor”
InThe Amazing Spider - Man#36 , Spidey confronts Mayor Cage on his approach to politics , specifically why he has n’t untie Kingpin ’s police force yet , noting that he only wants to meet with heroes in the fantasm , or else of sample to improve citizen - sub relations . Although Mayor Cage ’s answers sound plausible , Spidey did n’t seem very satisfied with what he see , and he may need to do something about it himself . Granted , as Peter Parker , he may be the least certified candidate on this lean , but he could lean into that aspect of himself for his campaign . The hometown everyman make for the perfect underdog history , one that voters can get behind and offers a perfect antithesis toLuke Cage .
