A War Cry for More Korg in the MCU

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I’m a big Marvel guy. It has basically consumed my life over the last few months. I’ve written article after article about the emotional roller coaster that was Avengers: Infinity War. But, now that the dust has settled, at least for the next year, some of the ancillary stories of the MCU are coming back into focus. For me – I’m thinking back upon everything, and I can’t help but wonder…where the hell was Korg during all of this?

This post is long overdue. Let’s face it – that lovable Kronan stole every scene he was in back in Thor: Ragnarok. And, at this point in the MCU’s history, it’s time for some new blood. So, let’s list some of the reasons this franchise needs more Korg.

This universe needs heroes

I don’t know if you know this or not, but spoiler alert – half the Avengers dead. They dead. They gone. Things are looking pretty bleak for Earth’s mightiest heroes. So, it stands to reason that there would be an opening for new heroes. I mean, if you go into your job and demand a promotion, what’s one of the first things they tell you? “Well, there has to be a need for the job.”

Guess what – half the got damn galaxy just turned to dust. I’d say that qualifies as a need for the position. So, who better than Korg?

Maybe Korg is who Nick Fury was signalling for at the end of Infinity War? We’ll find out in due time.

He’s funny

He’s so sweet and innocent that I almost feel bad laughing at him. Like, he obviously doesn’t mean to be funny. He’s just being himself because he’s comfortable in his own skin. But, he’s just naturally goofy, and the MCU could use some laughs right now because laughter is the best medicine when everybody dies.

I haven’t laughed that hard at a character since Gomer Pile stole scenes on the Andy Griffith Show.

He’s actually kind of a badass

I mean, he is made of rocks. Not sure how true to the comics they’re going to stay, but the guy hangs with The Hulk and can go toe-to-toe with any big bad in the Marvel universe (except probably Thanos – which is…actually…the only guy they’re focused on right now, so that probably won’t help his case).

He could be the new Captain America or Iron Man if either/both men die in the next Avengers movie. There are really a number of ways we can get more Korg into the MCU.

Korg’s Greatest Hits

“Well, I tried to start a revolution, but didn’t print enough pamphlets so hardly anyone turned up. Except for my mum and her boyfriend, who I hate. As punishment, I was forced to be in here and become a gladiator. Bit of a promotional disaster that one, but I’m actually organizing another revolution. I don’t know if you’d be interested in something like that? Do you reckon you’d be interested?”

“Piss off, ghost!”

“It sounds like you had a pretty special and intimate relationship with this hammer and that losing it was almost comparable to losing a loved one.”

“Now those foundations are gone. Sorry.”

“That’s exactly what Doug used to say! See you later, New Doug!”

“Oh my god, the hammer pulled you off?”

Look, I know Kevin Feige already said they’d be back, but it’s not enough for those of us on #TeamKorg. If it were left up to me, Korg would be the one to take down Thanos, and that’s just the way it is.

I know others out there share my deep passion for this character and will join me on this quest.

Stoney Keeley is the Editor in Chief of The SoBros Network. He is a strong supporter of Team GSD and #BeBetter. “Big Natural” covers the Tennessee Titans, Alabama Crimson Tide football, the WWE, and a whole wealth of nonsense. Follow on Twitter @StoneyKeeley

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