Move Over, Daredevil: 10 Marvel Heroes Ready to Rule the MCU’s Street-Level Scene

With Daredevil: Born Again season 2 landing in 2026, Marvel's most famous alleyway attorney is still the guy on the ground. But if the MCU really wants to build out its street scene, there are a bunch of comic-book heavies who could share (or steal) that spotlight. Some you know. Some are deep cuts. All of them could absolutely carry stories at the neighborhood level.

Where the MCU street game stands

Daredevil has the brand, the fanbase, and the Netflix momentum. Cool. Now imagine a New York (and beyond) filled with thieves-turned-heroes, ex-cops with bionic upgrades, supernatural tag-teams, and a vampire hunter who treats late nights like a day job. That roster exists in the comics, and several are way overdue for proper MCU debuts.

10 street heroes who could run the block

• 10. The Prowler (Hobie Brown)

  Not Miles' uncle. Hobart 'Hobie' Brown took the Prowler name and tried the criminal life until a fight with Spider-Man went sideways and he thought he had killed him. That guilt wrecked him until Peter Parker revealed he was alive and pushed Hobie toward redemption. Hobie is a genius-level tinkerer with elite acrobatics, a custom suit loaded with gadgets, and his signature Pneumatic Glider Cape and specialized boots. First appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #78 (August 1969)

• 9. Misty Knight

  Ex-NYPD, lost an arm in the line of duty, replaced it with a bionic one, and never looked back. If you remember the Netflix corner of Marvel TV, you already know she's a sharp detective with serious martial arts chops. The bionic arm turns her into a precision shooter and a punishing close-range threat. First appearance: Marvel Team-Up #1 (December 1971)

• 8. White Fox (Ami Han)

  South Korea's fox-spirit powerhouse. Ami Han works for the National Intelligence Service, excels at recon, and brings Kumiho abilities to the table. Think stealth for days, heightened senses, animal communication, and the wild card: she can transform into a nine-tailed fox, with each tail rumored to have its own still-unknown ability. Also, yes, her charm can lure targets to their doom, and it gets grisly fast. First appearance: Avengers: Electric Rain #1 (October 2014)

• 7. Cloak and Dagger

  Tyrone and Tandy got their powers from an experimental drug and turned that nightmare into a mission. Their partnership is symbiotic: Cloak taps the Darkforce, Dagger channels Lightforce. He opens portals and moves through space like it's nothing; she forges light weapons and fires piercing blasts that get even nastier when boosted by Cloak's energy. Together, they can both heal and hurt, which is a fascinating balance for street-level stories. Nerdy tidbit: their profile got a bump thanks to being added as a strategist in Marvel Rivals. First appearance: Peter Parker, The Spectacular Spider-Man #64 (December 1981)

• 6. Spider-Woman (Jessica Drew)

  As a child, she was experimented on by her own father and later conscripted by HYDRA, even sent against S.H.I.E.L.D. and Nick Fury. That woke her up to who the bad guys actually were. After a rough road, she ends up doing legit work with S.W.O.R.D. She has the expected spider skill set, plus immunity to tons of toxins and the ability to fire off bio-electric blasts that short out enemies. First appearance: Marvel Spotlight #32 (November 1976)

• 5. Black Cat (Felicia Hardy)

  Professional thief, frequent anti-hero, occasional PI and security consultant (yep, she once ran her own firm, see Felicia Hardy: The Black Cat #1). Acrobatics and martial arts are her bread and butter, and she has a complicated history with Spider-Man that the MCU could have a lot of fun with. At one point she even had Tychokinesis, basically an aura that made bad luck follow her enemies around. First appearance: Amazing Spider-Man #194 (April 1979)

• 4. Blade (Eric Brooks)

  Born as his mother was killed by a vampire, Blade carries vampiric traits without the typical weaknesses and turned that into a lifelong hunt. He lives at street level but also runs with the Midnight Suns when things get occult. Expect enhanced senses and strength, fast healing, and a lesser-known ability to transfer certain attributes to or from other people. Also comes with a very firm moral code, very Daredevil in that way. First appearance: Tomb of Dracula #10 (April 1973)

• 3. White Tiger

  We already met Hector Alaya in Daredevil: Born Again and saw him die, which naturally sets up the most prominent White Tiger from the comics: his sister, Ava Alaya. She wields the Amulets of Power, which boost strength, speed, durability, senses, and agility. The amulets can also be pressed to wounds to accelerate healing and even provide camouflage for stealth ops. If the MCU wants the next White Tiger, Ava's the obvious pick. First appearance: Avengers Academy #20 (October 2011)

• 2. Luke Cage

  Mike Colter's take in the Netflix era proved Luke works perfectly in street stories and meshes well with Daredevil. Watching Cage go toe-to-toe with Wilson Fisk on a bigger stage would be a blast. His 'Power Man' moniker fits: the Burstein Process amped him up past human limits and gave him accelerated healing thanks to rapid cell regeneration. First appearance: Hero for Hire #1 (March 1972)

• 1. Iron Fist (Danny Rand)

  The odds of Finn Jones popping up in Daredevil: Born Again season 2 feel very high right now, and fan demand only helps. Danny channels Chi into his fists to smash through basically anything, can turn himself intangible to shrug off physical attacks, and has a kind of supernatural awareness that closes off blind spots. The potential for a true power-up arc in the MCU is huge. First appearance: Marvel Premiere #15 (February 1974)

Final word

Daredevil deserves the crown, but if Marvel wants a deeper bench, these ten can each carry their own corner of the map. Who did I miss? Drop your picks in the comments.