Thunderbolts* Writer Reveals Why Spider-Man & Daredevil Vanished During NYC Void Attack

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Warning: This article contains SPOILERS for Thunderbolts*

As a die-hard Marvel fan, I’ve always looked forward to seeing my favorite heroes like Spider-Man and Daredevil take on the bad guys. But in Thunderbolts*, they were surprisingly absent during the climactic battle against The Void. One of the film’s writers shed some light on this, explaining their reasons. New York City has had more than its fair share of crises in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Who could forget the near-destruction of the Statue of Liberty during the final battle in Spider-Man: No Way Home, or the dangerous task force created by Mayor Wilson Fisk to clamp down on vigilante activity in Daredevil: Born Again? With Thunderbolts* being another MCU film set in New York, this battle was almost apocalyptic.

In the movie’s finale, The Void seizes control over Bob/Sentry, causing a city-wide blackout in New York City that sucks hundreds or thousands of people into a dark abyss, forcing them to relive their deepest traumas. Fortunately, The Thunderbolts manage to assist Bob in regaining control over The Void and saving everyone from this harrowing experience. However, the city still endures some destruction, and the gravity of the situation is such that it attracts other superheroes to the scene.

In a conversation with ScreenRant, Thunderbolts scribe Eric Pearson hinted at ambiguity about other characters involved, yet he confirmed that time operates abnormally within The Void.

In the mysterious realm of the Void Space, a single moment might feel like an eternity.

What The Thunderbolts* Writer’s NYC Heroes Comment Means

A frequent criticism leveled against the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is the inconsistency of other superheroes intervening during significant conflicts, such as why none of the Avengers assisted Captain America in combating Hydra when they were battling over Washington D.C. This query often arises across various MCU projects, and it’s relevant to Thunderbolts*. However, Pearson presents a valid argument for Thunderbolts*. The final confrontation unfolds swiftly as The Void materializes, plunging New York City into darkness within just a few minutes.

Subsequently, it becomes challenging to determine exactly how long they stayed inside. Yelena and her companions appeared to be in there for around twenty minutes, but this could appear differently from an outside perspective. They might have been confined for an hour or merely seconds according to the peculiarities of time within The Void. Regardless, it’s plausible that there wasn’t enough time for other heroes to intervene. Additionally, it’s conceivable that the other heroes were swallowed by The Void and failed to comprehend what transpired. However, The Thunderbolts were the only characters cognizant of who The Void was and how to counter him.

Our Take On The Thunderbolts* Writer’s NYC Heroes Comment

Pearson’s remarks don’t offer a definitive solution to this question, but they do propose a plausible theory. The Void is enigmatic, and it might be that other New York superheroes, such as Spider-Man or Daredevil, were simply unable to join the battle due to time constraints. Additionally, given The Void’s invincible nature, their participation may not have significantly altered the outcome of the fight. Instead, it was the Thunderbolts who were the ideal heroes for New York at that specific juncture, and they managed to save the day successfully.

*The Thunderbolts is a fictional superhero team in the Marvel Universe, known for their shifting roster and often having members with questionable moral alignments.

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2025-05-05 21:57