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Alaqua Cox debuted in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Maya Lopez via Disney Plus’Hawkeyeseries. Now that she’s getting her own solo show on the streaming platform, fans will now get a proper introduction to the once-obscure character.
There are still a lot of things about Maya Lopez’s backstory that Marvel Studios needs to explore, but like other shows in the franchise, some necessary changes were made to fit the storyline and to have her own narrative exclusively for the series.
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5Maya Lopez Was The Original Ronin
Marvel fans know thatJeremy Renner’s Hawkeye became Ronin during the five-year gap caused by Thanos’ snap, but it was actually Maya Lopez who first embodied the character in the comics. She assisted the New Avengers, infiltrating and fighting the Hand and their works with Hydra. She passed on the role of Ronin to Clint Barton and gave him the iconic armor as a gift.
4Kingpin Brainwashed Maya Lopez
The role ofMaya Lopezin the comics was originally to serve as a villain to Daredevil. Kingpin manipulated her into believing that the Devil of Hell’s Kitchen murdered her father, thus taking the name Echo and exacting revenge on the famed vigilante. In theHawkeyeseries, Echo blamed Ronin, aka Clint Barton, for the death of her father.
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3Elektra Was Actually A Skrull
Maya Lopez’s notable encounter with Elektra was when she was revived by the Hand using dark magic to persuade her to join their team. When the drug completed its course, Echo turned her back on her team and assisted the Hand against the New Avengers. When they managed to get the drug out of her system, she retaliated and killed Elektra. Unfortunately, the villainess turned out to be a Skrull impersonating Elektra.
2The Start OfSecret Invasion
With the discovery of Skrulls’ ability to impersonate humans, theSecret Invasionstoryline was born. The looming threat of these creatures walking the Earth disguised as heroes and public figures became an alarming concern for the authorities.
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1MCU Changed Maya Lopez’s Power
One of the major changes in Echo’s character saw her become the new host of the Phoenix Force. When the cosmic power entered the Earth, it staged a competition, and Maya Lopez was one of the many summoned to the White Hot Room. The upcomingEchoseries will introduce her new powers, and fans will discover that once all five episodes arrive on Disney Plus this June 24, 2025.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
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