Crossbones’ Inclusion (Captain America: Civil War)
We don’t know about you, but we think Frank Grillo’s Brock Rumlow was one of the best things about Captain America: The Winter Soldier. That’s why when we found out he’d be appearing in Captain America: Civil War under his more recognized name, Crossbones, the excitement reached schoolgirl giddy.
When the images of Crossbones on set were unveiled to the public, it appeared as if the Russo brothers had done right by the Captain America foe. Subsequently, the film kicked off with a huge Rumlow versus Avengers fight scene, and it looked like the villain was going to be a big part of the Civil War proceedings. But then he blew himself up like a suicide bomber as he attempted to kill Cap. What?!
While you might argue that his actions were what led to Tony and Steve’s fallout, it was a mighty disappointing end to the Cap villain. In continuity, Crossbones has been a major thorn in Steve’s side and even teamed up with Red Skull to put an end to the Avenger. Yet, in Captain America: Civil War, he was nothing more than cannon fodder.