One of the parallel universes explored in What If…?

has Peggy Carter to thank for its progressive mindset.

The Wasp at The Avengers Battle of New York?

Hawkeye, Thor, Captain Carter, Iron Man, the Wasp, and Black Widow at an alternate universe Battle of New York

Theres actually a very specific and narratively interesting reason for Hopes inclusion in this battle.

How did that happen?

Since Captain Carter a woman ended WW2, the feminist movement occurred immediately after the war.

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All this lead to Hope taking on the Wasp mantle earlier.

Peggy Carter, though, remains a shining example of a great female character in comic book movies.

She knows her worth and doesnt let anyone tell her what she can and cannot do.

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This is true for all the Variants of her that fans have seen.

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