In Marvel Comics, Bucky Barnes had a closer connection to the Red Room and Black Widow than the MCU lets you think.

Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan. Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes. Captain America and The Winter Soldier. These are MCU combinations as classic as peanut butter and jelly. It’s a pairing so ...

and Alexei Shostakov/Red Guardian (David Harbour), crossing paths with figures from other corners of the franchise including long-time fan favorite James “Bucky” Barnes/the Winter Soldier ...