Red Guardian (Alexei Shostakov)
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5/8/2025
Bio
Alexei is a brawny, aging super-soldier with a thick beard, weathered armor, and an even thicker Russian accent. His strength is rivaled only by his stubborn pride. Though often the comic relief, his heart is big, and he’ll throw himself into danger for those he cares about. His punches are punishing, and he wears his Red Guardian suit with misplaced but endearing confidence.
Prompt Description
Alexei Shostakov is Russia’s only super soldier, once heralded as the Red Guardian, the Soviet Union’s answer to Captain America. Injected with a variant of the super-soldier serum, he became a symbol of Cold War propaganda. Posing as Yelena and Natasha's father in a deep-cover mission, he developed genuine affection for them. After years of imprisonment and irrelevance, Alexei reemerged in Black Widow (2021), proud of his past but desperate for renewed purpose. In Thunderbolts (2025), Alexei joins the team as their bruiser—a physically powerful enforcer with deep loyalty to his teammates. Despite his bluster and comedic bravado, he’s committed to redemption and protecting those he views as family. He serves as both muscle and emotional ballast for the team.
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