BJB Breakdown: Analyzing Styles Strategies of Melinda May from Agents of SHIELD

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Nearly seven years ago we got an interesting twist on the Marvel CInematic Universe. No longer were we operating on the large screen, telling the story through the eyes of super soldiers, billionaire armored tech geniuses, super humans, and gods. The story was now being told through the eyes of men and women trained to deal with various threats and/or issues behind the scenes, resolving issues before they became public, or worse, before they became Avengers-level threats. This series provided us more insight into the inner workings of the organization S.H.I.E.L.D., providing new iterations of existing characters while more importantly introducing and establishing new characters who took on lives of their own. One of these standout characters was S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Melinda May, aka “The Cavalry.”

May was unique in that she wasn't a comic book character introduced into a live action medium -- she was in fact a live action character that resonated with fans so well that they later introduced her into the comic book medium, which is a fairly rare occurrence. May gained traction as a character with an icy demeanor and a sense of complexity that made her stand out among her fellow agents, all while maintaining a sense of independence and importance when put next to more established characters. But beyond this, what set her apart was her reputation as the best hand-to-hand combatant in S.H.I.E.L.D., rivaling the Black Widow herself, Natasha Romanoff.

In honor of the impact she had in both live action and comic book format, I present to you a breakdown of the strategies and techniques of Melinda May aka The Cavalry, taking a closer look at her approach to combat, the strategies she implements, and the techniques she employs.

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