Helmut Zemo's Sword
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| Related tropes/genres | Helmut Zemo's Coat |
| See also | The Falcon and the Winter Soldier
 Zemo Holding a Sword fan art by EmptyMidnight, inspired by Marko Djurdjevic's work |
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Marvel's Helmut Zemo is exceptionally adept in swordsmanship; it is one of his prominent characteristics in the comics and animations. However, it is never confirmed whether his MCU counterpart shares this particular skill; despite the MCU concept arts depicting him wielding a sword,[1] The Falcon and the Winter Soldier credit scene showing an illustration of a sword in his color,[2] and Marvel Future Fight game releasing his TFATWS skin with a sword.[3]
Fandom
Give Zemo a Sword
Many fans are very enthusiastic about the idea of MCU Zemo getting his sword. Some took a fancy to having Zemo’s sword fighting style be inspired by traditional Georgian folk dance.[4] When the announcement of Thunderbolts movie surfaced with Zemo as one of the potential members, the fans demanded Marvel to give him his sword.
The Sword's Name
The discussion on naming the sword was first recorded on a discord server in August 2022. No consensus reached on the name, but few of the suggestions were "Buran" [from Russian, Буран; lit. 'snowstorm', 'winter storm'], referring to the most popular Zemo ship - WinterBaron; “Yatagan” the name of ottoman sabre used in Balkans, which would fit MCU Zemo's Sokovian background; and "Szczerbiec", fancy historical Polish sword used to coronate kings. Couple of crack options were also suggested.[9]
Example Fanworks
Fanfiction
- The Sword of Sokovia by Maphia, Rated Explicit, After he finds his family dead, Helmut Zemo finds his sword, (Bucky/Zemo).
- By Any Means Necessary by Sparcina, Rated Explicit, Zemo gets a bodyguard. The Winter Soldier becomes a lot more than this, (Bucky/Zemo).
- the colonel from sokovia by swannscroft, Rated Mature, When Ultron takes Sokovia, you are saved by a soldier. Years later you find yourself in Madripoor. You encounter a man in a long coat that bears a striking resemblance to the handsome soldier who once saved your life, (Zemo/Reader).
- Tease me, Tempt me, Claim me by Fuddlewuddle, Rated Teen, Three times Bucky teased Zemo. Three times Zemo tempted Bucky. And one time Zemo showed Bucky exactly who he belonged to, (Bucky/Zemo).
Fanart
- preferably with a sword cmon make it happen[Dead link] by jumpedthecurb
- With a sword of course!, Archived version by EmptyMidnight
- Zemo with a sword, Archived version by BABYEVILMAN
- ✨🗡✨, Archived version by fleshtony
- Baron Helmut Zemo, standing over the remains of Sokovia, Archived version by januscadet
Cosplay
- Helmut Zemo in catacombs, Archived version by fandom Marvel 2022
Resource
- Helmut Zemo's Sword tag on AO3
References
- ^ andyparkart (2021-05-05). ""This is the Baron Zemo concept design I created..." Twitter. Archived from the original on 2022-09-20.
- ^ SarahLittleCrow (2022-08-31). ""El único posible vistazo de la espada de Zemo..." Twitter (in español). Archived from the original on 2022-09-20.
- ^ Marvel_FFightUS (2021-06-25). ""Few can challenge the keen wit of Baron Zemo. Even the dance floor is no match..." Twitter. Archived from the original on 2022-09-20.
- ^ BABYEVILMAN (2022-08-04). ""I still think that having Zemo's sword fighting style..." Twitter. Archived from the original on 2022-09-20.
- ^ ComicBook (2020-08-01). ""This new #CaptainAmerica concept art has us wishing #BaronZemo would have..." Twitter. Archived from the original on 2022-09-20.
- ^ MyLovelyteddies (2022-06-09). ""zemo with his sword and fighting against the enemy?? ..." Twitter. Archived from the original on 2022-09-20.
- ^ BABYEVILMAN (2022-07-30). ""Zemo with a sword would literally restore my..." Twitter. Archived from the original on 2022-09-20.
- ^ drunkbluestar (2022-07-30). ""if mcu gives zemo his sword i swear to god i will..." Twitter. Archived from the original on 2022-09-20.
- ^ Winterbaron Discord (18+)