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Since Thor and now Captain America came out this year, I wanted to get what Tropers thought of the concept and execution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe in general. Personally I love the idea and wonder why this idea hasn't been seriously tried before. It sorta seems to me like the DCAU in movie form (And well, ummm, with Marvel), and really 'gets' the comic book feel of a shared universe while not being completely alienating.

Edited by Mrph1 on Jul 29th 2024 at 3:09:00 PM

Gaon Smoking Snake from Grim Up North Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
#26101: Feb 9th 2015 at 5:58:08 PM

In the comics, yes, it's effectively Soviet HYDRA and I get a sense this is the show's purpose with it as well.

"All you Fascists bound to lose."
KarkatTheDalek Not as angry as the name would suggest. from Somwhere in Time/Space Since: Mar, 2012 Relationship Status: You're a beautiful woman, probably
Not as angry as the name would suggest.
#26102: Feb 9th 2015 at 6:54:01 PM

I liked Nick Fury before they decided to turn him into an asshole.

He's not that bad. Granted, Project: Insight was a bad idea, but he at least listened to Cap about it.

Oh God! Natural light!
comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#26103: Feb 9th 2015 at 8:12:02 PM

And even then his sins in the movieverse are far lesser than the stuff he's done in the Ultimate or even 616 verse.

Canid117 Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: Hello, I love you
#26104: Feb 9th 2015 at 8:15:46 PM

It's always hilarious to me how Ultimate Nick Fury is two completely different characters. Whenever Bendis writes him he is a bit of a prick at times but is ultimately well meaning and never is an asshole without some kind of understandable reason. Whenever Millar is allowed to be in charge he morphs into a fascist maniac.

"War without fire is like sausages without mustard." - Jean Juvénal des Ursins
Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#26105: Feb 9th 2015 at 8:26:10 PM

Millar should never have been allowed to set the tone for the Ultimate universe.

Forever liveblogging the Avengers
BadWolf21 Since: May, 2010
wanderlustwarrior Role Model from Where Gods Belong Since: Jun, 2009 Relationship Status: What's love got to do with it?
CorrTerek The Permanently Confused from The Bland Line Since: Jul, 2009
The Permanently Confused
#26109: Feb 9th 2015 at 8:41:15 PM

And they said it would never happen. Repeatedly.

How 'bout that.

Hodor2 Since: Jan, 2015
#26110: Feb 9th 2015 at 8:41:40 PM

I got an error message.

Edit- Working now.

edited 9th Feb '15 8:43:21 PM by Hodor2

BadWolf21 Since: May, 2010
#26111: Feb 9th 2015 at 8:42:06 PM

It's pretty much the best possible way to do it too. Marvel doesn't need to give over part of their slate to focus on Spider-Man, and Sony actually has a chance to make some money with the property. Because let's be honest, Amazing Spider-Man 2 was trash, and there's no way in hell Sinister Six was going to work out.

wanderlustwarrior Role Model from Where Gods Belong Since: Jun, 2009 Relationship Status: What's love got to do with it?
Role Model
#26112: Feb 9th 2015 at 8:44:18 PM

If it still doesn't work, try this link.

I'm just so tired of Spider Man. At least people will shut up about it now.
...Who am I kidding?

edited 9th Feb '15 8:44:49 PM by wanderlustwarrior

Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#26113: Feb 9th 2015 at 8:45:16 PM

Welp is right

Forever liveblogging the Avengers
ultimatepheer Since: Mar, 2011
#26114: Feb 9th 2015 at 8:45:32 PM

Nobody's going to shut up about Spider-Man. Nobody ever shuts up about Spider-Man.

I don't even like Spider-man.

edvedd Darling. from At the boutique, dear. Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: We finish each other's sandwiches
Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#26116: Feb 9th 2015 at 8:46:18 PM

I like spider-man but I was perfectly happy with a spidermanless MCU.

Call me when Sony has the guts to adapt Maximum Clonage.

Forever liveblogging the Avengers
comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#26117: Feb 9th 2015 at 8:46:30 PM

That's what I found interesting, that they allowed Sony to maintain the final say and distribution.

Though as you said they have their slate hashed out so it's not like Marvel needed a new reboot movie.

BadWolf21 Since: May, 2010
#26118: Feb 9th 2015 at 8:47:42 PM

Bocaj: Maximum Clonage as in part of one of the most reviled comic storylines ever? :P

comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#26119: Feb 9th 2015 at 8:49:26 PM

I'm in favor of Carnage in the MCU if it means we get some variation of this (probably involving the Hulk): [1]

Ekuran Since: Feb, 2010 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
#26120: Feb 9th 2015 at 8:50:24 PM

News link.

Also, I fucking knew it.

edited 9th Feb '15 8:50:43 PM by Ekuran

spashthebandragon thebandragoness from USA Since: Feb, 2010 Relationship Status: Yes, I'm alone, but I'm alone and free
thebandragoness
#26121: Feb 9th 2015 at 8:50:46 PM

See if this link works.

Holy crap, this was announced on Marvel.com! It's real! Yes! YES! YEEEEEEE- *incoherent shrieks of delight*

I've got fanfics for Frozen, Spectacular Spider-Man, Crash Bandicoot, and Spyro the Dragon.
Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#26122: Feb 9th 2015 at 8:50:53 PM

[up][up][up][up] Exactly and yes!

Sadly the fact that it will be limited to a few hours means it can't truly capture the essence of that story. The terrible terrible essence.

edited 9th Feb '15 8:51:37 PM by Bocaj

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DrFurball Since: Jan, 2001
#26123: Feb 9th 2015 at 8:51:05 PM

My favorite super hero is now part of my favorite series of comic book adaptations. And I kept saying it wouldn't happen.

...anyone know how to get a size 13 shoe out of one's mouth?

AnotherGuy Since: Aug, 2013 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
#26124: Feb 9th 2015 at 8:53:43 PM

Oh, who cares? Let's see Spider-Man and Wolverine duke it out in Story Domination.

Ekuran Since: Feb, 2010 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
#26125: Feb 9th 2015 at 8:54:21 PM

As much as some might bemoan Spidey being in the MCU, realize that we've got an entire page of posts in under 10 minutes of the announcement.

If nothing else, this certainly going to be profitable.

edited 9th Feb '15 8:54:32 PM by Ekuran


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