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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

TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#26326: Feb 10th 2015 at 11:20:42 AM

So...just to make sure we're on the same page here...

The new Spider-Man will show up in an upcoming MCU movie (cough most likely Civil War cough). And then, the next Spidey movie from Sony will use that Spidey, and will be canon with the MCU?

Maybe this one will start with Peter being Spider-Man for 1-2 years (a la Ultimate Spider-Man).

And maybe have it so that Gwen didn't di- (gets shot in the head).

Also, I looked up Logan Lerman.

...Yeah, I could see him as Peter.

comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#26327: Feb 10th 2015 at 11:21:55 AM

Correct. They're gonna debut a new actor as Spider-Man in an upcoming Marvel movie (almost certainly Civil War) and then spin him off into his own Sony movie in 2017.

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#26328: Feb 10th 2015 at 11:23:22 AM

Well, the only other choice would be Dr. Strange...and that would be a strange combination (pun not intended).

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GethKnight Since: Apr, 2010
#26331: Feb 10th 2015 at 11:40:42 AM

Percent Jackson as Peter Jackson? Can't say I see it.

KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#26332: Feb 10th 2015 at 11:41:54 AM

I'm also guessing they're going to go with whatever love interest Marvel is pushing for him right now, rather than Gwen or Mary Jane or anyone he's had in any of his other shows or adaptations.

I honestly can't keep track of who Marvel wants us to believe is Pete's true love now, though.

On an unrelated note, you know who's another cool character that is undisputably under Marvel's purview now that Spider-Man is in the fold: Julia Carpenter. That's another character I really started to like the more I learned about her, after first seeing her in Spider-Island.

I mean, there was a decent chance Marvel had her already, but with the whole Madame Webb thing and all it's nice to know there's no chance of her not being away from them.

Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
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#26333: Feb 10th 2015 at 11:45:21 AM

Lets see, Mary Jane and Carlie are both 'peter makes life terrible lets avoid him' bus.

Anna Marie was more interested in Ock so finds this whole situation weird.

I guess Cindy 'Silk' Moon is going to be introduced into the movies then.

Spider-fans will be thrilled beyond belief.

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GethKnight Since: Apr, 2010
#26334: Feb 10th 2015 at 11:48:04 AM

It will probably be Mary Jane. It's always Mary Jane.

LordofLore Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Consider his love an honor
#26335: Feb 10th 2015 at 11:48:13 AM

Current love interest for Peter is a girl called Silk who has her own book IIRC.

One of the books in their next big event that will "change things forever"(Secret Wars)is apparently about a Spider-Man who didn't sell his marriage to a devil and instead has a happy family. We've no idea what will happen to Peter after the event.

higherbrainpattern Since: Apr, 2012
#26336: Feb 10th 2015 at 11:52:08 AM

Renew Your Vows!!! I am...interested in that.

I hate One More Day.

GeekCodeRed Since: Sep, 2010
#26337: Feb 10th 2015 at 11:53:37 AM

@higherbrainpattern: I believe that sentiment is shared by everyone but Joe Quesada.

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#26338: Feb 10th 2015 at 11:54:03 AM

Doesn't matter...they don't want to focus on the romance for a change. So perhaps they will make a movie in which spiderman has meet neither Gwen not Mary Jane yet.

MousaThe14 Writer, Artist, Ignored from Northern Virginia Since: Jan, 2011 Relationship Status: Showing feelings of an almost human nature
Writer, Artist, Ignored
#26339: Feb 10th 2015 at 11:59:50 AM

Or a movie where he's just friends with them.

Also *scans through tons and tons of Spider-man History* I'm sorry, as much as I don't care for romance elements, Parker's love life is a major facet of his stories because it play into the story of how difficult it is for him to live a balanced live between superheroing and having a job, going to school, socializing, and having a love life. It can be excised but *remembers 90s Spider-man cartoon* I haven't *remember Ultiamte Spider-man* seen it *remembers the Essential Spider-man omnibuses* yet *Remembers Spectacular Spider-man*.

Actually, it may be a major accomplishment if they don't focus on romance. It would be original, frankly.

edited 10th Feb '15 12:00:32 PM by MousaThe14

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Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#26340: Feb 10th 2015 at 12:03:43 PM

I honestly think that you could get most of the "balancing superheroing and real live" theme way better by highlighting Aunt May for a change. She wanting to push him to do well in school and going to college aso, and struggling to do so because of his double life.

GethKnight Since: Apr, 2010
#26341: Feb 10th 2015 at 12:03:56 PM

[up][up]The writers would probably die of a stressed-induced aneurysm while trying.

edited 10th Feb '15 12:04:26 PM by GethKnight

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#26342: Feb 10th 2015 at 12:05:04 PM

And they also can finally show Spider-man interacting with other Superheroes...another thing which happened in none of the movies so far.

GethKnight Since: Apr, 2010
#26343: Feb 10th 2015 at 12:15:08 PM

Which I had no problem with. If Spider-Man has colegues in the business, he could go "Hey, I have a big test to prepare for, can you keep an eye on Osborn?" Or something, it would show maturity in knowing he can doesn't have to do the job alone.

Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#26344: Feb 10th 2015 at 12:16:54 PM

"I know I can trust you, Daredevil."
"Why not ask Tony Stark?"
"Did you see how he handled that mandarin thing? No, I'm going to stick with the guy that hits people with billy clubs."

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higherbrainpattern Since: Apr, 2012
#26345: Feb 10th 2015 at 12:27:29 PM

I'm actually still concerned though, because this new deal between Marvel and Sony said that Sony still has creative control over the Spider-Man movies though. That's..not good.

edited 10th Feb '15 12:28:36 PM by higherbrainpattern

GaryCXJk Wants Captain N for SSBU Since: Aug, 2009 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
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#26346: Feb 10th 2015 at 12:30:08 PM

I'd bet on the Daredevil as well.

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Lionheart0 Since: Oct, 2009 Relationship Status: I'm just a hunk-a, hunk-a burnin' love
#26348: Feb 10th 2015 at 12:30:53 PM

'm also guessing they're going to go with whatever love interest Marvel is pushing for him right now, rather than Gwen or Mary Jane or anyone he's had in any of his other shows or adaptations. I honestly can't keep track of who Marvel wants us to believe is Pete's true love now, though.

Well, based on the current comics, they're back to teasing Peter and MJ reuniting.

I'd say go a third route and go classic with Peter being flirtsy with Betty Brant.

Meddler413 Since: Dec, 2014 Relationship Status: I wanna know about these strangers like me
#26349: Feb 10th 2015 at 12:32:27 PM

Okay, I know this would have been a long shot, but I was kinda hoping the the MCU Spider-Man would be Miles Morales. I mean, we've already had five spider-man movies with peter parker. Let's give Miles a chance to shine!!!

It would really never happen though. :(

higherbrainpattern Since: Apr, 2012
#26350: Feb 10th 2015 at 12:34:23 PM

[up] I too, want Miles Morales to show up in the MCU. :/


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