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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

Heatth (X-Troper) Relationship Status: In Spades with myself
#34076: May 14th 2015 at 2:35:05 PM

[up][up]Actually, if I am not mistaken it was Stark who provided the samples from Thor's DNA used to make the clone. Of course, since this is not his field, he didn't contribute much to the process itself, but he was fully on board with the plan.

LordofLore Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Consider his love an honor
#34077: May 14th 2015 at 2:37:26 PM

Check the panels I posted to see Tony sort of try to defend it(it's the full fight link).

Ninety Absolutely no relation to NLK from Land of Quakes and Hills Since: Nov, 2012 Relationship Status: In Spades with myself
Absolutely no relation to NLK
#34078: May 14th 2015 at 2:46:52 PM

Black Goliath

Of course he is.

@Thor vs Tony: Damn. I like MCU Tony a lot, but from what I understand Civil War!Tony is a gigantic asshole. I haven't even read the comics and that was pretty cathartic.

Dopants: He meant what he said and he said what he meant, a Ninety is faithful 100%.
Tuckerscreator (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#34079: May 14th 2015 at 2:49:59 PM

Do you mean "of course he is" by Black Dude Dies First or the name? Because by then he just called himself Giant-Man, and there was an amusing conversation with the Thing which convinced him to change it.

LordofLore Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Consider his love an honor
Ninety Absolutely no relation to NLK from Land of Quakes and Hills Since: Nov, 2012 Relationship Status: In Spades with myself
Absolutely no relation to NLK
#34081: May 14th 2015 at 3:06:57 PM

I mean. Black Panther, Black Lightning, Black Manta. It's a bit on the nose, no?

Dopants: He meant what he said and he said what he meant, a Ninety is faithful 100%.
alliterator Since: Jan, 2001
#34082: May 14th 2015 at 3:07:46 PM

Black Adam is actually Egyptian, though.

Ninety Absolutely no relation to NLK from Land of Quakes and Hills Since: Nov, 2012 Relationship Status: In Spades with myself
Absolutely no relation to NLK
#34083: May 14th 2015 at 3:09:13 PM

-war flashbacks to the "were ancient egyptians black" debates-

Dopants: He meant what he said and he said what he meant, a Ninety is faithful 100%.
Archivist10 Oh for God's sake! Since: Jan, 2013
Oh for God's sake!
#34084: May 14th 2015 at 3:10:19 PM

You know, despite Bruce and Betty having good chemistry, I didn't mind the ship tease between Banner and Black Widow.

Honestly, by this point I'm rather tired of the superhero x normal love interest thing. It's just so boring and unremarkable, aside from Pepper who's attempts to keep Tony more grounded make their relationship work, I much rather see relationships between the supers.

Mukora Uniocular from a place Since: Jan, 2010 Relationship Status: I made a point to burn all of the photographs
Uniocular
#34085: May 14th 2015 at 3:12:56 PM

[up]x2 Those aren't really relevant, considering Black Adam isn't from ancient Egypt. He's from the Egypt that still exists in the real world, and isn't some mystical historical place where no one lives anymore.

So yeah, he should definitely be black.

"It's so hard to be humble, knowing how great I am."
vandro Shop Owner from The little shop that wasn't Since: Jul, 2009
Shop Owner
#34086: May 14th 2015 at 3:16:28 PM

I am pretty sure he is an ancient egyptian, that black adam guy.

edited 14th May '15 3:16:47 PM by vandro

Mukora Uniocular from a place Since: Jan, 2010 Relationship Status: I made a point to burn all of the photographs
Uniocular
#34087: May 14th 2015 at 3:17:43 PM

... Yeah, I was totally wrong. I am apparently really bad at reading Wikipedia articles.

"It's so hard to be humble, knowing how great I am."
alliterator Since: Jan, 2001
#34088: May 14th 2015 at 3:22:44 PM

Wait, Black Widow's not black! There's one!

vandro Shop Owner from The little shop that wasn't Since: Jul, 2009
Shop Owner
#34089: May 14th 2015 at 3:24:34 PM

Black Bolt is not black either...

edited 14th May '15 3:25:14 PM by vandro

Tuckerscreator (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#34090: May 14th 2015 at 3:29:16 PM

And Black Cat, probably, if she shows up in the movies. Not guaranteed though.

At least the Falcon is just "The Falcon".

alliterator Since: Jan, 2001
#34091: May 14th 2015 at 4:03:26 PM

Okay, so that's three: Black Widow, Black Bolt, and Black Cat.

Although, Black Bolt is called that because his name is literally "Blackagar Boltagon."

Archivist10 Oh for God's sake! Since: Jan, 2013
Oh for God's sake!
#34092: May 14th 2015 at 4:03:26 PM

Also 'War Machine'.

Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#34093: May 14th 2015 at 4:05:28 PM

[up][up] I never fail to get a laugh at that

Forever liveblogging the Avengers
Falrinn Since: Dec, 2014
#34094: May 14th 2015 at 4:05:52 PM

[up]x4 Also Luke Cage's only code name was "Power Man" to my knowledge.

On the subject, I will say that Black Panther gets a pass in my book since Black Panthers are an actual type of Panther and his costume/weapons are clearly themed around that, plus the pitch black outfit has practical benefits for stealth missions. If his costume evoked a different type of Panther, then it would of been problematic to say the least.

edited 14th May '15 4:06:16 PM by Falrinn

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Absolutely no relation to NLK
#34095: May 14th 2015 at 4:09:30 PM

Blackagar Boltagon

Dopants: He meant what he said and he said what he meant, a Ninety is faithful 100%.
LordofLore Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Consider his love an honor
#34097: May 14th 2015 at 4:14:12 PM

Before anyone asks, Medusa's full name is Medusalith Amaquelin-Boltagon.

Ninety Absolutely no relation to NLK from Land of Quakes and Hills Since: Nov, 2012 Relationship Status: In Spades with myself
Absolutely no relation to NLK
#34098: May 14th 2015 at 4:15:00 PM

I give up. There's nowhere to go from here.

Dopants: He meant what he said and he said what he meant, a Ninety is faithful 100%.
vandro Shop Owner from The little shop that wasn't Since: Jul, 2009
Shop Owner
#34099: May 14th 2015 at 4:15:00 PM

Oh Jack Kirby, what were you on? And where can I get some of that?

higherbrainpattern Since: Apr, 2012
#34100: May 14th 2015 at 4:15:09 PM

[up][up][up][up] why.jpg.

edited 14th May '15 4:15:32 PM by higherbrainpattern


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