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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

FoxBoxKid Philosophy Enthusiast from California Republic Since: Oct, 2013
Philosophy Enthusiast
#46426: Nov 15th 2015 at 5:33:39 PM

Which Phase 3 movies do you think will introduce the Time Stone and the Soul Stone? I think the Soul Stone is gonna show up with Adam Warlock in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. As for the Time Stone, I'm thinking if it isn't in Thor: Ragnarok, it'll probably be in Infinity War Part I. I'm afraid they might not even have Adam Warlock in Guardians Vol. 2 or at all, but they can't have Thanos and the Infinity Gauntlet without Warlock, right?

Make mine Marvel.
alliterator Since: Jan, 2001
#46427: Nov 15th 2015 at 5:36:12 PM

There's been speculation that the Vision will effectively take his place.

Kostya (Unlucky Thirteen)
#46428: Nov 15th 2015 at 6:43:29 PM

I think one will be in Guardians 2 and the other will be in Doctor Strange. I'm not sure which will be in which though.

DrFurball Since: Jan, 2001
#46429: Nov 15th 2015 at 8:34:43 PM

With the precedent of combining the Cosmic Cube with the Space Gem, I wouldn't be surprised if the Eye of Agamotto turns out to be an Infinity Gem.

Ruby Tuesday is actually part of a group of bizarre supervillains called the Headmen. And they should totally be used in the MCU.
Thanks for reminding me I should read more of Steve Gerber on the Defenders, because I don't think I recall seeing them in what I read (also, Gerber's Defenders is awesome anyway).

alliterator Since: Jan, 2001
DeathsApprentice The Ultimate Lifeform from The Ark Since: Aug, 2011 Relationship Status: Is that a kind of food?
The Ultimate Lifeform
#46432: Nov 16th 2015 at 8:45:57 AM

Dang. David Tennant is really creepy in that scene.

When we're done, there won't be anything left.
Hodor2 Since: Jan, 2015
#46434: Nov 16th 2015 at 8:48:39 AM

RE the first Purple Man video- What a nice guy.

Second is kind of humorous- more dickish than evil.

edited 16th Nov '15 8:50:06 AM by Hodor2

yellowturtle from Nowhere Important Since: Feb, 2015 Relationship Status: Coming soon to theaters
#46435: Nov 16th 2015 at 10:26:41 AM

This is going to be great!

Crow: There's a plot?
Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#46436: Nov 16th 2015 at 10:30:29 AM

Nope...I won't watch them! I will just go into the series blind!

dRoy Professional Writer & Amateur Scholar from Most likely from my study Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: I'm just high on the world
Professional Writer & Amateur Scholar
#46437: Nov 16th 2015 at 10:33:26 AM

I'm guessing David Tennant is this Purple Man?

This is the first time I'm hearing of this character. What, does he have a mind control power or something? He sure looks like it.

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DeathsApprentice The Ultimate Lifeform from The Ark Since: Aug, 2011 Relationship Status: Is that a kind of food?
The Ultimate Lifeform
#46438: Nov 16th 2015 at 10:35:46 AM

Yeah, David Tennant is the Purple Man, and the Purple Man does have mind control powers. Very, very strong mind control powers.

edited 16th Nov '15 10:36:08 AM by DeathsApprentice

When we're done, there won't be anything left.
dRoy Professional Writer & Amateur Scholar from Most likely from my study Since: May, 2010 Relationship Status: I'm just high on the world
Professional Writer & Amateur Scholar
#46439: Nov 16th 2015 at 10:36:38 AM

Ah.

Man, that's some awesome way to show that power.

Continuously reading, studying, and (hopefully) growing.
higherbrainpattern Since: Apr, 2012
#46440: Nov 16th 2015 at 10:54:20 AM

Yeah, the Purple Man is a real scumbag.

Canid117 Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: Hello, I love you
#46441: Nov 16th 2015 at 12:13:18 PM

He seems much more like a terrifying Gentleman whos corrupted by to much power here.

Where as he's usually just a skeezy unimaginative rapist...

"War without fire is like sausages without mustard." - Jean Juvénal des Ursins
JBC31187 Since: Jan, 2015
#46442: Nov 16th 2015 at 12:21:47 PM

The second video is interesting- it almost looks like random Legitimate Businessman is resisting Purple Man's suggestion to go all in. Or maybe he just wasn't using his powers right then.

Hodor2 Since: Jan, 2015
#46444: Nov 16th 2015 at 2:59:47 PM

Cool. Any news as to whether Lyndsay Fonesca is returning? The last I remembered suggested, but didn't confirm, that she wasn't.

edited 16th Nov '15 3:00:11 PM by Hodor2

Tuckerscreator (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#46445: Nov 16th 2015 at 4:26:05 PM

Judging from Lyndsy's Instagram, where she's having fun on vacation while Hayley's was full of pranks while filming, my guess is that she isn't unless they're filming her scenes really late. Which is possible, as AC was still filming its last Season 1 episode the week after Season 1 had premiered, but who knows.

edited 16th Nov '15 4:27:02 PM by Tuckerscreator

VeryMelon Since: Jul, 2011 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
#46446: Nov 16th 2015 at 4:37:16 PM

The full show will be out in 4 more days, I haven't seen a trailer yet for this show and don't need to.

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#46447: Nov 17th 2015 at 1:09:50 AM

The actress mentioned a while back that she wasn't asked back yet. It's possible that we have to do without her for the season.

FoxBoxKid Philosophy Enthusiast from California Republic Since: Oct, 2013
Philosophy Enthusiast
#46448: Nov 17th 2015 at 9:20:38 AM

I read Steranko's SHIELD run a while back, and I think they should make a Netflix miniseries about a young Nick Fury when he's a SHIELD rookie, fresh out of the army. It would be cool to see the MCU in the 70's.

Make mine Marvel.
xbimpy Since: Jul, 2015
#46449: Nov 17th 2015 at 10:32:50 AM

How does it feel to have sex with purple man?

TobiasDrake (•̀⤙•́) (Edited uphill both ways) Relationship Status: Arm chopping is not a love language!
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#46450: Nov 17th 2015 at 10:35:28 AM

Like rape.

Can we not go down this avenue?

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