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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

Unsung it's a living from a tenement of clay Since: Jun, 2016
it's a living
#62476: Sep 20th 2016 at 7:24:55 PM

Looks like a mask, but I'm not familiar enough with (any) African mythology to tell you of who. A loose equivalent to Satan, maybe?

edited 20th Sep '16 7:37:17 PM by Unsung

AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#62477: Sep 20th 2016 at 7:36:16 PM

[up][up]Pretty sure it's just a mask. Doubtful it's in reference to any particular African tradition really.

Civil War gave Wakanda a fairly neutral feel so far, but I'm a little nervous that the African aspects of the film will be very West in nature, like the languages, city names, and religious aspects. Even though the country is explicitly located in East Africa near Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania which aren't quite the same. It's somewhat understandable since most African Americans are descended from West Africa and there's a tendency for even Afrocentric media to engage in the Africa Is a Country aspect of Bulungi, but it's a peeve of mine.

[up][up][up]It'll be hard to get that in the movie but it was a real fuck yeah moment.

[up][up][up][up] Heart-shaped herb which is basically the same thing as super serum, except less complicated to make, and more narrow in its application. If you use it and you're not of royal blood you die, as Killmonger found out the hard way. T'Challa's suit also has vibranium weave in his suit which grants him extra abilities like stronger defense and ability to run up walls for example.

edited 20th Sep '16 7:42:06 PM by AlleyOop

comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#62478: Sep 20th 2016 at 7:39:44 PM

Yeah I don't think it represents anything. That was just the redesign they gave Mephisto in the 90's.

As for the heart shaped herb I'm pretty sure it's explicitly natural, but actually becoming the Black Panther involves being blessed by their Panther god. I'd be interested to see if they drop the latter aspect.

edited 20th Sep '16 7:44:04 PM by comicwriter

higherbrainpattern Since: Apr, 2012
AdricDePsycho Rock on, Gold Dust Woman from Never Going Back Again Since: Oct, 2014 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
Rock on, Gold Dust Woman
#62480: Sep 20th 2016 at 8:13:07 PM

I think we've got ourselves a good Ghost Rider, everyone.

Have you any dreams you'd like to sell?
comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#62481: Sep 20th 2016 at 8:25:38 PM

[up][up]And as I'd hoped he looked way better in motion than on that poster.

HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#62482: Sep 20th 2016 at 9:06:22 PM

It's a shame we couldn't get Johnny or Danny (though the former had his time....not good times, but still), but yeah, Robbie seemed pretty cool.

Which is fucking ironic considering the flaming head and all.grin

One Strip! One Strip!
alliterator Since: Jan, 2001
#62483: Sep 20th 2016 at 11:18:15 PM

Oh fuck yeah. When his face just burned away into the flaming skull, now that was awesome. And yes, it did look so much better in motion than it did in the still shot. Although that must be some expensive CGI — they're probably going to save the actual flaming skull shots for once or twice an episode and the rest of the time go with the flaming eyes instead.

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#62484: Sep 21st 2016 at 8:55:25 AM

So 8th was good? Won't be able to see the episode before Sunday. ..we're the ratings good?

alliterator Since: Jan, 2001
#62485: Sep 21st 2016 at 9:10:56 AM

Ratings haven't been released yet.

By the way, Joss is back on Twitter.

higherbrainpattern Since: Apr, 2012
#62486: Sep 21st 2016 at 9:56:30 AM

And he really wants you to vote (if you're a US citizen, that is).

MedusaStone Since: Jan, 2015
#62487: Sep 21st 2016 at 2:33:54 PM

Reminds me of a joke I saw the other day. Someone got asked who their favorite Marvel villain was, and they answered "Joss Whedon". I don't hate the man or buy into all the anti-Whedon hype, but it still made me laugh.

Tuckerscreator (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Drift compatible
AdricDePsycho Rock on, Gold Dust Woman from Never Going Back Again Since: Oct, 2014 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
Rock on, Gold Dust Woman
#62489: Sep 21st 2016 at 3:00:09 PM

Oh god, don't look at the comments.

Have you any dreams you'd like to sell?
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.
#62490: Sep 21st 2016 at 3:38:02 PM

Too late.

...I hate Youtube comments.

Oh God! Natural light!
higherbrainpattern Since: Apr, 2012
#62491: Sep 21st 2016 at 4:45:30 PM

I can only handle Joss Whedon in very small doses now, so while I don't want him to direct another movie in the MCU, that ad was great.

JetWave Since: Jan, 2013
#62492: Sep 21st 2016 at 7:00:30 PM

I looked at the first comment.

Some one please kill me before the government does.

RBluefish Since: Nov, 2013
#62493: Sep 21st 2016 at 7:12:44 PM

Sweet Christ, I looked at the comments. Why do I do this to myself, the comments of anything even tangentially related to social issues will inevitably end up like a Necronomicon excerpt.

Good to see Don Cheadle in there - he is the guy who once told Trump to go die in a grease fire, after all.

Who knows. If America won't listen to reason or logic or common decency, maybe they'll listen to That Guy What Was Once In That Movie They Liked. I am unfortunately not joking when I say that.

"We'll take the next chance, and the next, until we win, or the chances are spent."
AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#62494: Sep 22nd 2016 at 7:54:26 AM

Reading Youtube comments is for the weak!

Luigisan98 A wandering user from Venezuelan Muscat Since: Oct, 2013 Relationship Status: I <3 love!
A wandering user
#62495: Sep 22nd 2016 at 7:59:24 AM

[up]They must be doing it for the lulz I hope.

The only good fanboy, is a redeemed fanboy.
JBC31187 Since: Jan, 2015
#62497: Sep 22nd 2016 at 3:59:01 PM

Mephisto would be a good villain for Dr. Strange, too. Plus there was the Infinity Gauntlet where he was acting as Thanos's shoulder devil- not that Thanos really needed one.

KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#62498: Sep 22nd 2016 at 6:47:59 PM

Unless it's coming up soon in the current season of Agents of Shield he probably wouldn't actually know, so he was probably speaking figuratively.

PushoverMediaCritic I'm sorry Tien, but I must go all out. from the Italy of America Since: Jul, 2015 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
I'm sorry Tien, but I must go all out.
#62500: Sep 22nd 2016 at 7:55:47 PM

Black Panther is the Mandarin.

edited 22nd Sep '16 7:58:41 PM by PushoverMediaCritic


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