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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

KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#72426: Jun 30th 2017 at 11:03:15 PM

If Vulture ends up on the Masters of Evil or something, I want a aviation movie esque midair dogfighting battle between him and Falcon.

comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#72428: Jul 1st 2017 at 8:01:42 AM

I'm hoping at least one of the two Shockers survives.

windleopard from Nigeria Since: Nov, 2014 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
#72429: Jul 1st 2017 at 9:42:41 AM

Have Vulture and Falcon ever met in the comics?

ComicFan Since: Sep, 2016
#72430: Jul 2nd 2017 at 7:34:06 AM

It's being reported that Fury will co-star in Captain Marvel[1]

comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#72431: Jul 2nd 2017 at 9:17:04 AM

Makes sense since he's in Infinity War. I wonder if Carol will be a former SHIELD agent.

DeathsApprentice The Ultimate Lifeform from The Ark Since: Aug, 2011 Relationship Status: Is that a kind of food?
The Ultimate Lifeform
#72432: Jul 2nd 2017 at 9:49:05 AM

That's cool that Fury is going to be a prominent role in Captain Marvel. I wonder what his role will be, exactly.

When we're done, there won't be anything left.
Falrinn Since: Dec, 2014
#72433: Jul 2nd 2017 at 11:01:32 AM

My general theory is that Carol Danvers gets wrapped up in the events of Infinity War simply because she's a kickass Air Force pilot. This either leads directly to her getting superpowers within Infinity War, or gets her on the right person's radar. Which in tutnv leads to her being sent on a mission at the start of her own movie, on which she gains superpowers.

In this scenario, Nick Fury would definitely qualify as the right person to take notice of her in Infinity War and send her on a mission in Captain Marvel.

Anomalocaris20 from Sagittarius A* Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: Love blinded me (with science!)
#72434: Jul 2nd 2017 at 11:57:12 AM

So what is Nick Fury now, in terms of government and career? With SHIELD disbanded, is he just a random cycloptic bum?

You cannot firmly grasp the true form of Squidward's technique!
ultimatepheer Since: Mar, 2011
#72435: Jul 2nd 2017 at 12:05:22 PM

He is Nick Fury, Hobo Spy King!

comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#72436: Jul 2nd 2017 at 12:47:55 PM

He wanders the world giving rousing speeches to those who need them.

Unsung it's a living from a tenement of clay Since: Jun, 2016
it's a living
#72437: Jul 2nd 2017 at 12:54:44 PM

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AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#72438: Jul 2nd 2017 at 1:13:35 PM

I figure it would be Rhodey and that he would be Carol's mentor/father figure in this 'verse since he's in the Air Force.

But cool to see Fury makes it out of the first Phase 3 Avengers film at least.

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.
#72439: Jul 2nd 2017 at 2:09:36 PM

Unless all of his appearance are flashbacks!

In all seriousness, though, while it'll be nice to see Fury again, I'm not entirely sure how I feel about this. I'm a little concerned that having to focus on him might take away time from developing more members of her supporting cast (I know I'm not the only one who really wants Monica).

That said, I don't really have any real reason to worry about that as of yet, and having Fury in the movie might help to make it clear that, no, Carol really is an important part of the MCU.

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comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#72440: Jul 2nd 2017 at 3:24:36 PM

It should be noted nobody knows the size of his role. The "co-starring" thing was just someone on Twitter responding to a report from an Atlanta filming site about Jackson shooting the film in January.

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.
#72441: Jul 2nd 2017 at 3:27:12 PM

I thought that sounded odd. He's never "co-starred" in a solo hero film before (you could make a case for the first Avengers, I think) - why would this one be different?

Oh God! Natural light!
MonsieurThenardier Searching from Murika Since: Nov, 2016 Relationship Status: Getting away with murder
Searching
#72442: Jul 2nd 2017 at 3:34:54 PM

You could make a case for Winter Soldier too.

"It is very easy to be kind; the difficulty lies in being just."
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.
#72443: Jul 2nd 2017 at 4:06:24 PM

I suppose? I would say Black Widow is more of a co-star than him. He'd probably come directly after in my estimation of that, though.

Oh God! Natural light!
comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#72445: Jul 4th 2017 at 1:23:06 PM

Released to celebrate the release of Homecoming:

edited 4th Jul '17 1:23:14 PM by comicwriter

KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#72446: Jul 4th 2017 at 1:33:07 PM

Did people really dislike that Aunt May had a minor subplot in that movie? Like, of all the crap in that movie, that bit of nuance to a usually two dimensional character was something people hated in particular?

edited 4th Jul '17 1:33:16 PM by KnownUnknown

Unsung it's a living from a tenement of clay Since: Jun, 2016
it's a living
#72447: Jul 4th 2017 at 1:36:10 PM

That poster reminds me of...Vertigo. Planetary. Something. Seriously, that's great. I hope that's a Stargate up in the sky as opposed to another floating trash ring.

VeryMelon Since: Jul, 2011 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
#72448: Jul 4th 2017 at 2:00:38 PM

This is the first time I've heard any dislike for Aunt May's nursing job.

MonsieurThenardier Searching from Murika Since: Nov, 2016 Relationship Status: Getting away with murder
Searching
#72449: Jul 4th 2017 at 2:05:37 PM

Awww snap.

"It is very easy to be kind; the difficulty lies in being just."
Draghinazzo (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: I get a feeling so complicated...
#72450: Jul 4th 2017 at 3:41:16 PM

That Homecoming poster makes me miss the days when illustration posters were more common. I think they're a lot cooler than the clumsy photoshops that are so common nowadays.


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