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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

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#86951: Jun 4th 2018 at 12:23:03 PM

So...who else is kind of excited for Cloak and Dagger? Early reviews are very positive and the trailer look good.

Discar Since: Jun, 2009
#86952: Jun 4th 2018 at 1:38:18 PM

I am. Still a little worried they're pushing on the destiny button too hard, but we'll see.

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VeryMelon Since: Jul, 2011 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
#86953: Jun 4th 2018 at 2:36:12 PM

I don't care about it, but If I ever get super bored I might check.

Beatman1 Since: Feb, 2014 Relationship Status: Gone fishin'
#86954: Jun 4th 2018 at 5:53:20 PM

I’m more bummed New Warriors was put on the back burner, but if it’s good I’ll check it out.

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#86955: Jun 5th 2018 at 12:50:15 AM

Well, early reviews are apparently good. I didn't read them because I want to experience the show as fresh as possible, but I have a good feeling about this one.

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#86956: Jun 5th 2018 at 4:05:21 AM

On a different note, I have put together a small essay about the notion that characters have to die to create suspense...not my best work, but it is kind of hard to describe narrative rhythms. Anyway, if anyone is interested, it's here:

https://swanpride3.wordpress.com/2018/06/05/marvel-musings-death-and-consequences/

Caution, Infinity War Spoilers ahead.

comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#86957: Jun 5th 2018 at 8:37:07 AM

Promo of the Avengers 4 team. Spoilers for IW, obviously, but nothing too surprising given the way that movie ended.

Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
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#86958: Jun 5th 2018 at 8:41:40 AM

I'm hype

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KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#86959: Jun 5th 2018 at 8:42:09 AM

That's one calm Hulk. Hmm...

My theory about Banner ever since Infinity War was that we were leading up to The Professor / Merged Hulk. I wonder if it's true.

edited 5th Jun '18 8:42:22 AM by KnownUnknown

AdricDePsycho Rock on, Gold Dust Woman from Never Going Back Again Since: Oct, 2014 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
Rock on, Gold Dust Woman
#86960: Jun 5th 2018 at 8:42:43 AM

No Wasp?

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Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#86961: Jun 5th 2018 at 8:43:12 AM

I think it would be a good place to take the character

[up] Oh no!

edited 5th Jun '18 8:43:40 AM by Bocaj

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Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#86962: Jun 5th 2018 at 8:46:18 AM

Didn't you see her? She was in every scene in Infinity War, too…(I have the feeling that we will have to keep telling this joke regarding her.....)

PushoverMediaCritic I'm sorry Tien, but I must go all out. from the Italy of America Since: Jul, 2015 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
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#86963: Jun 5th 2018 at 8:56:07 AM

Interesting to see Hulk in a full uniform. Steve got a shave, though not his old shield (yet). War Machine looks a lot bulkier, is it a different design than the one in Infinity War? Because Iron Man looks the same. I like Captain Marvel's costume. Hawkeye looks neat, digging the outfit and the beard. I also like Natasha with her new hair. Curious to see what Nebula and Rocket's contributions are.

Not happy about the lack of Okoye and Wasp in the line-up, hopefully that doesn't mean they don't have roles in the film.

edited 5th Jun '18 8:56:44 AM by PushoverMediaCritic

LordVatek Not really a lord of anything Since: Sep, 2014
Not really a lord of anything
#86964: Jun 5th 2018 at 9:03:45 AM

Another one with Thanos. Again, Infinity War spoilers.

Is he missing an Infinity Stone? I can't tell.

edited 5th Jun '18 9:04:19 AM by LordVatek

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PushoverMediaCritic I'm sorry Tien, but I must go all out. from the Italy of America Since: Jul, 2015 Relationship Status: watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
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#86965: Jun 5th 2018 at 9:42:31 AM

The image is really blurry, so it's hard to tell. We can clearly see Mind, Power, and Space, and I think I can kind of see Time and Reality. Doesn't even look like there's a slot for Soul, though that slot is at an angle on the gauntlet, and there's a single line of pixels that kind of looks like it might be Soul.

That aside, I love his new armor and sword.

Whowho Since: May, 2012
#86966: Jun 5th 2018 at 10:34:23 AM

Looks like a new glove all together. It's got less ribbing than the original.

In fact, it looks like a year time skip is likely given all the changes in character designs. We might get a full season of Agenst of Shield dealing with half the world population being absent.

Concerning the line up; Okeyo, M'Baku, Shuri, Valkeryee and Wasp missing is bull crap.

Edit: other observations. Nebula has a new hand, lol, it doesn't even match her other one. War machine is so beefed up; this should be a great showing for him as, fighting aliens, he'll be able to use that lethal force. Nat's got new sticks.gosh people love their sticks. And yeah that Hulk? That's got to be Banner's personality controlling him Rocket hasn't got a gun! Are they gonna inject him with rabies and just sick him on Thanos?

This roster is eleven people. That's a crap number. Twelve is like, the third best number ever. You could have added anyone of Valkeryee, Okeyo or Wasp and this roster would be so much better.

edited 5th Jun '18 10:45:07 AM by Whowho

SonOfSharknado Love is Love is Love Since: Oct, 2013 Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
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#86967: Jun 5th 2018 at 11:44:16 AM

Oh, good. Hulk finally fucking got over himself.

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#86968: Jun 5th 2018 at 11:49:17 AM

...was...was that ever in doubt?

Did you think him not wanting to fight was actually supposed to be the conclusion of his arc?

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SonOfSharknado Love is Love is Love Since: Oct, 2013 Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
Love is Love is Love
#86969: Jun 5th 2018 at 11:57:20 AM

No, I guess I'm just still mad that the reason for his choosing not to fight and potentially putting millions of lives at stake was because he was having a pout. I liked it better when the prevailing theory was that he was scared, because that's relatable and something that can be heroically overcome.

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AdricDePsycho Rock on, Gold Dust Woman from Never Going Back Again Since: Oct, 2014 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
Rock on, Gold Dust Woman
#86970: Jun 5th 2018 at 12:00:11 PM

And that's not what it is?

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SonOfSharknado Love is Love is Love Since: Oct, 2013 Relationship Status: And they all lived happily ever after <3
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#86971: Jun 5th 2018 at 12:01:49 PM

I remember reading an interview with either one of the Russos or one of the writers who said that The Hulk wasn't scared, just that he was fed up of only getting called out to save Banner or to fight after two years of living on Sakaar and being able to live and be his own person. So, in essence, The Incredible Hulk was having an incredible tantrum.

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HarpieSiren Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: I've been dreaming of True Love's Kiss
#86972: Jun 5th 2018 at 12:02:21 PM

As he often does. He's basically a child.

VeryMelon Since: Jul, 2011 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
#86973: Jun 5th 2018 at 12:05:41 PM

If that's the actual reason, then yeah I understand not finding it compelling or interesting.

Tuckerscreator (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#86974: Jun 5th 2018 at 12:16:39 PM

It’s weird that the Hulk deciding he’s tired of popping out comes only a day after Banner was certain hulking out one more time would turn him into the Hulk forever.

edited 5th Jun '18 12:17:18 PM by Tuckerscreator

Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#86975: Jun 5th 2018 at 12:19:11 PM

Bruce is the worst at self awareness

See how he acts like Hulk shoved him in a trunk when really he crawled in there himself to have a good cry about his relationship woes and was basically hiding from feelings behind the hedonism Hulk got up to

... If you subscribe to my headcanon anyway

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