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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

Tuckerscreator (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#87227: Jun 25th 2018 at 10:02:27 AM

LET. THEM. KISS.

The context for the interview was for “Ant-Man and the Wasp” where despite the film’s San Francisco setting there isn’t a gay character to be found

I REPEAT. LET. THEM. KISS.

(it should be noted it is technically the studio’s first film with a female lead in the title)

THIS IS NOT A SHIELD.

edited 25th Jun '18 10:03:17 AM by Tuckerscreator

Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#87228: Jun 25th 2018 at 10:03:39 AM

Hulk's typing would be psychic/fighting since he's a manifestation of Bruce's anger

have a listen and have a link to my discord server
wisewillow She/her Since: May, 2011
Hodor2 Since: Jan, 2015
#87230: Jun 25th 2018 at 10:27:27 AM

Whenever there's one of these headlines of Kevin Feige speaking about diversity, my thought is always:

"The thing about Kevin Feige is that he lies a lot."

With the caveat that I don't believe him, my speculation/things I'd like to see are a lesbian couple in GOTG 3- I like the idea of Drax's daughter/Moondragon being revealed to be alive and being in a relationship with Phylla. Drax would initially disapprove because Phylla is Kree. Alternatively, I've wondered at the possibility of a Nebula/Valkyrie relationship.

Also, I really want Wiccan and Hulkling to appear, especially Hulkling. Not only would it be nice to get some Jewish representation, but I have an odd fondness for interesting uses of the Shapeshifter Default Form trope when coupled with playing with and subverting Always Chaotic Evil. (cf. Loki in the MCU as well as Miss Martian in Young Justice). So like initially it would seem that Hulkling was a son that Hulk sired on Sakaar, but then of course it would be revealed that he was a Skrull. But the whole time he would be a likable good guy.

Edit- One other thought is that they might do something like Ultimate!Jessica Drew with Loki and have him reincarnated into a female body and then most likely just interested in women (Because Girl-on-Girl is Hot). Maybe (but very unlikely) they could explore him being bisexual. In any event, I think this is plausible but noting for the record that I find the Ultimate!Jessica Drew a poor attempt at lesbian and transgender representation.

edited 25th Jun '18 10:32:27 AM by Hodor2

comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#87231: Jun 25th 2018 at 10:40:43 AM

I think this is first time we've seen actual footage of Jan.

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#87232: Jun 25th 2018 at 11:03:29 AM

So, any thoughts about the title of the next Spider-Man movie? If it is even the correct one that is...but if it is, it seems like they have decided to use the word "home" as running theme for the franchise instead of going "Graduation" or whatever.

Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Anomalocaris20 from Sagittarius A* Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: Love blinded me (with science!)
#87234: Jun 25th 2018 at 11:22:12 AM

Maybe everyone who gets un-dusted by Thanos is still wherever they were when that happened. In Peter's case, that's on Titan with some of the GOTG and Doctor Strange. tongue

You cannot firmly grasp the true form of Squidward's technique!
Gaon Smoking Snake from Grim Up North Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
#87235: Jun 25th 2018 at 11:23:59 AM

Spider Man: Homecoming.

Spider Man II: Far from Home.

Spider Man III: Homeless.

Spider Man IV: Homewrecker.

"All you Fascists bound to lose."
Soble Since: Dec, 2013
#87236: Jun 25th 2018 at 11:25:24 AM

Spider-Man: Home...versary...

...I got nothing.

I'M MR. MEESEEKS, LOOK AT ME!
Anomalocaris20 from Sagittarius A* Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: Love blinded me (with science!)
#87237: Jun 25th 2018 at 11:25:47 AM

Spider-Man: Homeopathic Medicine

Spider-Man: Homer Simpson

edited 25th Jun '18 11:26:04 AM by Anomalocaris20

You cannot firmly grasp the true form of Squidward's technique!
AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
Anomalocaris20 from Sagittarius A* Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: Love blinded me (with science!)
#87239: Jun 25th 2018 at 11:33:35 AM

Spider-Man: Home-Run Contest!!!

You cannot firmly grasp the true form of Squidward's technique!
Tuckerscreator (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#87240: Jun 25th 2018 at 11:35:37 AM

Spider-Man: Home Is A Word That Starts With H And Therefore Is The Location Of The Soul Stone.

KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#87241: Jun 25th 2018 at 11:39:13 AM

Another random Spidey moment I want to see in the next movie:

Spidey "summoning spiders" to deal with a jumpy thug with a hostage. It's the kind of super dorky but actually rather clever thing that would work perfectly with this version of Peter.

Anomalocaris20 from Sagittarius A* Since: Sep, 2010 Relationship Status: Love blinded me (with science!)
#87242: Jun 25th 2018 at 11:39:26 AM

I thought the Soul Stone was located in the Hurl Your Daughter Off A Cliff.

You cannot firmly grasp the true form of Squidward's technique!
windleopard from Nigeria Since: Nov, 2014 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
#87243: Jun 25th 2018 at 11:46:01 AM

Spider-Man: Homeward Bound

Spider-Man: Home For the Holidays

Spider-Man: Homing Attack

Spider-Man: There's No Place Like Home Except For All The Places Better Than Home

GamerManDrew Since: Jun, 2018
#87244: Jun 25th 2018 at 11:49:47 AM

Will the south ever get any representation in the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

GamerManDrew Since: Jun, 2018
#87246: Jun 25th 2018 at 11:58:25 AM

[up]I meant the southeastern United States like Louisiana and Alabama. I live in the former btw

edited 25th Jun '18 11:58:39 AM by GamerManDrew

Gaon Smoking Snake from Grim Up North Since: Jun, 2012 Relationship Status: Above such petty unnecessities
#87247: Jun 25th 2018 at 11:58:59 AM

Cloak and Dagger is set in New Orleans as far as I'm aware.

"All you Fascists bound to lose."
GamerManDrew Since: Jun, 2018
#87248: Jun 25th 2018 at 12:02:04 PM

[up]Well that's good to hear. It's an uncommon occurrence for Hollywood to acknowledge Louisiana, unfortunately

wisewillow She/her Since: May, 2011
She/her
#87249: Jun 25th 2018 at 12:07:44 PM

Peter Quill is from Missouri.

LordVatek Not really a lord of anything Since: Sep, 2014
Not really a lord of anything
#87250: Jun 25th 2018 at 12:13:53 PM

Peter gets grounded and he's Spider-Man: Homestuck.

edited 25th Jun '18 12:14:27 PM by LordVatek

This song needs more love.

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