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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

slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#96126: Feb 3rd 2019 at 9:17:43 AM

If they bring him back they’ll prolly bring the resurrection altar into play.

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
RavenWilder Since: Apr, 2009
#96127: Feb 3rd 2019 at 9:37:52 AM

Or, just because the herbs are all destroyed, doesn't mean there aren't still some seeds lying around.

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#96128: Feb 3rd 2019 at 10:11:53 AM

I thought the point of burning them was to ensure that T'Challa would stay unique….

slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#96129: Feb 3rd 2019 at 10:24:41 AM

Not sure how that makes him unique.

Not like there’s gonna be a bunch of guys with BP powers.

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
HailMuffins Since: May, 2016 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
#96130: Feb 3rd 2019 at 10:40:48 AM

Only people from the Royal Bloodline can use the herb, anyway; anyone else tries, the best they can expect is the squirts.

HalfFaust Since: Jan, 2019
#96131: Feb 3rd 2019 at 10:44:01 AM

Don't think that part was confirmed in the MCU. Apparently the comics did have a synthetic version that didn't seem to have that restriction anyway.

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#96132: Feb 3rd 2019 at 10:48:57 AM

There was nothing mentioned in the movie about it only being usable by the royal line...in fact, they discussed two other people who aren't of T'Challa's blood line taking the herb.

Frankly, I kind of saw it as a royal privilegue.

Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#96133: Feb 3rd 2019 at 11:52:44 AM

So I was thinking about new characters who could turn up in End game,according to Wikipedia the comics had

  • Thanos-Yeah,obviously he'll appear in Endgame,though he's wounded so he may not last the entire movie so there may be a new threat emerge.

  • Mistress Death-Written out

  • Adam Warlock -Role has be filled by Dr.Strange

  • The Silver Surfer-Would be awesome if he turned up herald his master's arrival making him the new threat with Thanos dead,race against time plot to undo the snap so Earth does not get destroyed,maybe

  • Nebula-Yeah she's going to be in

  • Mephisto- I can't think what role if any he could have,treat him as written out like lady Death

  • Eternity- Written out like Lady Death

  • The Living Tribunal:ditto

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unknowing from somewhere.. Since: Mar, 2014
#96134: Feb 3rd 2019 at 12:01:41 PM

Tobias: at the same time, one can argue Killmonger dosent have any but contempt to wakanda after they leave him rot in a world of racism and slavery in the name of their tradition, for him it come as sort of privilage "I know our tradition fuck up but you will respect it regardless because damn you have too".

ether shuri sintetize more but I will guess eventually they will follow the comic and turn itno a democracy eventually, but time will tell.

And about galactus....the snap could certenaly make galactus mad enough to find more life in the universe actually.

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HalfFaust Since: Jan, 2019
#96135: Feb 3rd 2019 at 12:03:31 PM

I feel like if we do get any new characters it's more likely to be heroes than, like, big cosmic figures. Some have theorized they could introduce Death here but if they wanted to use her she should have been in IW

KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#96136: Feb 3rd 2019 at 12:03:53 PM

I had the random idea that Hela could show up, having actually become a Goddess of Death (in a similar way to how Red Skull was "cursed," and similarly forced to undertake the responsibility) after being killed by Surtur.

Edited by KnownUnknown on Feb 3rd 2019 at 12:04:28 PM

alliterator Since: Jan, 2001
#96137: Feb 3rd 2019 at 12:07:39 PM

Eternity- Written out like Lady Death
Not so — just because we have seen it doesn't mean that Eternity doesn't exist. GOTG Vol 2 had Star-Lord saying "Eternity" and in the first GOTG, we saw depictions of Four Cosmic Entities, the artbook later confirming that they were Eternity, Infinity, Entropy, and Death.

I had the random idea that Hela could show up, having actually become a Goddess of Death (in a similar way to how Red Skull was "cursed," and similarly forced to undertake the responsibility) after being killed by Surtur.
That would be cool.

Edited by alliterator on Feb 3rd 2019 at 12:08:06 PM

HailMuffins Since: May, 2016 Relationship Status: Shipping fictional characters
#96138: Feb 3rd 2019 at 12:21:49 PM

I'd rather they save Hela for a future Valkyrie movie, Endgame is already too overpacked.

alliterator Since: Jan, 2001
#96139: Feb 3rd 2019 at 12:25:39 PM

I doubt there will be a future solo Valkyrie movie.

KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#96140: Feb 3rd 2019 at 12:28:37 PM

And if we do get a solo Valkyrie film (or an ensemble film with a Valkyrie centered plot), it's doubtful that the villain will be Hela again.

Either way, if they could fit Red Skull in for a couple minutes as the Guardian of the Soul Stone in Infinity War, they can fit Hela in for a couple minutes as the universe's new resident psychopomp. Especially we're probably about to have the first outright resurrection of the (film) MCU, and a mass resurrection at that.

Edited by KnownUnknown on Feb 3rd 2019 at 12:31:33 PM

Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#96141: Feb 3rd 2019 at 1:21:55 PM

> Not so — just because we have seen it doesn't mean that Eternity doesn't exist. GOTG Vol 2 had Star-Lord saying "Eternity" and in the first GOTG, we saw depictions of Four Cosmic Entities, the artbook later confirming that they were Eternity, Infinity, Entropy, and Death

If Infinity War was largely about the Guardians and yes sure you would have Eternity because the guardian films lets them explore the weirder said of Marvel's universe,as it is Infinity War is more of an Avengers movies so there won't be as greater focus of mythos,hence why Thanos's obsession with Lady Death was written out.

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ComicFan Since: Sep, 2016
#96142: Feb 3rd 2019 at 3:32:16 PM

Endgame super bowl spot

Edited by ComicFan on Feb 3rd 2019 at 3:35:15 AM

AyyItsMidnight Look, just be decent to one another ok? Since: Oct, 2018
Look, just be decent to one another ok?
#96143: Feb 3rd 2019 at 3:45:10 PM

Yay Rocket hanging out with the Avengers!

Edited by AyyItsMidnight on Feb 3rd 2019 at 3:45:24 AM

Self-serious autistic trans gal who loves rock/metal and animation with all her heart. (she/her)
JRads47 Since: Nov, 2014
#96144: Feb 3rd 2019 at 3:50:54 PM

Don't let this distract you from that fact that that was a BS penalty

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#96145: Feb 3rd 2019 at 3:54:09 PM

It's interesting that they don't show Carol....It looks like they intend to advertise with her movie for Endgame instead of the other way around.

Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#96146: Feb 3rd 2019 at 3:55:34 PM

Maybe she got dusted

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ComicFan Since: Sep, 2016
#96147: Feb 3rd 2019 at 4:00:40 PM

Captain Marvel big game spot

Swanpride Since: Jun, 2013
#96148: Feb 3rd 2019 at 4:02:46 PM

Unlikely...there would be no point to show Fury calling her then.

slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#96149: Feb 3rd 2019 at 4:03:31 PM

Reminder that Rocket is the most popular character of the Guardians.

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
AyyItsMidnight Look, just be decent to one another ok? Since: Oct, 2018
Look, just be decent to one another ok?
#96150: Feb 3rd 2019 at 4:05:59 PM

[up][up][up]Carol in a military suit. Yes please.

Edited by AyyItsMidnight on Feb 3rd 2019 at 4:06:18 AM

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