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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

comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#107826: Aug 24th 2019 at 3:45:28 PM

Agents of SHIELD is good, but I don't think they'll realistically reference the stuff it was doing with the Inhumans. The show has been so ignored by the films that I don't see Marvel Studios tying it into the Ms. Marvel series.

TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#107827: Aug 24th 2019 at 3:47:19 PM

Gah, IGN is buttering Holland and Fiege's recent statement's as actual confirmation that MCU!Spidey is done.

PR tricks are PR tricks.

Anyway, She-Hulk may not be the only Marvel character we weren't sure was feasible...

Under the sea, under the sea...

AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#107828: Aug 24th 2019 at 3:50:15 PM

Honestly, I'd rather we not throw around conspiracy theories and tinfoil hatting regarding the Sony deal until we get new official statements of any kind. It's getting extremely tiring. Opinions and personal speculation stemming from official statements on the matter are fine, microanalyzing is another.

TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#107829: Aug 24th 2019 at 3:53:43 PM

Eh, yeah, it’s probably healthy that we lay off the Spider whatever for now

Here’s something official!

White is the new Black!

It's Black Widow's white suit as seen in D23.

HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#107830: Aug 24th 2019 at 3:56:35 PM

I swear to god, if this Black Widow movie doesn't end with Natasha popping up and saying yeah, I just broke out. That death was stupid, I'm gonna be so nettled.

They haven't revived anyone in the movies yet (due to the tenuous connection with the series, Coulson doesn't count) so Natasha can be the first one that's acknowledged.

She deserves it too.

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LordVatek Not really a lord of anything Since: Sep, 2014
Not really a lord of anything
#107831: Aug 24th 2019 at 3:58:57 PM

[up]Shit someone better tell half of the universe that they never got revived.

This song needs more love.
eligram Since: Sep, 2009 Relationship Status: In denial
#107832: Aug 24th 2019 at 4:00:10 PM

I mean, in the end it all depends on Scar Jo. How does she feels about making more movies as Black Widow?

MrHellboy The Shadow from A world of my own Since: Dec, 2017 Relationship Status: Yes, I'm alone, but I'm alone and free
The Shadow
#107833: Aug 24th 2019 at 4:00:11 PM

I'm disappointed we didn't get any news about Guardians 3

Does anyone really think it's gonna take until 2023 for that movie to be released? There's no reason why he can't begin on it next year even

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slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#107834: Aug 24th 2019 at 4:00:24 PM

I'm not gonna do the obvious joke with that costume. tongue

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#107835: Aug 24th 2019 at 4:00:38 PM

[up][up][up]....I mean, anyone not snapped.

Because the blippenation (Snappening / Blip / Decimation) is kinda it's own thing as far as I'm concerned.

Edited by HandsomeRob on Aug 24th 2019 at 5:01:03 AM

One Strip! One Strip!
Falrinn Since: Dec, 2014
#107836: Aug 24th 2019 at 4:01:42 PM

So apparently WandaVision will include Darcy from the Thor franchise, Jimmy Woo from the Ant-Man franchise, and Monica Rambeau. All apparently with strong sitcom influences of the Dick van Dyke era.

I feel like the more I hear about the show the less I understand it. That's not a bad thing, just a sign that this show is going to be really different.

comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#107837: Aug 24th 2019 at 4:01:47 PM

I'd rather death not become the revolving door joke it is in the comics. Same reason why while I feel he was wasted, I have zero desire for the Quicksilver resurrection people keep asking for.

slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#107838: Aug 24th 2019 at 4:05:16 PM

[up][up] Really sounds like they are taking a good deal of inspiration from Tom King's Vision comic which revolved around Vision in a sitcom family setting.

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
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#107839: Aug 24th 2019 at 5:06:12 PM

And before anyone says "But Joey!" I think it's clear by now when they say this, they're referring to the movies.

I think we all know by now that Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. doesn't count.

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chasemaddigan I'm Sad Frogerson. Since: Oct, 2011
I'm Sad Frogerson.
#107840: Aug 24th 2019 at 5:56:56 PM

I'm not even sure if Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is canon anymore. Season five ended with a direct tie-in to Infinity War... then season six didn't reference it at all despite the timeline putting it about a year after the Snap.

My guess is that the show is now in it's own continuity separate from the films. Maybe the point of divergence was that Tony's team got the Infinity Gauntlet off of Thanos on Titan and prevented the Snap from happening?

Tuckerscreator (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#107841: Aug 24th 2019 at 5:59:48 PM

wild mass guessAgents takes place in one of the alternate timelines made by the Time Heist.wild mass guess

Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#107842: Aug 24th 2019 at 6:01:02 PM

wild mass guessIts actually an in universe tv show

have a listen and have a link to my discord server
Weirdguy149 Former King from Lumiose City Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: I'd jump in front of a train for ya!
Former King
#107843: Aug 24th 2019 at 6:01:15 PM

wild mass guessAgents of SHIELD is part of the timeline where Thanos wins in Endgame. The final scene shows everyone turning to dust.wild mass guess

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comicwriter Since: Sep, 2011
#107844: Aug 24th 2019 at 6:17:04 PM

I think we all know by now that Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. doesn't count.

You'd think, but I just saw "Agents of SHIELD already had a gay superhero!" literally as soon as the announcement was made by Feige today. In fact, on Twitter I keep seeing people say "We already had Quake and Melinda May!" whenever someone calls Shang-Chi the MCU's first Asian superhero.

It's like, I get it, it sucks the way the show is ignored, but they must know by now most people aren't taking it into account when having these discussions.

Falrinn Since: Dec, 2014
#107845: Aug 24th 2019 at 6:24:56 PM

[up][up] Really sounds like they are taking a good deal of inspiration from Tom King's Vision comic which revolved around Vision in a sitcom family setting.

That part I kind of get. What I'm puzzled by is how all of these seemingly random supporting characters fit into the picture.

To make a comparison with Falcon and Winter soldier, the 3 supporting characters we know about are Zemo, Sharon Carter, and US Agent (John Walker). All 3 of those characters have some sort of clear connection to the Falcon and the Winder Soldier or at least it's easy to speculate as to what it will be.note .

But with WandaVision we have 3 characters that neither Wanda nor Vision have ever met (as far as we know), have no clear thematic ties to either of them, and are most associated with Avengers Wanda and Vision have barely spent any time with.

alliterator Since: Jan, 2001
#107846: Aug 24th 2019 at 6:27:14 PM

I suspect Monica Rambeau is Jimmy Woo's partner in the FBI and together, they are assigned to check on Wanda Maximoff. Darcy might be their "weird shit" specialist, as she has experience with "magic."

Falrinn Since: Dec, 2014
#107847: Aug 24th 2019 at 6:36:46 PM

[up] That's as good a theory as any at the moment and I'm sure it will make sense in the finished product. It's just that right now the pieces aren't quite clicking together for me when it comes to answering the question of "What is WandaVision about?"

Brandon Deadly Vu! from Between Thanksgiving and Christmas (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Don't hug me; I'm scared
Deadly Vu!
#107848: Aug 24th 2019 at 6:40:36 PM

Is Wanda Vision supposed to be one of the "What if" shows? Like what if Vision hadn't been killed? or is he actually revived somehow?

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slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#107849: Aug 24th 2019 at 6:41:58 PM

I theorize it may be Wanda going insane & affecting reality to the extent that she brought Vision back but it all unraveling soon after.

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
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.
#107850: Aug 24th 2019 at 6:42:46 PM

The current main theory is that Wanda ascended to a new level of power out of despair and broke reality itself to ressurect Vision and live a happy and peaceful sitcom-esque life with him.


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