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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

HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#120626: Aug 31st 2020 at 5:16:46 PM

Mines the best, because it's original....well ok, probably not, but it's not literally another character's name.

So I win somehow.

One Strip! One Strip!
Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#120627: Aug 31st 2020 at 5:24:58 PM

Here is the award you win for having the only non derivative nickname for Sam Wilson, patriotic edition

[awesome]

Its a medal.

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TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#120628: Aug 31st 2020 at 6:08:11 PM

I like the suit, but it's missing the blue of a Captain America look. I get that Bucky has blue but no red and white, but I really want Falcon to keep the shield.

comicwriter and Hodor2 might've beaten me to this, but that's kinda the point. Sam WAS the one Steve chose to don the shield, but it doesn't make Sam the next Captain America. As comicwriter mentioned, it's most likely going to be something we'll see in the season finale.

And...I liked the Captain Falcon fan nickname.

Weirdguy149 Former King from Lumiose City Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: I'd jump in front of a train for ya!
Former King
#120629: Aug 31st 2020 at 6:16:22 PM

American Falcon, the first Defender.

The legend has returned.
TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#120630: Aug 31st 2020 at 6:19:08 PM

[up] Drat, that's actually a good one.

HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#120632: Aug 31st 2020 at 7:05:04 PM

I guess you have to give your medal to Weirdguy

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wanderlustwarrior Role Model from Where Gods Belong Since: Jun, 2009 Relationship Status: What's love got to do with it?
Role Model
#120633: Aug 31st 2020 at 7:14:08 PM

I've finished reading Coogler's tribute to Chadwick Boseman. What a powerful influence to have in your life.

HandsomeRob Leader of the Holey Brotherhood from The land of broken records Since: Jan, 2015
Leader of the Holey Brotherhood
#120634: Aug 31st 2020 at 7:14:16 PM

[up][up]

The hell you will.

I earned that medal.

[up]I need to go back and properly read that myself. It's still so hard to believe to be honest.

Edited by HandsomeRob on Aug 31st 2020 at 8:14:59 AM

One Strip! One Strip!
Brandon Deadly Vu! from Between Thanksgiving and Christmas (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Don't hug me; I'm scared
Deadly Vu!
#120636: Sep 1st 2020 at 12:40:27 AM

Question: I'm noticing on Facebook a lot of companies producing shirts that are meant to be a tribute to Chadwick Boseman.

Are his family getting the proceeds? Because if not, that's a pretty dick thing to do.

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Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#120637: Sep 1st 2020 at 3:54:54 AM

> Are his family getting the proceeds? Because if not, that's a pretty dick thing to do.

Nope,and yup its dickish move but commercialising someone's death is very capitalistic so I'm not surprised

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RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#120638: Sep 1st 2020 at 4:04:35 AM

It's the same with a company making T-shirts in the event of a natural disaster and keeping all the proceeds.

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#120639: Sep 1st 2020 at 4:09:03 AM

Historical disasters sure,less chance of a backlash,modern disasters nearly not as often

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RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#120640: Sep 1st 2020 at 4:26:20 AM

I mean, you know things like Hurricane Katrina or Hurricane Sandy?

Yeah those type of disasters where the proceeds go to the Company's pocket, not the victims.

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
jakobitis Doctor of Doctorates from Somewhere, somewhen Since: Jan, 2015 Relationship Status: I'd need a PowerPoint presentation
Doctor of Doctorates
#120641: Sep 1st 2020 at 4:38:24 AM

That happens a lot when it's a famous pop culture figure. There was a massive wave of Stan Lee merchandise when he died but I doubt his estate saw a penny of it.

In this case particularly I feel that buying some cheap sweatshop t shirt "in memoriam" is especially tasteless but that's just me. You really want to honour Chadwick Boseman, donate to a cancer charity. Something actually meaningful.

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AlleyOop Since: Oct, 2010
#120642: Sep 1st 2020 at 4:50:57 AM

In some better news I have seen Marvel fan creators running art charity events for cancer organizations, which is what people should be putting their money towards over unaffiliated shirts.

RedHunter543 Crimson Paladin Since: Jul, 2016 Relationship Status: Barbecuing
Crimson Paladin
#120643: Sep 1st 2020 at 5:13:39 AM

[up] Links please?

"The Black Rage makes us strong, because we must resist its temptations every day of our lives or be forever damned!"
Weirdguy149 Former King from Lumiose City Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: I'd jump in front of a train for ya!
Former King
#120644: Sep 1st 2020 at 6:16:39 AM

It could be worse. At least some stupid person isn’t trying to contact Chadwick’s spirit for clicks.

The legend has returned.
Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#120645: Sep 1st 2020 at 6:18:43 AM

That damn monkey's paw just uncurled

I hope your happy

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TommyFresh Since: Aug, 2013
#120646: Sep 1st 2020 at 11:44:40 AM

[up][up] Hate to break it to you but there already are a few videos doing exactly that. And they manage to be even more disrespectful than those sorts of videos usually are.

TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#120647: Sep 1st 2020 at 12:14:21 PM

I found an article about why Marvel is being radio silent, especially in light of DC's FanDome event and I'm like "bruh, someone just died and you want to talk about why Marvel is being so quiet about announcements? Total dick move."

Listen. I hate radio silence as much as anyone else, but mourning over Chadwick's passing takes priority over any hypothetical digital event.

miraculous Goku Black (Apprentice)
Goku Black
#120648: Sep 1st 2020 at 12:24:00 PM

Also I think rushing to decisions right now is just too soon.

It's why we had to say lock Boseman's page because people were being a bit too zealous in editing it.

"That's right mortal. By channeling my divine rage into power, I have forged a new instrument in which to destroy you."
Weirdguy149 Former King from Lumiose City Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: I'd jump in front of a train for ya!
Former King
#120649: Sep 1st 2020 at 12:33:06 PM

[up][up][up]That's the most scummy thing a Youtuber can do in terms of content.

The legend has returned.
slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#120650: Sep 1st 2020 at 4:19:52 PM

Okay just saying since the Avengers game comes out this week but it be baller if we ever got a Black Panther game in a similar vein to Insomniac's Spider-Man.

There's a lot you could work with. Wakanda & the nations afrofuturism look would make for a great setting, BP could have a varied moveset from claws, vibranium blades, and even a staff, & BP's own mobility would make for great traversal.

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