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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
#123176: Nov 29th 2020 at 11:03:50 PM

Remember that by the rules of Survival of the Fittest, sloths qualify as fittest by being as boring and lazy as possible. [lol]

Edited by Tuckerscreator on Nov 29th 2020 at 11:03:59 AM

KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#123177: Nov 29th 2020 at 11:06:41 PM

Does this mean we get to always make fun of Spider-Man since the Spidey-Mobile exists?

Oh, absolutely. The Spider-Mobile. The Spider-Cycle. The Spider-Copter. All very silly.

M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#123178: Nov 29th 2020 at 11:19:24 PM

[up][up]Sloths actually survive by conserving energy due to being slow and relying on a symbiotic relationship with algae in their fur. The algae provides camouflage.

Their main predators such as harpy eagles primarily detect prey via movement. Thus, successful sloths are ones who know how to blend in and move very slowly to avoid alerting a hungry eagle.

Edited by M84 on Nov 30th 2020 at 3:21:24 AM

Disgusted, but not surprised
Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#123179: Nov 29th 2020 at 11:21:22 PM

The majestic sloths are exceptionally good at their niche

Forever liveblogging the Avengers
M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#123180: Nov 29th 2020 at 11:22:28 PM

When the animals that want to eat you are good at detecting sudden movement, you either learn to move very slowly very quickly or you end up lunch.

Disgusted, but not surprised
slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#123181: Nov 29th 2020 at 11:46:34 PM

I feel like theres a character called Sloth here but I'm not sure.

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
LunaStar (Five Long Years) Relationship Status: Crazy Cat Lady
#123182: Nov 29th 2020 at 11:59:29 PM

[up]Sloth from Earth-TRN 168. An avengers villain. I think he might be in Marvel Contest of Champions.

Weirdguy149 Former King from Lumiose City Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: I'd jump in front of a train for ya!
Former King
#123183: Nov 30th 2020 at 4:55:59 AM

So do the Spider vehicles exist in the comics or are they just marketing gimmicks?

The legend has returned.
LunaStar (Five Long Years) Relationship Status: Crazy Cat Lady
#123184: Nov 30th 2020 at 4:59:50 AM

[up]The spider mobile appeared in Amazing Spider-Man in the 70s.

Ayasugi Since: Oct, 2010
#123185: Nov 30th 2020 at 5:04:01 AM

[up][up] Linkara just did an episode of a classic Spidey comic that featured the development of a Spider-mobile as part of a running subplot... that started just a scant few issues after Gwen Stacy's death.

Beatman1 Since: Feb, 2014 Relationship Status: Gone fishin'
#123186: Nov 30th 2020 at 6:37:26 AM

[up]x3 - It was in the comic, as a marketing gimmick In-Universe.

TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#123187: Nov 30th 2020 at 7:28:15 AM

They could make a new Daredevil show with the same cast, and make it clear that it's not strictly the same series, however.

Pretty much. We may see D'Onofrio and Cox come back but it would need to be a totally different show.

Oooh. Doing a new Daredevil show with the same cast wasn't something I thought was possible. surprised

EmeraldEmperor Lies and Violence! Since: Oct, 2020
Lies and Violence!
#123188: Nov 30th 2020 at 8:48:05 AM

Florence Pugh is apparently joining the Hawkeye series.

You know, my thought process when I see these kinds of things is "If it's not WGTC, it's plausible and a good discussion piece." I should probably still wait for multiple reliable sites to back this stuff before I bring it up. tongue

Edited by EmeraldEmperor on Nov 30th 2020 at 9:42:59 AM

TargetmasterJoe from Velocitron Since: May, 2013 Relationship Status: I like big bots and I can not lie
#123189: Nov 30th 2020 at 9:26:58 AM

[up] It's probably just a rumor, but if it's legit...

THE PLOT THICKENS.

fredhot16 Don't want to leave but cannot pretend from Baton Rogue, Louisiana. Since: Jan, 2015 Relationship Status: Too sexy for my shirt
Don't want to leave but cannot pretend
#123190: Nov 30th 2020 at 9:33:09 AM

IF.

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Weirdguy149 Former King from Lumiose City Since: Jul, 2014 Relationship Status: I'd jump in front of a train for ya!
Former King
#123191: Nov 30th 2020 at 9:42:44 AM

If this is legit, looks like we have us a Kate Bishop here.

The legend has returned.
Tuckerscreator (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#123192: Nov 30th 2020 at 9:43:03 AM

Well we already know from an Entertainment Weekly interview months ago that Florence's character seems to take up the Black Widow mantle, so her appearing in the Hawkeye show as the new Black Widow seems easy.

eligram Since: Sep, 2009 Relationship Status: In denial
#123193: Nov 30th 2020 at 9:58:09 AM

C'mon, forget about making fun of Spidey for his car and cycle, his megazord is where the fun is at:

Beatman1 Since: Feb, 2014 Relationship Status: Gone fishin'
#123194: Nov 30th 2020 at 10:02:13 AM

[up]It better show up in the Spider Verse sequel. All I’m saying.

LunaStar (Five Long Years) Relationship Status: Crazy Cat Lady
#123195: Nov 30th 2020 at 10:03:06 AM

[up][up]Shut up, thats unironically cool. Supaidaman, best Spider-Man.

[down]That's still dumb and I hate that you reminded.

Edited by LunaStar on Nov 30th 2020 at 8:05:50 PM

M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#123196: Nov 30th 2020 at 10:04:22 AM

Ugh, reminds me that an upcoming comic storyline will have every Avenger piloting a mecha.

Disgusted, but not surprised
Ultimatum Disasturbator from the Amiga Forest (Old as dirt) Relationship Status: Who needs love when you have waffles?
Disasturbator
#123197: Nov 30th 2020 at 10:05:26 AM

who keeps making his vehicles for him

[up]Including Stark,who drives a huge Ironman mecha

Edited by Ultimatum on Nov 30th 2020 at 6:06:18 PM

have a listen and have a link to my discord server
KnownUnknown Since: Jan, 2001
#123198: Nov 30th 2020 at 10:05:30 AM

There comes a point where something gets so stupid that it cycles back to cool and epic. Supaidaman is in that category.

fredhot16 Don't want to leave but cannot pretend from Baton Rogue, Louisiana. Since: Jan, 2015 Relationship Status: Too sexy for my shirt
Don't want to leave but cannot pretend
#123199: Nov 30th 2020 at 10:06:28 AM

[up][up]He does! Science major, remember?

Trans rights are human rights. TV Tropes is not a place for bigotry, cruelty, or dickishness, no matter who or their position.
Beatman1 Since: Feb, 2014 Relationship Status: Gone fishin'
#123200: Nov 30th 2020 at 10:07:32 AM

I am legitimately curious if one of the upcoming series will try to squeeze in Red Ronin, a giant robot specifically made to fight Godzilla. Really.


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