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A thread for all the miscellaneous Marvel discussion that doesn't have its own thread.

So apparently, they're making a Black Panther movie. Let's hope Hudlin is kept as far away as possible. On a related note, anyone think that the whole 'Super Hero that is also a King/Ruler' is kind of ridiculous? I mean where do heroes like Aquaman and T'Challa find the time to both lead a nation and go gallavanting on the other side of the globe?

Edited by Mrph1 on Sep 1st 2024 at 8:36:28 PM

shanejayell Since: Jun, 2011
Deadpoolrocks Since: Sep, 2010
#53877: Mar 9th 2022 at 4:34:10 PM

Punisher #1. the hand resurrected Frank's family or at least his wife

Cortez from Parts Unknown (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#53879: Mar 9th 2022 at 7:40:03 PM

Yeah. It's why Frank is with the Hand.

slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#53880: Mar 10th 2022 at 1:02:50 PM

Huh ya know the Captain America Network guys reminds of Batman Incorporated. The idea of taking the heroes identity and turning it a full franchise around the globe or country in Cap's case.

Though the Network needs more of an ongoing to take advantage of the concept, than a 5 issue mini. The thing's pretty under-baked especially with how underwhelming the final threat ended up being.

Aaron Fischer's a pretty cool guy, wouldn't mind him becoming Steve's new protégé.

Edited by slimcoder on Mar 10th 2022 at 1:46:18 AM

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#53881: Mar 10th 2022 at 1:42:37 PM

It felt very cut short

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Akirakan Since: Feb, 2015 Relationship Status: Anime is my true love
Cortez from Parts Unknown (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#53883: Mar 10th 2022 at 7:32:51 PM

Awesome! That's a great lineup too.

Psuedodog Since: Feb, 2020
#53884: Mar 10th 2022 at 9:33:19 PM

Hell yes more Defenders! Ewing's last run was so good, total mindtrip through dimensions. Glad to see Mrs. Galactus is back, she was a lot of fun with her 1960s Zeerust Kirby aesthetic and random bold emphasis. Who's the orange gargoyle on the cover, I swore if this was DC then it could be Etrigan The Demon.

Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#53885: Mar 10th 2022 at 9:36:02 PM

Its probably Gargoyle

He is mostly associated with the Defenders

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slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#53886: Mar 10th 2022 at 9:40:11 PM

Man the art on Defenders was great, good to see more of it.

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
Whowho Since: May, 2012
#53887: Mar 10th 2022 at 11:22:32 PM

Al writing Loki again is a huge win for me.

slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#53888: Mar 11th 2022 at 1:07:19 PM

Huh cool detail in this article, "TOP SUPERHERO GRAPHIC NOVEL FRANCHISES - FALL 2021"

Both Venom and Hawkeye are in it

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."
Cortez from Parts Unknown (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#53889: Mar 11th 2022 at 2:04:26 PM

Gail Simmone will be writing a book called The Variants starring Jessica Jones and alternate versions of Jessica.

Edited by Cortez on Mar 11th 2022 at 6:27:27 AM

slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#53891: Mar 11th 2022 at 2:07:17 PM

Wow it’s been a while since I’ve seen anything from Simone.

Great to have her back.

"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
#53892: Mar 11th 2022 at 2:28:36 PM

And it'll be interesting to see Jessica play the alternate self game.

I think she's a little more self loathing than most so it's probably going to be really rough at first.

I wonder if we'll see a variant based off Netflix Jessica Jones?

One Strip! One Strip!
Cortez from Parts Unknown (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#53893: Mar 11th 2022 at 2:35:45 PM

In particular i wonder how she'll interact with the version of her that's still Jewel.

shanejayell Since: Jun, 2011
#53894: Mar 11th 2022 at 2:49:45 PM

And 'Knightress.'

"Seriously?"

"What? I'm angsty and deep!"

"......."

Bocaj Funny but not helpful from Here or thereabouts (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: Pining for the fjords
Funny but not helpful
#53895: Mar 11th 2022 at 3:08:05 PM

Into the Jessicaverse

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Blueace Surrounded by weirdoes from The End Of the World Since: Dec, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Surrounded by weirdoes
#53896: Mar 11th 2022 at 3:09:59 PM

She sounds exactly like the kind of person who'd turn such an occasion into a gigantic bar brawl.

Wake me up at your own risk.
RavenWilder Since: Apr, 2009
#53897: Mar 11th 2022 at 3:48:10 PM

How about an evil Jessica who's "The Purple Woman"?

GrigorII Since: Aug, 2011
#53898: Mar 11th 2022 at 8:47:00 PM

Wonder how will Luke Cage and Danielle react to this.

Edited by GrigorII on Mar 11th 2022 at 8:47:21 AM

Ultimate Secret Wars
Whowho Since: May, 2012
#53899: Mar 12th 2022 at 1:28:09 AM

Looks like the 616 Jessica will be the only Jessica who isn't a costumed hero. Which is going to delightfully fuck with her.

Colour me curious.

Dang the new Defenders announcement and then this, it's been a while I've been excited for upcoming marvel titles.

slimcoder The Head of the Hydra Since: May, 2013
The Head of the Hydra
#53900: Mar 12th 2022 at 1:38:07 AM

I'm amused to think that this is prolly our first new verse title that isn't based on a spider character.

"I am Alpharius. This is a lie."

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