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Marvel Universe: Infinite Chrises

Discussion of all Marvel Cinematic Universe related movies and TV shows, including, but not limited to, the Avengers, Captain America, Agent Carter, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Daredevil, Spider-Man, Ant-Man, etc., etc., etc. ad-infinitum.

Discussion of non-MCU Marvel titles like the X-Men or the Fantastic Four is also permitted. Ties to comics may be discussed, but this is not the primary forum for comics discussion (see the Other Media thread).

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-t - Jun 12, 2023 8:37:47 pm PDT #3855 of 4001
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Dang, y’all. None more meta and I am here for it!


Tom Scola - Jun 20, 2023 11:54:01 am PDT #3856 of 4001
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500

Kraven the Hunter trailer: [link]

Obviously, the Sony execs looked at Venom and said “Not ridiculous enough! We need MORE ridiculousness!!”


Steph L. - Jun 20, 2023 12:42:03 pm PDT #3857 of 4001
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe

So, here's the thing. I deeply deeply love the Kraven's Last Hunt storyline in the Spider-Man comics, and that's really what I want here. That said, I am *here* for this ridiculousness.

I know it's Sony and not technically the MCU, so it shouldn't matter that Aaron Taylor-Johnson is Sergei, but it's still weird to me. He's Pietro, man. There are other male actors in the world; surely they could have cast someone else.


DavidS - Jun 20, 2023 3:40:20 pm PDT #3858 of 4001
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

There are other male actors in the world; surely they could have cast someone else.

Chris Evans was Johnny Storm in one of the failed Fantastic Four films before he was Cap.


Steph L. - Jun 20, 2023 7:31:58 pm PDT #3859 of 4001
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe

Chris Evans was Johnny Storm in one of the failed Fantastic Four films before he was Cap.

Hush, and let me grumble!


Kalshane - Jun 23, 2023 4:50:21 pm PDT #3860 of 4001
GS: If you had to choose between kicking evil in the head or the behind, which would you choose, and why? Minsc: I'm not sure I understand the question. I have two feet, do I not? You do not take a small plate when the feast of evil welcomes seconds.

There are multiple versions of Across the Spider-verse currently in theaters. [link]

Most of the differences listed in the article are really minor, but that's still crazy.


-t - Jun 23, 2023 4:56:48 pm PDT #3861 of 4001
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Whoa! I wonder how that will be resolved when it’s streaming or whatever


Steph L. - Jun 29, 2023 12:05:58 pm PDT #3862 of 4001
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe

I don't know what to think about Secret Invasion. At this point, I'm assuming that everyone is a Skrull. Literally everyone. In fact, probably half of the filing cabinets are also Skrulls.

The Skrulls who are all "We need a place to live! Fury hasn't helped us!" must really hate the fact that the Asgardians have their own town and government on Earth while the Skrulls are hanging out at abandoned nuclear plants. They should probably hook up with the Flag-Smashers from the Falcon and the Winter Soldier series.

Finally, Olivia Colman is fucking awesome, as always.


Tom Scola - Jun 29, 2023 1:01:00 pm PDT #3863 of 4001
Mr. Scola’s wardrobe by Botany 500

Such a stacked cast; such a dumb plot.


Steph L. - Jun 29, 2023 1:25:06 pm PDT #3864 of 4001
Unusually and exceedingly peculiar and altogether quite impossible to describe

My brother is thrilled that it looks like Super Skrull is going to be in the plot. And I just feel like maybe I hit my Marvel saturation point. Although I still am excited about The Marvels in November.