The rights for Namor the Submariner has officially reverted back to Marvel Studios. With every character in the current MCU adding a certain physical and emotional aspect to the Avengers' dynamic, what would Namor's contribution be? Could his aquatic setting provide a similar contrast as Thor's Asgard?
More fighting and graphics is required. – Zyana Hault8 years ago
Based on what I know about Namor, he might be best introduced as an enemy to the Avengers. He's often protrayed as such, and I think they could play up the angle of him reacting to what he thinks are attacks against him and his kingdom via pollution from the surface. He seems like a character who could really put the majority of the human race into perspective with the MCU, since in the other movies the villain is doing something blatantly evil for the sake of evil, and it's often hard to sympathize with their motives.people as a whole are usually the victims/a general population that needs protection from a villain doing something undeniably evil. He could be one of few villains in the MCU whose motives are relatable. – chrischan8 years ago
Seven years later, is it still a little premature to talk about this subject? – T. Palomino2 years ago
A speculative think piece, could be based partly on the trend for gritty TV shows (Daredevil, Jessica Jones) as well as big blockbuster hits. Also the surprise hit with little known Guardians of the Galaxy. Could be fun to think on possible filming and casting choices too!
This is a very interesting topic! Could you please elaborate more on the thesis a little more? It's a bit vague. Would this concern the comic books, as well? Would it be a comparison of T.V. series vs. movie franchise? Also, your comment about Guardians of the Galaxy is a bit confusing, what do you mean by "surprise hit"? Please develop this thought a little more. Otherwise, good ideas! – Megan Finsel9 years ago
I think what makes Guardians of the Galaxy interesting is that it originated as a little-known comic and yet has been a really popular film, sorry I did not make that as explicit as I should have done. The overall idea is to use comics as source material and imagine whether they will / how they could be brought to the screen (this could be film or TV). – Camille Brouard9 years ago
They can bring ANYTHING they want to the screen! – IanB589 years ago
I love this topic! It could work for TV shows, but since Marvel has literally every film from phase three already announced and basically ready to go -- this could be cool to think about phase four and what comics they could bring to the screen after these ones have concluded. – scole9 years ago
Analyze the connections that can be made between many of Marvel's films and topics present in High School Social Studies.
It would need to be distinguished which graphic novels and marvel films best cater towards specific social issues. – Ryan Errington9 years ago
i actually took a class like this in college about teaching graphic novels in the classroom and we worked on which ones would be best in the classroom, this could be really interesting – scoleman9 years ago
Might be helpful to narrow it down to a specific series of novels or a select few marvel stories/movies. At the moment it seems like a pretty broad range to work with, which could make the analysis a little jolted with so many options. – DaisySquires9 years ago
It's no secret that Marvel movies are almost always a huge success. The television series are doing very good as well. But there are many who don't realize these shows are tied into this same universe. Do you think those who only watch the films are missing out by not watching Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Agent Carter, Daredevil (on Netflix), and Jessica Jones (also to be available on Netflix)?
I think an article about this would be great. I would like to read it if it focused on the pros of watching the shows by bringing up what content or relationships are missed if one doesn't. People like reading articles about the difference in experiences from one thing to another, this could be along the lines of an informative article much like those that detail "what's changed from the book to the movie" etc. Spoiler alerts should of course, be noted, because it should be detailed. Many people will want to read it because they aren't setting out to change their mind to watch it, but because they want a quick fix article to fill them in on what they're missing because they've already planned never to. – Slaidey9 years ago
Yes. Write the article. Did the beginning of Age of Ultron confuse you a bit? Did you feel like you were just thrown into some drama and never given background? They referenced the beginning in the Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. plot. In order to get the holistic view of the MCU, you should watch everything Marvel puts out. – casswaslike9 years ago
Well...... ya. If you want to know everything thats happening in the MCU you need to watch the entire MCU. Thats the same for every form of media ever. Wanna know the entire story for Assassins Creed Syndicate? Probably a good idea to play all the other games first otherwise you may miss something. – Cojo9 years ago
Marvel Comics have been a staple in the industry since 1961 (arguably earlier). And, since that time, stories have come and gone and everything has changed forever more times than it reasonably should have. But, compared to those early, formative years from 1961~1970, today's major Marvel publications feel processed. By that I mean that the true Marvel Universe proper seemed to creatively end in 2003's Avengers: Disassembled storyline. After this came the rise of stagnant storytelling in that, compared to the 90's (the last true era where creators actually tried to make some sort of permanent change to characters) (to what effect is another story)) the 2000's were defined by nostalgia and an unwillingness to change that is still happening. It was far better to revive dead heroes and keep everything light enough that old and new readers could enjoy the stories without upsetting anyone.
Today's Marvel Comics feels as if each new title was sent through a machine and published with a shiny new finish that says "NEW" or "#1." Nothing seems to have as much substance as it used to. The tightness and community that early Marvel had seems to be gone. There are next to no letters pages anymore, a place people could go to share a community that has been lost to the forums where people are more inclined to say hurtful things and bully instead of celebrate their shared hobby. And the comic's insistence on mirroring their popular movie counterparts has lead to many changes and stories that only seem to be there because Marvel is chasing their own popularity. The whole universe just feels like one big cookie cutter comic book. And, while DC isn't doing any better, their problems are markedly different than Marvel's. Basically, it'd be interesting to compare and contrast the early Marvel Universe to the All-New, All-Different Marvel Universe of today and explore just what has made this once-great line feel so plastic.
I think this is a great topic. Consider investigating Marvel's financial history as well for more answers; when they went public in 1991 for example. The repercussions are still being felt, both in comics and film. Also, a great deal of cultural shifting was happening in the 1960's as opposed to this last decade; where going to war on two fronts is considered a normal thing. Quite different from a nation dealing with the mandatory draft! Marvel has always laid claim to being in touch with what the culture is participating in; this topic could explore that for answers on Marvel's storytelling quality. – Shaheen9 years ago
I agree with a lot of that. That's a really interesting observation. However, I have seen a few recent titles (including Ms. Marvel) with the letters pages. It's something they should keep up with to help cultivate the community. – SomeOtherAmazon9 years ago
Recently Marvel Studios hasn't made a bad film or television show. An average show, maybe, but nothing below 50% on Rotten Tomatoes. If a bad film of theirs were to come out, would it be acclaimed as one? Or do you think the fans would squint their eyes until we existed in a world where Marvel Studios could do no wrong?
Different people enjoy different aspects of films, and Marvel seems to know how to appeal to an unprecedented audience. Action, romance, humor, and fantasy blend throughout their movies in a way that even appeals to people who "hate action movies" . This diversity in their movies accompanied by the range of material they have to choose from means they have an excellent formula for success. But people are not as loyal as you suggest. Many people were dissatisfied by the Wolverine origins movie (watch the Honest Trailer on YouTube for a more detailed explanation), as many comic book readers have been with Marvel's depictions of certain comics. – cc3279 years ago
I kind of feel like Marvel is getting lazy lately. Ant Man and Fantastic Four were terrible, and yet they're still making a second Fantastic Four – SomeOtherAmazon9 years ago
