On the 2nd of May, 2008, Jon Favreau’s Iron Man was released, kickstarting what we now know as the Marvel Cinematic Universe, or MCU. In November of that same year, the Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z Vol 1. #5 was released, which assigned the MCU the reality designation of Earth-199999, as opposed to the designation given to the Prime Marvel Universe in which the Marvel comics are set in, Earth-616. This not only firmly established the MCU as part of Marvel’s greater Multiverse, but it also provided a way of categorising it into the larger library of titles produced by Marvel. This was what fans and Marvel referred to the universe as for a while until a certain film came along and changed that, but we’ll get onto that later. Despite this, however, the MCU didn’t seem too concerned with delving deep into the idea of alternate universes, largely focused on telling the story of the Avengers in Phase 1. In Phase 2, however, things began to change, they began to…expand.
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Captain Carter #1 (REVIEW)
Captain Carter continues the story featured in the Disney+ series What If Peggy got injected with the Super Soldier Serum instead of Steve Rogers. As the issue sets a similar framework from the movies, we see how Peggy adapts to modern times. Captain Carter #1 (Review) Marvel Comics Words by Jamie McKelvie Art by Marika… Continue reading Captain Carter #1 (REVIEW)
Marvel Studios “What If” Series – Rumor Report
Another Disney Plus show hit the rumor mill today, this time the classic “What If” series. Marvel’s alternate take/dimension comic line allowing for pretty much the telling of ANY tale!
‘What If’ Animated Anthology Series, Produced by Marvel Studios, in the Works for Disney+
Kevin Feige and Marvel Studios are overseeing a new anthology series for the Disney+ streaming service. Rather than the usual live-action, this show will be an animation installment, and non-canon to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Now, it will be non-canon due to the nature of the series itself: “The series will provide stories that explore… Continue reading ‘What If’ Animated Anthology Series, Produced by Marvel Studios, in the Works for Disney+
FIGHTING OVER LAND, SEA AND FINANCES! A “GI JOE:DEVIATIONS” (REVIEW)
GI Joe: Deviations IDW Writer: Paul Allor Artist: Corey Lewis As is read during the post-comic essay, this comic is a goofy love letter to the GI Joe franchise. For a moment, just think back to all the advanced tech Cobra has used; weather machines, lasers and earthquake doomsday devices, just to name a few. Every… Continue reading FIGHTING OVER LAND, SEA AND FINANCES! A “GI JOE:DEVIATIONS” (REVIEW)
CATS AND DOGS LIVING TOGETHER, MASS HYSTERIA: “GHOSTBUSTERS: DEVIATIONS” (REVIEW)
Ghostbusters: Deviations IDW Written by: Kelly Thompson Art by: Nelson Daniel Get ready for IDW’s version of Marvel’s “What If” storylines in “Deviations.” IDW will be releasing five comics over the next five weeks from different universes. Ranging from this one, Ghostbusters, to The X-Files, and ending with possibly the most titillating concept of the Ninja Turtles joining Shredder,… Continue reading CATS AND DOGS LIVING TOGETHER, MASS HYSTERIA: “GHOSTBUSTERS: DEVIATIONS” (REVIEW)