The MCU's newest release just explained an unusual mystery surrounding Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 seven years after the film's release. As a franchise that has been around for nearly two decades - and looks set to continue for even longer - some lingering mysteries appearing in the MCU timeline are perhaps inevitable. Not every release can be continued shortly after its premiere, and some mysteries are created entirely by accident, making them more difficult to solve. However, that's not to say that the MCU hasn't addressed its fair share of these mysteries over the years, sometimes even explaining…
Author: Zoe Miskelly
My favorite Deadpool and Wolverine The fight scene is even bigger after seeing Hugh Jackman's initial reaction to the moment in the MCU film. As someone who has been a longtime fan of Deadpool and Wolverine, both in and out of their films, the news that the iconic duo's shared comic book series was getting an adaptation of sorts that would also add the characters to the MCU timeline was really promising. Fortunately, the film itself did not disappoint. While the Deadpool and Wolverine The cast was full of moving figures, many of the film's best scenes belonging to the…
THE UCMThe newest and most intense power upgrade has me relieved that a Marvel character is dead. 2024 was a fascinating year for the power levels of the MCU, as the franchise introduced a series of characters that change the way we can view this topic, with figures like Cassandra Nova and Death himself changing the landscape of the franchise. However, not every character needs to be a universe-destroying god-level being - and in fact, some characters function better in the MCU timeline when they aren't at this level of power. Marvel's newest release reinforces this idea, as it shows…
Marvel has just added a new twist to Iron Man's origin story in the MCU, filling in some gaps about his past, hinting at some fascinating things about the original. Iron Man film. 16 years later, Iron Man is still a cornerstone of the MCU timeline and its success, and not just because it was the film that started it all. With figures like Ironheart, Spider-Man, and War Machine set to serve as Iron Man's successors and his legacy in upcoming MCU films and shows, it's safe to say that Iron Man's story remains pivotal even long after Iron Man's…
Marvel has just added a new twist to Iron Man's origin story in the MCU, filling in some gaps about his past, hinting at some fascinating things about the original. Iron Man film. 16 years later, Iron Man is still a cornerstone of the MCU timeline and its success, and not just because it was the film that started it all. With figures like Ironheart, Spider-Man, and War Machine set to serve as Iron Man's successors and his legacy in upcoming MCU films and shows, it's safe to say that Iron Man's story remains pivotal even long after Iron Man's…
Three years later Eternals introduced the comic book team to the MCU, Marvel finally brought them back for a focal storyline - although this return serves as an insult to the group. The Eternals occupies a complex position in the MCU, with its debut film receiving mixed responses and leaving some important plot threads open that have yet to be followed up on to this day. However, there is hope that the MCU timeline will bring these stories back. Recent history has made this seem more possible than ever, as Captain America: Brave New WorldThe film's trailer featuring the body…
More than a decade later The Dark Knight trilogy's conclusion, Christopher Nolan is still right about the two things Batman absolutely needs to work on-screen as a character. The Dark Knight trilogy has quickly established itself as one of the best superhero film series of all time since its earliest days, with director Christopher Nolan's vision of the Caped Crusader and his world being a breath of fresh air for those who have felt the absence of live-action Batman films since Batman and Robin. That said, the series wasn't a success just because of the desire for more films starring…
DC brought a fascinating Teen Titans The mystery has returned to the spotlight after it first emerged 20 years ago, in possibly the last way I expected. THE Teen Titans The cartoon remains a beloved corner of DC's animated history, with the series managing to effectively balance a relatively kid-friendly tone with some intense stories and action sequences. While Teen Titans made adjustments to the comic book story accordingly - for example, ensuring that Deathstroke was only mentioned by Slade, his first name - yet managed to retain much of what makes the superhero team one of DC's most interesting.…
With Superman and Lois having concluded after 4 seasons and 3 years, I'm happier than ever that the DC series never delved into a notorious and prolific story trope, despite how common it is within and outside of the superhero genre. Throughout its 53 episodes, Superman and Lois hit many classic moments that audiences have come to expect from superhero releases. The live-action Superman show adapted famous comic books, featured big villain debuts, and included at least a dramatic monologue or two for good measure. However, what the show avoided is also equally interesting. While the installment delved into some…
12 years later The Dark Knight trilogy has come to an end, I can't believe how close the DC series came to almost never existing. While most of the live-action Batman films have their fair share of fans, The Dark Knight The series is arguably the most beloved of them, with its gritty yet emotional portrayal of the Caped Crusader and the city he protects being one of the most universally resonant and significant additions to Batman's cinematic history. That being said, things weren't always necessarily as simple for the film series as it might seem now. The Dark Knight…