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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2017 12:50:06 GMT
I'm a comics fan, I have been buying them for my entire life and there is a feeling you get when you get the call or email or notification saying the next issue of your book is in. And that there's a crossover or it's the culmination of a huge story arc or the aftermath. You guys that read comics know what i'm talking about. And that's what i love about the MCU, they get that and they excel at mimicking that same feeling. Characters popping up in each other's books, big crossovers, the feeling of continuity even when you are reading other books, the sense that you are reading a part of one universe. The change in tones according to the book. More than being great movies they are great comic books come to life with the experience of a comic book attached to it. And a big part is the antecipation, wich I'm feeling right now for SM:H. And I can't wait for the next issue, sorry, installment, and the next and the next  the best thing is they succed in bringing that experience to non-comic book readers. I love that my GF (that cried when Yondu, you know...) or my niece or my non cb reader friends that would not be caught reading a CB if their lives depended on it say that they can't wait for the next, to know what's in store and have a glimpse in the post-credits (the analog of NEXT ISSUE:). And people love that feeling you get, but many don't know why or what is it. Well I do, it's the CB feeling, I've been having it my whole life! Well done Marvel. And Thank You. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2017 13:13:35 GMT
I like MCU because it revolutionised CBMs. Instead of being all dramatic and grounded, MCU decided to make the first Iron Man fun and enjoyable, just like when reading a comic book. Good thing DCEU has Whedon now, because he was, of course, the pioneer of a landmark achievement for CBMs: The Avengers! And, MCU embraces the weird, out of this world scenarios of its comics, and never skimps on fun action scenes and set-pieces.
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Post by Atom(ica) Discord on Jul 5, 2017 13:45:34 GMT
I got into comic books as a means of processing my grief over the death of a close friend and extended family member. When he was diagnosed with inoperable cancer at 22 years of age, I was devastated.
At 13, I felt I'd barely begun to learn the facts of life let alone the facts of death. He lingered for quite some time after his diagnosis, and it was horrifying to watch. After his passing, I found myself troubled and unable to communicate with or relate to anyone. I couldn't shake the unfairness of the situation. He was always, always, always there for me when I needed him.
Months after his death, I was told he'd left me a massive trunk full of books, posters, photos, music, and other personal papers. Fifty percent of the contents of that box was comic books (mostly Marvel ones). I read them slowly at first, not really understanding all of the fuss. I was often confused by the characters and settings, and the whole thing seemed ridiculously overly dramatic at times.
When I finally started to get it, I really got it, and there was no turning back. I got a lot of flack for being a teenaged girl who preferred Pop-Tarts and back issues of the Amazing Spider-Man on a Friday night to getting dolled up to be stalked by boys at the local hangout.
He had a profound influence on me. Those comic books had a profound impact on me. I wanted to be a superhero when I grew up so I could do right by everyone and save the world. I still listen to a lot of the music he introduced me to (posthumously). And, I probably prefer Marvel comics because that was his brand of "goofy sci-fi and fantasy." And I really don't care if that makes me seem biased or narrow-minded.
I'd like to think he would be thrilled with the MCU if he was here to see it today. He'd probably nitpick it to death and call me a sell out for backing a corporate interest but, I know he'd be sitting right beside me on opening night for each and every new release.
That is why I love the MCU.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2017 14:53:27 GMT
I got into comic books as a means of processing my grief over the death of a close friend and extended family member. When he was diagnosed with inoperable cancer at 22 years of age, I was devastated. At 13, I felt I'd barely begun to learn the facts of life let alone the facts of death. He lingered for quite some time after his diagnosis, and it was horrifying to watch. After his passing, I found myself troubled and unable to communicate with or relate to anyone. I couldn't shake the unfairness of the situation. He was always, always, always there for me when I needed him. Months after his death, I was told he'd left me a massive trunk full of books, posters, photos, music, and other personal papers. Fifty percent of the contents of that box was comic books (mostly Marvel ones). I read them slowly at first, not really understanding all of the fuss. I was often confused by the characters and settings, and the whole thing seemed ridiculously overly dramatic at times. When I finally started to get it, I really got it, and there was no turning back. I got a lot of flack for being a teenaged girl who preferred Pop-Tarts and back issues of the Amazing Spider-Man on a Friday night to getting dolled up to be stalked by boys at the local hangout. He had a profound influence on me. Those comic books had a profound impact on me. I wanted to be a superhero when I grew up so I could do right by everyone and save the world. I still listen to a lot of the music he introduced me to (posthumously). And, I probably prefer Marvel comics because that was his brand of "goofy sci-fi and fantasy." And I really don't care if that makes me seem biased or narrow-minded. I'd like to think he would be thrilled with the MCU if he was here to see it today. He'd probably nitpick it to death and call me a sell out for backing a corporate interest but, I know he'd be sitting right beside me on opening night for each and every new release. That is why I love the MCU. I'm speachless... Thank you for sharing your heartfelt story. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 5, 2017 15:22:17 GMT
I got into comic books as a means of processing my grief over the death of a close friend and extended family member. When he was diagnosed with inoperable cancer at 22 years of age, I was devastated. At 13, I felt I'd barely begun to learn the facts of life let alone the facts of death. He lingered for quite some time after his diagnosis, and it was horrifying to watch. After his passing, I found myself troubled and unable to communicate with or relate to anyone. I couldn't shake the unfairness of the situation. He was always, always, always there for me when I needed him. Months after his death, I was told he'd left me a massive trunk full of books, posters, photos, music, and other personal papers. Fifty percent of the contents of that box was comic books (mostly Marvel ones). I read them slowly at first, not really understanding all of the fuss. I was often confused by the characters and settings, and the whole thing seemed ridiculously overly dramatic at times. When I finally started to get it, I really got it, and there was no turning back. I got a lot of flack for being a teenaged girl who preferred Pop-Tarts and back issues of the Amazing Spider-Man on a Friday night to getting dolled up to be stalked by boys at the local hangout. He had a profound influence on me. Those comic books had a profound impact on me. I wanted to be a superhero when I grew up so I could do right by everyone and save the world. I still listen to a lot of the music he introduced me to (posthumously). And, I probably prefer Marvel comics because that was his brand of "goofy sci-fi and fantasy." And I really don't care if that makes me seem biased or narrow-minded. I'd like to think he would be thrilled with the MCU if he was here to see it today. He'd probably nitpick it to death and call me a sell out for backing a corporate interest but, I know he'd be sitting right beside me on opening night for each and every new release. That is why I love the MCU. No words. Just respect. |
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Post by Rey Kahuka on Jul 5, 2017 15:28:14 GMT
Like many MCU fans, I read the comics as a kid so of course I'm invested in the characters from the start. But the success of the MCU is simple: I love the MCU because the MCU loves the MCU. They don't apologize for the genre or confuse 'gloomy' for 'mature.' They embrace every aspect of the source material and translate it brilliantly to a new medium. The characters, the stories, the costumes. Sure they make changes but they capture the essence of the comic books in a way I don't think other studios have figured out quite yet. They can be profound, they can be silly, they can be intensely personal or out of this world in scale (or both at the same time); they can be anything they want to be and always bring the audience along for the ride.
I never could have imagined the MCU when I was reading these comics decades ago; imagined perhaps, but not with any serious expectation for it to happen. Yet here we are, and I remain excited for the ongoing opportunity to experience these films today.
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