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May I be the first to say…. WOOOT!

Andrew on May 5, 2008

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Thor?? Captain America?? not interested in either of them.

Scorpio on May 5, 2008

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If Thor fails, does that endanger the rest?

I mean, Matthew Vaughan's never had a hit, Stardust being a spectacular bomb.

As for Spider-Man 4, Punisher 2 and Wolverine… none of those are Marvel Studios, are they?

Andrew Wickliffe on May 5, 2008

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No, they're not Andrew, but that's why they weren't really mentioned. Although Marvel Studios is trying to take control of as much as they can themselves, it's hard to talk about Marvel and its universe and NOT mention any and everything related to Marvel. Although they won't connect into the Universe, they're still Marvel properties…

Alex Billington on May 5, 2008

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I'm actually really glad that marvel is handling all their films themselves now because now there can be more awesome cross-overs and now the Marvel universe can exist in the films as well as the comics.

Kail on May 5, 2008

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Alex,

While there doesn't seem to be a lot going on with Marvel, there are other comic book movies coming in 2009. The Spirit by Frank Miller is one of them. There may be more, but I can't think of any off the top of my head.

Chris @ Comichacks.com on May 5, 2008

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Wow, what an announcement! We were all just speculating a couple days ago and now we have a release month for Avengers?!? Pretty awesome. I'll be the first to say I no next to nothing about The Avengers but just the idea of a superhero collaboration film is amazing. Can't wait for 2010 and 2011.

I don't think Marvel has anything else up its sleeve for 2009. I think they will need to stockpile their funds for development in '09 and '10 and marketing in '10 and '11.

Keith on May 5, 2008

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as a comic geek i'm wishing they let Brubaker write the Captain America movie, his writing is exceptional, bought a whole new light to Captain America.

The Delightful Deviant on May 5, 2008

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So long as this Hulk Movie does well enough for there to be a 3rd Film (probably featuring the Leader, some of the Gray Hulk & a host of gamma-spawned foes? I'm just wildly guessing here…)
then I will die a happy closet-nerd.

This is indeed an excellent time within which to be a Marvel Fan.

#8: You mean you didn't like that low-fi Cap movie w/ Frank Langella & the dumpsy dude in blue-rubber, who talked like a (a'hem-) total F@g, in the role of Cap?

Djoser on May 5, 2008

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sounds good, so who does everyone think will be good as thor or captain america? for captain america, im kindve thinkin aaron eckhart, not a big name actor(yet, batman may change that) but has what it takes to carry a solid performance setting up for the avengers movie
as for thor, kevin mckidd is rumored and he looks like a face for thor but ive never heard of him so dunno about acting ability

harrison on May 5, 2008

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Kevin McKidd played in the HBO series ROME. He was also the star of the recent TV series Journeyman.

I think that he'd make a great Thor. Just wish he was taller.

Chris @ Comichacks.com on May 5, 2008

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OMG! Thank you IRON MAN for making all of this possible…THOR and CAPTAIN AMERICA and crossing over to THE AVENGERS!?? What else could you ask for??!!!!

Tim Clovefield on May 5, 2008

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HOLY SHIT!!!!

alex on May 5, 2008

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well they can make you look taller, are we going to get movies for each other character from the avengers film? will sam jackson as nick fury get his own movie as well?

harrison on May 5, 2008

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Harrison, from what I understand there is still an effort to make a variety of movies including Nick Fury, Namor, Luke Cage, Black Panther, and others.

Chris H. on May 5, 2008

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AHHHHH… I have held back this comment for too long…

Thor… NO.. PLEASE DON'T… stop the writing and pre-pro NOW

IRON MAN 2 had better carry us through that summer… cause I am worried the same as Andrew #3 that it could kill the Avengers the following summer.

Does anyone else immediately have flash backs to Adventures in Babysitting whenever they here the name 'Thor' and invision a goofy long haired mechanic with a dumb hat????????

HAHA… well I am sure that some of the 30-40 can.. Then again.. it did have Elizabeth Shue in it… HOTTTT.. hahha.. sorry.. just pirated the comments…

OK .. sorry… back to Marvel….

Dusty on May 5, 2008

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*Halleluiah*

i think we all know we dont have to worry about Iron Man 2 that muchwith Favs and RDJ in heading
My knowledge to Captain America is limited to wikipedia *shrug* so ill not say anything
but Thor is going to be a tough one, although I think if anyone I think Vaugn will be able to do it. Still alot is hinged on the success of all the initial Avengers so i hope it does well


P.S. they have a lot to redeem for from Spidey 3 (maybe without Toby and Raimi i've heard [please god dont be true]) so it better be good!!

silver on May 5, 2008

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if only DC had their shit together…Justice League: Mortal… would've been the MK: Annihilation of our generation…

silver on May 5, 2008

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yo harrison they wont have eckhart play captain america. If he's in Batman do you HONESTLY think that Marvel will go " hey, aaron, we know you are already an established villain in the DC universe, but how would you like to play Cap?" You probably want Christian Bale to play Aquaman too dont ya?

KG on May 5, 2008

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Thor might be good if they film Asgard in a Chornicles of Narnia-esque. Of course if they're going to incorporate Thor into the Avengers they're going to have to make it all plausible in a scientific way (eg. SHIELD discovering an alternate universe)

Captain America is going to be hard to pull off.

I think they should wait a while and completely re-do the Spiderman series. All the actors from the trilogy are too old, and I'm sure everyone reading this had a lot to say about 3.

I dunno about the rest of y'all but wouldn't this be a good time for them to incorporate Black Panther into one of the movies? He's easier to turn into a movie than say, Thor, and fairly easy to incorporate into the realm of the Avengers. He's not a far cry from Starks (minus the alcoholism), with his costume having similarities to Batman & Catwoman's.

Yellow Rebel on May 5, 2008

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Yeah two characters I'd really like to see on the big screen are Black Panther and Doctor Strange

silver on May 5, 2008

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There's been some rumblings that Guillermo Del Toro is interested in doing a Doctor Strange movie…I think he'd be great as the director

Yellow Rebel on May 5, 2008

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Hells YEAH he would ^

silver on May 5, 2008

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Del Toro on Doc Stange? I'm totally there.

If they did ever make a Black Panther movie, I'd love to see Christopher Judge (Teal'C from Stargate SG-1) play the Panther. Think he'd be perfect for it.

Cap is going to be a tough one to pull off. I know that they had talked to Brad Pitt about it before, but no idea if that's still an option at all anymore.

I just think that this is going to be freaking huge and can't wait to see it!

Chris @ Comichacks.com on May 5, 2008

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As far as superhero super-groups go I've taken more of a liking to Justice League but The Avengers being adapted into film is looking to have a higher potential for quality, as opposed to the recently deceased JLA project that was destined to be ass. I'm happy that Marvel is finally getting their act together after a long line of garbage, their rebirth apparently starting with the top-notch Iron Man flick. Marvel vs. DC on motion pictures? It's finally getting interesting…

Frame on May 5, 2008

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To the people who think that a Thor movie would be bad, I direct you to the Ultimates universe in the Marvel comics. Now there's a Thor was extremely cool and could translate pretty well to movies.

MasterCKO on May 6, 2008

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Ironman 2 is gonna be HUGE!!! Thor, not interested but I'd still go see it. Captain America has potential depending on the script & director. If they can't bring back Tobey & Sam for Spiderman 4 then why bother?!?!? And the idea of criss crossing the heros between movies is BRILLIANT!!!!

AngelMG on May 6, 2008

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Great! Iron Man 2 is a necessity as far as I'm concerned, and I'm intrigued to see what they'll do with Thor.

Minic on May 6, 2008

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Who should play Thor? One name: Vincent D'Onofrio

woogie on May 6, 2008

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Thor/Captian America would be interesting movie to say the least, if done right like Iron Man was then it should be a "good" movie…maybe not the best Superhero movie like Spider-Man 1-2 were(#3 didn't do it for me…I think Sandman ruined it for me…MORE VENOM, MORE VENOM). Anyways! the NEW Thor: Movie should…or should i say MUST include LOKI!!!(may i suggest that bad guy from the movie The Cell(Vincent something…lol…there was a scene where he had horns and crawling ontop of J-Lo) without him(LOKI) this movie is going to suck bad! Brad Pitt as Thor would be interesting I mean if you really think about it…he sort of had the look in the movie TROY!(Bulk up his suit, attach a cape and give him a Hammer and you have THOR!!!) as for Captain America hummm tough one my first option would've been Chris Evans aka Human Torch but if Marvel would make a movie with FF that wouldn't work out…or just get a no name…hey after all look how well Superman Returns did with a newbie actor!!! The Avengers movie would be hot!!! i think better the X-Men. Anyhow switching to DC I'm a huge FLASH fan so I want to know when is the JUSTICE LEAGUE movie coming out or just The Flash(Rumor Ryan Reynolds playing the Flash?), and Common to play Green Lantern? i heard that somewhere?

TreyMarc on May 6, 2008

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First; The Iron Man Movie was great. I just hope that the next one includes The EXtremis which is the present evolution of Iron Man's Armor. Warren Ellis and Adi Granov's story can be read in "Iron Man: Extremis TPB. I read it when it first came out in comic book form and it's great. I like the idea of following Iron Man Movies with The Original Members of The Avengers. Thor, Giant Man and The Wasp, Hawkeye, and finally Captain America. If I missed any; please let me know. After introducing the Characters; An Avengers Movie would be great! The only question that I have is what version of the Avengers are they going to produce. Nick Fury is Black in the Ultimates (They are The Avengers of Marvel's Ultimate Universe.) However; he is white in the regular/original continuity. It's confusing because Iron Man is definitely from The original/ regular continuity line. Frankly, I would like to see a mixture of both. Thor from the Ultimates, Giant man and The Wasp from the ultimates and The New Captain America (Winter Soldier/Bucky Rogers) from the non-ultimate continuity. The New Captain America with The Shield, semi-automatic 9mm and the tactical combat knife is just right for our Present War on Terrorism. Finally; it would be great if they included The Black Widow as a member of SHIELD. She is both in the Ultimate Universe and The Regular/Original Continuity Universe. The Black Widow, The Wasp, and Ms Marvel(She is also An Avenger in the original/regular Marvel Universe) are both Warriors and Sexy. This would bring more women and men to see The Avenger's Movie. Ivan, Sr

Ivan A. Arcaya,Sr. on May 6, 2008

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I love Superhero movies and cant get enough of them if done right, there my favorite genre of movies and with such a great line up how can i be mad or upset, lets hope there all good.

Curtis on May 6, 2008

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Sounds cool but they are released kind of close together. One should be Summer and the othe rone around X-Mas to avoid over saturation b/c I am sure A LOT more superhero movies will come out around then.

Ryan on May 6, 2008

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Im very excited to see this string of movies. Im not sure exactly why everyone is dreading the thor movie though.It should be great as long as the cast doesnt suck. Im down to to see thor kick some loki ass on the big screen.
to Ryan: I do agree that these movies might be coming to close together since these are not the only Marvel movies comming ing the next three years. I know spider-man , wolverine and punisher arent being done directly by marvel but the majority of the public doesnt know that and i could burn people out on Marvel movies and by the time The avengers comes out it could easily flop.
Dont get me wrong I will see them all of course but a flop could put a bad taste in mouths and It could ruin the chance of something like thishappening in the future. Marvel is taking a hugh gamble right now, its looking good so far but I guess only time will tell.

Cluffy101 on May 8, 2008

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WOOT!

Chrystine on May 8, 2008

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I agree with #34. The Marvel Movies that are being done by other studios could hurt the movies that are being produced by Marvel LLC Productions. I love Thor but The Thor in the regular continuity is constantly referred to as a God. At least; The Thor in The Ultimates is first depicted as delusional. It is in the final battle with Loki that he is revealed to be The Thor of Norse Mythology. The Ultimates as depicted by Mark Millar was more down to earth. I believe if we keep the regular continuity with his extremis powers/ nanites that will attract more Science and Science Fiction Fans. We can't survive on only the Comic Aficionados. We can also draw in the game players. My hope is that the next Iron Man Movie in addition to having Nick Fury and SHIELD; they introduce Ultimates HAWKEYE, WASP, GIANTMAN, THOR AND THE BLACK WIDOW. Captain America in his present incarnation as Bucky Rogers (Winter Soldier) with The Shield, The 45mm pistol and the tactical combat knife and his new uniform would be more acceptable to today's audience's. He would be the Jack Bauer of the Avengers. Today's society is looking for fictional Counter Terrorist Group. 24 has lost it's appeal and this will most likely be their last season. We will not have any compettion on TV or in the movies. Finally; I love Superman too! Superman of the comics but not George REEVES and the recent movie fashioned after the George Reeves movies. Smallville made the same mistake taking their cue from the movies instead of the comic books. Any body that is a fan of the present continuity superman can not compare the movies or Smallville to my beloved comic superman.

Ivan A. Arcaya,Sr. on May 8, 2008

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I am so pumped, and hope that Marvel can pull it off. Since the first X-men and Spiderman came out, I've been dreaming of a a whole Marvel Universe with cross-overs and superhero groups. The Avengers is going to be the ultimate culmination of multiple great movies into one spectacular climax. Iron man saga, Captain America, Thor, and who know's what other's? I'd love to see a Black Panther and maybe just a SHIELD…, and after Avenger's, uh… I know my dream would bring in a viliian so powerful or a civil war saga maybe… and unite the entire Marvel universe in a trilogy of superhero movies. But that's just an impossible dream… then again, back in 2000… the Avengers was just an impossible dream…


Oh, and Oded Fehr would be a cool Thor, he hass a sweet accent and the build. He's the dude in the last two Resident Evil movies and the magii in the Mummy saga. And I suggest Keith Urban as Captain America. The guy from Blood Diamond would make a good Black Panther. Hell, Dicaprio could do America too.

Zach on May 8, 2008

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I mean Karl Urban, from LOTR and Riddick

Zach on May 8, 2008

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I hadnt even thought of the possiblity of haveing a civil war movie that would kick ass. But unfortunatly for now that is impossible. For now. what about a string of Age of apocalypse movies? Say two or three just to get most of or all the story.

Cluffy101 on May 9, 2008

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Alot of people seem to forget that the Hulk was an original member of the Avengers.

I think they should introduce Rick Jones in the 3rd Hulk film (really, if they wanted to reboot the franchise, he should've been in the upcoming film, as Hulk & Bruce's human foil), b/c he was instrumental in Hulk's cooperation, from what I recall.

Plus, that bridges over to Rick working w/ Cap, possibly, and- if Marvel continues to grow as a studio by and make the right decisions,- could possibly lead to a Captain Marvel movie down the line.

(Which the current comics lines are proving is a good move to re-introduce as a character.)

Djo Fortunado on May 9, 2008

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Oded Fehrer would be an interesting choice for Thor… his voice and stature fit the bill, if only they downplayed Thor's norwegian looks. There are Scandinavians w/out Blonde eyebrows, after all…

Maybe he'd be better as the Black-haired guy in the Warriors Three, whatsis-face, "Hogun".

I'll say that if Marvel's going ahead w/ the Mighty Thor, casting for the Warriors Three is as essential as casting it was for Legolas (as Fandral?), Boromir (as Thor?), and the dwarf (John Rhys Davies, as Folstagg??). Supporting characters are equally if not more important for a proper introduction to Asgard, as a believable place. If you get Ian Mckellan as Odin (or even John Rhys Davies) then you're working w/ something solid.

Hm. The LOTR similarities are apparent, in any case … so long as he makes 'em tough, and doesn't pull any ballet-dancing Robert Deniro crap and populate Asgard w/ Faeries.

Djo Fortunado on May 9, 2008

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#40 is correct. Thank-you for filling my memory gap. I also believe that The Submariner was involved in finding the frozen Captain America. Was he a member of the original Avengers. Please someone let me know if he was one of the original Avengers. A Submariner Movie would be hot! So far ; we have Iron Man, The Hulk, Giant man, The Wasp and maybe The Submariner. None the less; I think the NON-Comic Book Fans would accept, The Ultimates better then the original Avengers. The exception being The New Captain America(Bucky Rogers AkA The Winter Soldier). What do the rest of my Fellow Avenger's Aficionados Think? I really would like to hear the pros and cons. The Spiderman Movies were based on Ultimate Spiderman and they did better then the X-Men Movies that were part of the original series. I am referring to movie attendance national and international. Ivan, Sr.

Ivan A. Arcaya,Sr. on May 10, 2008

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I expect a lot from Thor. I hope they're going to take Brad Pitt to interpret the roleof this god superhero!

Spiderman 4 on May 11, 2008

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I can not find the commentator that stated that in our Viral Age and day people are more apt to believe the Present Regular Continuity Avengers. He made an intellectually valid point. I did not take Viral Age into consideration. We are just as intelligent and fascinating as those who try to degrade us by calling us "Fan Boys". It reinforces my belief that we should start calling ourselves Comic Book Aficionados. I also can not find the commentator who enlighten me about the shield in The Ultimate Universe. I read their comments on my gmail emails. Please print their comments. Thank-you.

Ivan A. Arcaya,Sr. on May 11, 2008

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I heard somewhere that the only members on the roster are Captain America, Iron Man, Thor and Ant-Man. I also heard Simon Pegg was to be Ant-Man. I could picture that.

To me their are a lot of people i could picture as Cap' but they all come with ups and downs:

Aaron Eckhart- come on… pretend he's not gonna be Two-Face you can picture it too right? He just needs to bulk up and Bam! there's our beloved Cap'.

Brad Pitt- I'd rather have him as Cap' (Thor should be larger than life even when he's his alter ego) in Troy he was obviously bad-ass with a shield, can pull off blonde hair and blue eyes, can act (Fight Club & Se7en if you need a reference)

Matt Damon- he can be a bad-ass (Bourne), act (Departed) and he's had blonde hair before

Plus I could picture any of these actors as America's poster boy (which is what Cap' should be like)
You know Cap' should embody the ideals of hope, liberty, and justice.

I could picture these guys as Thor:

Kevin Durand (Lost)
Karl Urban (LoTR)
Brad Pitt (still rather see him as Cap)

silver on May 11, 2008

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Nevermind on my Thor picks I just got a great choice Sean Bean, anyone else agree?

silver on May 11, 2008

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MasterCKO makes a good point about The Thor from The Ultimates. He is easier to present to an audience that are not comic book aficionados. It might be better to use The Ultimates as The Avengers. The Movie Studios and I suspect even Marvel LLC are concerned about colorful uniforms. Iron Man is a different story. In The May, 2008 issue of POPULAR SCIENCE ; on the front cover it has a picture of an actual Iron Man Suit. There is a poster of the "Standard Issue: 2020' on pages 48 and 49. In the picture; it states that he can lift 10 tons,wield any weapon,run like an Olympian, walk into bullets, heal wounds automatically, monitor systems status, change functions immediately, power itself and evacuate anyone. It is still a prototype. In two Special Editions of Scientific American Reports entitled The Rise of NANOTECH: HOW CONTROL OF MOLECULES IS CHANGING THE WORLD AND AND YOUR FUTURE WITH ROBOTS:HOW SMART MACHINES WILL CHANGE EVERYTHING reinforces what I said in my comment #'s 31, 36, , 42 and 46. The EXTREMIS Iron Man and the different methods of introducing Captain American as either an AI Robot , A frozen Captain America repaired by nanites or a clone of Captain America are more acceptable to the Non Comic book Aficionados and will attract a larger audience. Money will continue to flow to Marvel, LLC and They in turn will have the independence to make more Marvel Movies. I also tried to start a conversation about using the characters from The Ultimates. Except for Bucky Roger's Captain America with The tactical Combat Knife, The 45mm Pistol and his Bourne Identity type of background aka The Winter Soldier. I believe and My fellow Marines and I find him more believable then the Old Captain America. Plus his Counter terrorism war to save The US Of A from the terrorist Red Skull would play as well As Jack Bauer in 24. How about it? The Ultimates are The Avengers from The Ultimate Universe. The Spiderman Movies were from Ultimate Spiderman. Ivan,Sr.

Ivan A. Arcaya,Sr. on May 12, 2008

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I'm an old guy and i remember reading comics as a kid. I have to tell you the truth when i heard that RDJ was ironman i was disappointed and didn't think he'll be able to pull it off but he did he was great and the movie was great. Thor, i can't see it Submariner, can't see it. What i would like to see if the Hulk is done right, and if my mind serves me correctly wasn't there an epidsode when the fantastic four and the Hulk had a problem. I remember the Hulk and the Thing duking it out. Like i said i'm old school and the X-MEN in the movies were not the original X-MEN, I believe Black Bolten and his crew with the huge dog and the guy with the large feet were members of the first X-MEN and so was Beast. I could be wrong but i don't think so, overall i'm having a ball going to the movies, i feel like a kid again. Thanks

jackson on May 12, 2008

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jackson:

As a lifelong Kirby aficionado, I say welcome to the club!

These marvel movies are finally making bank on sharing some of the most imaginative stories which formed so many of our childhood memories.

I'm not quite an old guy, but an 'older young guy', and I have to say I'd love to see a movie with the Inhumans in it (those are the Black Bolt, Lockjaw (the dog), Medusa, etc. characters you're referring to).

I do think it would be great if Marvel treated their animation the way DC has been doing, where it's really true to the classic comics, to the point of elevating and updating them, and reintroducing their worlds to a new audience.

Jackson: I recommend you rent ' Justice League: the New Frontier' if you REALLY want to be blown away.

Djo. on May 12, 2008

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Is Iron Man 2 or the next Hulk going to be "Hulk vs Ironman" I believe this is going to be Iron Man 2 so they can introduce other members like ant man, giant man, etc…. And ant man is also in development but probably 2013 at the earliest. Like to know what everyone thinks of using that as the storyline…especially since Stark has a cameo in the Hulk.

Jason T on May 12, 2008

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Triple H as Thor.

TQ on May 13, 2008

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I still hope that they use The Ultimates. Ultimate Thor, Ultimate Giant Man, Ultimate Hawkeye, Ultimate Wasp and Ultimate Black Widow do not have the outdated colorful uniforms of the original avengers. The best Captain America is The Winter Soldier/Bucky Rogers. First, his new uniform will not upset any members of the movie audience who would find someone wearing an American Flag type of Costume. The new suit has the right colors and only a star. The character is more of a counter terrorism character similar to Agent Jack Bauer of "24". The new Captain America wears a robotic arm which is already available. Please see The May issue of Popular Science page 48. He also carries a 45mm pistol, a tactical combat knife and his skills set are more like Bourne in the Bourne Trilogy. He does not have super soldier serum but is a lethal combatant. The best part is his having to practice throwing and retrieving the shield. This has the same light comedy touch of Tony Stark's practicing to control his armor. The enemies can be terrorist groups such as HYDRA, AIM and NAZI'S such as THE RED SKULL! "24" worked even though many Americans don't want to be reminded of Afghanistan and Iraq. The American Flag has to be treated with respect. There are ordinary citizens who travel the country asking people whose flags are discolored, broken or unkempt to replace Let's make The Avengers mankind's Fighting Men and Women who are fighting to protect America and Mankind. The Tony Stark in Iron Man Movie went from an Arms Dealer to a patriot. Nick Fury and SHIELD are patriots fighting to keep America and Mankind safe. See the present Nick Fury who has gone underground and has only one Mission(The Mighty Avengers issue #12) saving Mankind. The Avengers can be a multinational force like NATO. This will unite the Domestic and Foreign Markets behind Marvel LLC. Marvel Movies forever! Ivan,Sr.

Ivan A. Arcaya,Sr. on May 13, 2008

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Hey wasn't Spiderman a memeber of The Avengers?! What if they threw him into the mix? I'd go see it even if Thor bombed!

Wait a min on May 13, 2008