Greetings one and all!
Although it's been barely two weeks since Marvel's The Avengers landed in theaters (and proceeded to destroy our eyes with images of pure awesomeness), the rumor mill and fanboy speculation has been running at 100 mph with ideas and scoops and uhh...speculation on what we might see in the sequel.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has been entertaining experience for fans and non-fans since the debut of Iron Man in May 2008. In the four years that followed Marvel continued to hit success with The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man 2, Thor, Captain America: The First Avenger before dropping their bombshell of cinematic, and fanboy, gold with The Avengers. Marvel's blend of great casting, comedic wit and action has made their films an attraction for both fanboys (and girls) and non-fan families around the world.
While success at Marvel Studios is running high, DC/Warner Bros. are nipping at their heels with box office blockbusters featuring Batman and ummm...more Batman. But things are looking great for their future! They think. And we hope.
So with the history lesson out of the way, LET'S HEAR IT! Let's get some healthy Avengers 2 opinions, debates and general commentary in here! Let's make this the number one spot for Avengers 2 speculation and dialogue!
So who's it going to be? Ms. Marvel? The Vision? Wonder Man? Giant Man and Wasp?
Although there are plenty of fans for and against Clark Gregg returning as The Vision, the fact remains that he is signed on for six movies and he has so far appeared in only four. His personality, importance to S.H.I.E.L.D and status as a fan favorite have left the doors wide open for Marvel to try something new for the character. Was Agent Coulson a S.H.I.E.L.D android all along? Will he return as a better version of...Coulson? Or as the Vision? Marvel has shown that they're willing to make creative changes for their movie properties (the Taliban causing the creation of Iron Man, Obadiah Stane being an owner of Stark Industries, The U.S Army helping to create the Abomination, etc.) so it's not a stretch for Marvel to throw a creative curve ball here.
Also, am I the only one who would've preferred Hawkeye's "Ultimates 3" use of handguns over arrows? Although I concede that would've given us two non-powered S.H.I.E.L.D agents using guns.
C'mon let's hear it! Ms. Marvel for A2 anyone?