With Phase 3 about to begin, Marvel Studios is clearly setting their sights on the 'frand finale' of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (or at least as we may know it!) and with that comes big expectations. What will they bring in? What will they omit? We obviously don't know but here's 5 things I want to see in the epic two-part film event!
5. Flesh Out The Thanos/Drax Rivalry
Looking back at the original Infinity Gauntlet storyline it was clear that Marvel hadn't found a real story to tell with Drax the Destoryer. He was almost a mindless brute, and was teamed up with the Hulk to fight Thanos. While cool in a sense, the comics have expanded on Drax's long running feud with the Mad Titan. The 2008 comics relaunch of the Guardians of the Galaxy comic and the storyline The Thanos Imperative have since given the two more background and reason to be killing eachother.
If Marvel is going to deliver on the idea of adapting the Infinity Gauntlet storyline then they need to embrace the newer stories and incorporate this fierce rivalry instead of this...
4. Kill Half The Universe!
This one is simple, in the Infinity Gauntlet storyline Thanos kills half the universe with the flick of a finger. Some comic book movies simply show destruction for the sake of mindless destruction; but it would be great to see Marvel show the ramifications of half the universe disappearing. Show planes going down, cars crashing into buildings, people distraught and in fear. They ought to show things as a major disaster while also giving emotional context and stakes to the whole ordeal.
3. Bring In Other Villains
While it is easy to focus on Thanos as the only villain in Infinity War, I'd also say that there's a few villains that we'll undoubtebly see and others we should see. Nebula is a shoe-in, Loki is likely. I would like to see Marvel introduce Mephisto and use him in the film. Red Skull is still out there. fellow CBM user (and my
Three Angry Nerds co-host)
DrDoom mentioned the idea of having the
real Mandarin cause chaos on Earth while everyone is fighting Thanos and company in space.
Regardless, it should be more than just Thanos vs. The Avengers. Give us something more.
2. Give Us The Infinity Gauntlet and Infinity War Storylines
When you think about it, Infinity War is just as great of a storyline as The Infinity Gauntlet. It deals with a Marvel universe that now has to decide what to do with the Infinity Gems. Now, I won't spoil that here but it does create Magus, which is the evil persona of Adam Warlock. Not only does the story incorporate some cool twists on the Gauntlet storyline, but it gives readers an exciting conflict with Magus. Marvel ought to make Part 1 an adaption of The Infinity Gauntlet and make Part 2 an adaption of Infinity War. It would give fans a truly comprehensive and rewarding experience.
1. Adam Warlock
A bit obvious here, but we need to see Adam Warlock in the MCU. He's the one who stops Thanos in The Infinity Gauntlet, and ultimately plays a big role in Infinity War. No matter how Marvel chooses to adapt the storylines, it's clear that Warlock has to play a role.
That's it! What do you want to see in INFINITY WAR? Sound off in the comments section.