This article is full of MAJORAvengers: Infinity Warspoilers.
The Infinity Gauntlet
The movie takes plenty of liberties with the originalThe Infinity Gauntletcomic story.
But there are still some early similarities.
But again, its a pretty loose adaptation.
Well, if youve gotta go, this is the way to do it.
But seriously, couldnt you just imagine Loki behaving like this for his own ends?
Even the body language is the same!
(thanks to Dylan Bates for helping me out with that one!)
Hes a really needy, giant purple MRA, basically.
But here, Thanos is kind of rational, if still a dick.
Have we seen Thanos vaguely Ancient Egyptian looking guards before?
Theyre the ones guarding Nebula while shes being tortured.
What a cool design they have.
Thanos creepy army of Alien-looking drones are called Outriders, and theyre also from theInfinitycrossover.
And thats what he did BEFORE the fighting started there!
Saying Starlin made a significant contribution to this movie is an understatement.
Your ears do not deceive you,that is Carrie Coon as Proxima Midnight.
Well get into more of that in a bit.
And as it turns out, James Gunn did indeed choose the tune.
The first song is James, co-writer Stephen McFeely told us.
In fact,go read the whole interview with the writers because its a riot.
The Guardians are flying a new ship.
This aint the Milano…its the Benatar.
And for real, nobody can tell me thatInvincibleisnt the best Pat Benatar song.
This is the closest were going to get to the Netflix Defenders on the big screen, though.
Thanos calls on the Collector to pick up the reality stone from him.
This is a great catch (thanks to Andrew Gallo!
), Thanos where is the stone line to the Collector echoes Benicio del Toros line inSnatch!
By the way…what is the tree in the Collectors place, there?
It makes sense that Spidey would be down with things likeStar WarsandAlien, butFootloose?
Nobody Peter Parkers age cares about that flick.
His shitty treatment of her remains the same.
Seriously, dude…lighten up.
We see Nebula half-disassembled and held in stasis, in a state of constant agony.
Its definitely inspired by the comics.
In the comics Gamora has always been a big fan of blades and edged weapons.
I feel like we get the origin of that with the knife here.
Maybe Gamora knows ANOTHER secret about Thanos?
Is this something Gamora knows?
Well, knew…because shes dead.
James Gunn had always said he had plans to complete the teams story inGuardians of the Galaxy Vol.
Dont be surprised if it turns out Gamora is just imprisoned in the soul stone.
And seriously, how amazing is Zoe Saldana in this movie?
Thor
This movie has the best Thor moments of any of his big screen appearances.
And yes, Im including the wonderfulThor: Ragnarok.
Making Peter Dinklage into the dwarf, Eitri, was even better.
Is this the first time we learn Thors actual age is 1500 years old?
And cmon, tell me this next shot doesnt look like aJack Kirbypanel come to life!
Anyway…
Oh my god, Thor is wielding Stormbreaker now!
He did wield a hammer/ax just like it in the Ultimate continuity, though.
This design is a little better than the comic book one…but only a little.
Its kinda hideous, really.
Go back to the blue and red, kid.
Spideys line, Im being beamed up, is a slight nod toStar Trek.
Except when Peter dies.
The Stan Lee Cameo
You all spotted Stan Lee driving the bus, right?
Im drawing a blank on what this might be a reference to, though.
you’re free to basically just consider Caps team the Secret Avengers in this.
The lineup is similar enough!
Cap taking on Thanos in hand-to-hand combat is amazing.
Tony calls Ebony Maw Squidward which is pretty great.
I…dont have to tell you who Squidward is, right?
During the fights on the streets of NYC you’re free to spot aNew York Postnewspaper dispenser.
Still no sign ofThe Daily Buglein the MCU.
Seriously, what the hell?
Im just surprised they used thePosthere and not the Marvel Netflix-centricNew York Bulletin.
Apparently the producersconsidered having The Defenders make an appearance, but it just couldnt work out.
Its probably for the best.
Maybe thats the jumping off point of theNovamovie rumored to be in development?
Captain Americas phone numberappearsto be 678-136-7092.
I havent called it yet.
This is a pretty radical departure for Black Widow.
Who the hell has a bass guitar in Avengers HQ?
kindly tell me thats Thors.
TheAlientribute with Ebony Maw is an absolute highlight.
Hollywood, call me.
Im waiting by the phone.
Writing about the intersection of Marvel superheroes and David Bowie.
For the love of gods, someone yo call me…
(ahem…ANYWAY)
When Vision dies hes drained of color.
While he isnt completely white like he was in theWest Coast Avengerscomic, theres definitely a resemblance.
It was first mentioned inAvengers#123 in 1974.
Cmon, admit it, NOBODY saw that Red Skull surprise coming, right?
Sadly, that isnt Hugo Weaving, itsThe Walking Deads Ross Marquand.
On the bright side, maybeif we ever get aCaptain America 4this means the Skull can return!
