I do it and I become the enemy… doesnt seem fair.
That line from should confuse some viewers.
After all, such rule breaking didnt occur in 2016sDoctor Strange, to whichMultiverse of Madnessis a sequel.
It happened inAvengers: Infinity War.
And Wandas rule-breaking happened inWandaVision.
According to Marvel streaming head Brad Winderbaum (viaVariety), the rebrand addresses a problem among fans.
Most comic book readers will skip those issues entirely.
To fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, such a decision seems outrageous.
How can you keep up with the story if you dont follow every chapter?
And even then, the dialogue and captions tell readers everything they need to know from that story.
To be clear, this wasnt always the case.
How did I survive?
I filled in the gaps.
And thats exactly what happened.
Outside of crossovers, this rule holds true as well.
One of the first comics I ever read was an issue ofBatmanpublished a few months afterCrisis on Infinite Earths.
In the letter column, a writer complained about all of the massive changes, including the death ofRobin.
Whatever happened before, Robin was alive and I could enjoy myBatmancomic.
Thus, most of the fill-in information I received came from kids on the playground and elsewhere.
Are these summaries as much fun as actually enjoying the story first hand?
But they do keep you informed enough to enjoy the stories you do want.
But the enjoyment of a shared universe requires some suspension of disbelief.
MCU viewers are already following this lead, to a certain extent.
InShe-Hulk: Attorney at Law, Wong and Abomination tell the viewer about their fights overseas.
No one had to rewatchShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringsto get it.
Have Fun.
Like any other hobby, following superhero stories should be fun, not stressful.
You like what you like and thats okay.
No reasonable reader buys every single issue that a company publishes each month.
Heck, the overwhelming majority dont read every issue available on Marvel Unlimited or DC Universe.
Sometimes, its a matter of time and energy, but its often a matter of interest.
A particular storyline or creator or character doesnt grab your interest, so you skip it.
Thats always been the case in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
