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234wallst

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  1. 234wallst
    That's awesome news if true. Going too far back in Natasha's story isn't going to add anything to the MCU at this point (and you know that more so after seeing EG). However, with the events being more current, I can definitely see some tie in potential. I'd have to imagine there will either be some clues/reference/association to new members of the MCU whether it be heroes or villains. I don't see Feige just "wasting" a movie to fill a gap from long ago. Widow obviously wouldn't be equipped to take on the next big bad - but she might be going up against an associate of the next big bad (ala Loki and Ronin).
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    I read Eyes of the Dragon some 30 years ago. Unfortunately I remember nothing of the story - only recall that I thoroughly enjoyed it and could not put it down; so very excited about this announcment. Still have that paperback on my bookshelf; the spine is so crease you can barely still make out the title.
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    I have an X-Men 4 CGC 7.5 which appears to have some pressable defects. As more of a collector than reseller I've never personally gone through this process before. Would like to get opinions on: a) Do you think the 2 defects can be pressed out? b) What do you think is the potential point upgrade range (ie 0-.5 no change to half point; 0.5-1.0 for sure at least .5 maybe up to 1 point; etc) ? First defect is on the back cover, and is an indentation running a solid 1.5 inches. Doesn't seem to be any tearing though the indentation does look deep. One picture has the light shining right into the indentation - other one is angled off the light. Second defect is a small bend in the upper right corner of the front cover. Again I shined the light right on it in one picture to accentuate it. The other picture shows no color break - though you do see minor break to the right of the CCA stamp. Note I bought this book slabbed so never touched it raw and do not have the grader notes.
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    I'm looking to upgrade (and would then part with this copy) put for now I'm also in the double quote + blue club.
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    I don't have a problem with the heel turn, although it did seem in earlier seasons they were building Dany up to the savior. Some people are disappointed that now longer appears to be the case. What I do have a big problem with is the overall execution. The show runners built up the Night King to be the big bad. Then they gave a one or two sentence of his motive, he's killed, the end of that story. We're now back to human vs human or human +dragon vs human. That story could have played out A FEW SEASONS ago. Perhaps you could say what was added in those few seasons was Dany and Jon relationship and something will have to give there in the last episode. But seriously a few seasons just for that is quite disappointing and doesn't add much payoff to the ending.
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    Just curious has anyone seen the Far From Home clip play as a post credits scene at your theater? Today was my first viewing after the FFH trailer release. People stayed... and were disappointed
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    Well the latter weeks/month won't gain much in the way of box office. The screen counts and number of showings go way down. Just as an example, TFA entire domestic FEB made ~$30m, MAR ~$8m, and half of APR ~$1m. GoT has probably hurt SUN nights a little bit. And now the summer blockbusters are starting to roll out.
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    Your idea of "well known" is clearly tied directly to TV/movie exposure. While I certainly agree with much of your list for the 80's - 90's period, there are other ways to know about these characters. Captain America was on lunch boxes, bicycles, t shirts, under roos, toys, etc. It seems everyone knew who he was even before the MCU. I would say he was a bigger / more well known name than Shazam, Aquaman, and Flash Gordon pre-MCU times.
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    For me it's been a different show after it's diverged from the books (a few season ago). Back to the Lost reference I made earlier; I don't think GRRM really knows how he wants to send the story for all these characters, which is why the books are not completed and why you have all these loose ends to tie up the show. When the show was following the books, EVERYONE (no matter the name) was subject to risk - it kept you on your toes and added some excitement. After the books and the show didn't have that guidance, most every long time character was preserved and developed some arc. Only newly introduced characters were killed off; couldn't risk tampering with fan favorite at this point right? The Night King's motives were explained in one sentence; for a character built up several seasons ago that's just pathetic. Killing off so many key characters now in such a short span just proves there was no planning on how all the arcs end.
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    Well - so is the other guy - will he turn out to be evil as well???
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    Reminds me of Lost (in a bad way). Several interesting story arcs were created - but ultimately they didn't tie-in to the main story line and didn't have a well planned closure (if any at all).
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    It's interesting they put the "next Iron Man" line in. This is the last film in the Sony Spider-man deal that's publicly announced; it can't be Peter Parker unless.... a new extension was signed but not announced yet. That's possible I suppose to protect the IW cliff hanger.
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    What studios don't understand is movie goers want quality films - not necessarily any specific "type" of movie. Is every MCU movie great? No, but they are at least decent. Is every MCU movie entertaining and worth my dollars. Yes. Is every non-MCU superhero movie a success - absolutely not. It's got to sting a little bit for Cameron to lose the top spot if Avatar falls - it's understandable. It's just personal pride and not necessarily jealously. But his dig about "do something different" took it a little too far. The very foundation of the MCU was to immerse you into their world and I'm going to have to say it was very successful.
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    The Far From Home trailer I believe is the first time Danvers is referred to as Captain Marvel. But you're right I don't believe she's been called that in CM or EG. In my mind, any of Nick Fury's direct recruits is an Avenger, including Carol.
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    That was my initial thought as well. But if think you about, Ned's last interaction with Peter was on the bus with a space ship tearing through New York. If Ned got snapped out he would have similar reaction just knowing Peter survived that attack.
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    The true inspiration for that number has already been revealed - and it's not the run times. Some other articles also suggested the run times and/or math is a little bit off but I didn't check it myself.
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    MCU will continue to prosper as they long as they keep telling interesting and entertaining stories. I think they've already proven it's not the starting material that matters (example GotG) - it's what you do with it. Fiege/Gunn: Guardians of the Galaxy! World (Thanos): I don't even know who you are. Fiege/Gunn (Wanda): Oh you will! Look at Sony/Fox/WarnerBros having some of the biggest names in the genre at their disposal, yet still faltering in comparison. One is selling quality, the other is trying to milk an established brand. Even Star Wars turned off the most loyal fans with 1/2/3/8 (for some throw 7 in there as well).
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    I can't really see how any fan could say this unless spoiled it for themselves.
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    WOW - moving was amazing. I went in completely spoiler free. Well I did now the overall concept of the "plan" which was leaked/discussed so much months ago. Doesn't waste any time with memorable moments, and doesn't let up throughout the film. My theater parking lot and lobby looked like it was FRI night rather than THU.
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    "In 2015, Sony struck a five-movie deal with Marvel Studios that permitted Spider-Man to be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but Avengers is coming to an end this spring." I guess I didn't remember the fine details correctly - you are right 5 movies. For some reason I was thinking it was "3 solo" movies (not counting the team up appearances). In any case my main point stands - Spidey can't be the MCU lead without Marvel/Disney having control of his future.
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    I think you need to get into 6.0 territory for it to be a financial gain long term. 6.0 and up is really when the POP starts to notably drop and to the point where you can start seeing more significant price divergence across grades. 2.x/3.x/4 are the most common slabbed grades (in reality 1.x are probably most common but many remain unslabbed). But there are only so many people who can own the 9, 8, 7s etc and others will have to settle on 6. I think you'd need a little more juice to get into 6.0 range unless your 3.0s are both very high end/ exceptional examples. Agree with others on 3.0 being much more liquid if that's of any concern to you.
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    You do realize that Marvel Studios does not own the rights to Spider-Man - he still belongs to Sony. Sony funds the films and takes in all the profits, but Marvel Studios produces it for them (they put the MCU shine on it, that for whatever reason other studios can't seem to replicate on any consistent basis). The current agreement is for 3 Spidey solo films, and a new agreement would be required for the partnership to continue. There is no way MS makes him the "key" character going forward, because they have no control over his future and it would be less profitable.
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    For such an important/significant property, it's just shocking the director's were given so much freedom with the main story lines. You would think the general framework of the trilogy would have been decided by Lucas Film up front and then let the creative teams tell the story while adhering to that framework. All it is has turned out to be is selling the brand name, rather than any quality; and we are left with a jumbled mess. Iger put Star Wars films on hiatus after ROS because that isn't the Disney, Pixar, and Marvel Studios way. I'm still going to see ROS as I haven't quite reached my breaking point. It would have to get Transformers (think I stopped seeing them after the 3rd Bay release) or last Fantastic Four bad for me to stop going.
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    Will X-Men 1 4.0 cameo be making a full appearance soon?
  25. 234wallst
    There are so many copies of IHI 181 that it is more prone to downside risk compared to let's say SA Marvel keys. I think that's what people really mean when they say its overpriced. Just about every Marvel SA key went through a hot period, and the supply of those books has notably dried up compared to years past. But with IHI 181 there are still dozens upon dozens going up for sale with seemingly no end in sight.