Marvel Event Ideas

[SpideySmedsrud]

I know a lot of people aren't very happy about a Marvel Comics Event like every summer but I like it. I feel like it brings the whole 616 universe together more, and I was wondering what other people would like as a future event? I think it would be cool if they dead some kind of event that deals with the afterlife. I know we've seen Hell, but as far as I know we've never seen Marvel Heaven. I told my friend Matthew about that idea and he said it sounded retarded, but I think it might be kind of cool.
My friend Matthew thought a cool event would be if the DC Universe and the Marvel Universe somehow collided and the characters had to fight the other version of themselves (Superman Vs. Sentry, Dr. Strange Vs. Green Lantern, Moon Knight or Daredevil or Iron Man Vs. Batman), which I think is a bad idea but might boost sales for both Marvel and DC.

[agrich]

My friend Matthew thought a cool event would be if the DC Universe and the Marvel Universe somehow collided and the characters had to fight the other version of themselves (Superman Vs. Sentry, Dr. Strange Vs. Green Lantern, Moon Knight or Daredevil or Iron Man Vs. Batman), which I think is a bad idea but might boost sales for both Marvel and DC.

You mean like this one?

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[Elitehaxxor]

Marvel vs. DC has been done before. Wikipedia "Marvel vs DC" tells all the matchups they had and the outcomes

[Ghost Shark]

MARVEL VS. DC pales in comparison to JLA/AVENGERS, get that one instead.

[Monty_Cristo]

Ant-Man Shower Crossover. first stop, the Baxter Building.

[Asian_Invasion]

Ant-Man Shower Crossover. first stop, the Baxter Building.

Why the Baxter Building?

[1WEBHEAD]

Why the Baxter Building?

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[Madison Carter]

I know we've seen Hell, but as far as I know we've never seen Marvel Heaven.

Actually, we have; one notable place was in Fantastic Four about 3-4 years back when Ben died and the team went there to find him.

[1WEBHEAD]

Actually, we have; one notable place was in Fantastic Four about 3-4 years back when Ben died and the team went there to find him.

Yeah, that's the one that had Jack Kirby as God, right?

Kirby bless Waid's FF run. . .

[matthewaos]

I think they should do an "event" to clear who is the devil, who rules which Hell, etc. Though it needs someone who will dedicate a lot of time in searching for references...

[Monty_Cristo]

http://www.mtv.com/movies/photos/f/fantastic_four_stills/ffour2.jpg

**sproing**

[BugsySig]

I think they should do an "event" to clear who is the devil, who rules which Hell, etc. Though it needs someone who will dedicate a lot of time in searching for references...

I think they should have a mystical event. Annihilation covered the cosmic portion of the MU, but other than the 4-issue Mystic Arcana, there has not been much touching on that side of the MU. OMD really could open the door to this somehow.

Plus, think of the mystical characters that could be utilized: Dr. Strange, Blade, Moon Knight, Ghost Rider, Morbius, Man-Thing, Sister Grimm, Hellstrom, Mephisto, Thor, Hercules, Scarlet Witch, Wiccan, Warewolf by Night, Dormamu, Dracula, The Hood...and of course the Marvel Zombies!

[AdamYJ]

I was thinking a while back and came up with the idea for a story I called "City of Night" which basically can be summed up like this: Dracula takes over New York City. Essentially, a spell has been cast, perpetual night has fallen over New York, no one can get in or out of the city and monsters have taken over. And the heroes and villians have to react accordingly.

It all started when I was thinking about the X-Men event "Inferno" and I thought that it was a good concept but that it would be more fun if it was old-school movie monster types rather than demons from Limbo. So, basically the idea is to pull all those types together. Dracula, Monster of Frankenstein, Werewolf by Night, Man-Thing, The Living Mummy, the Zombie and any others that fit in that mold. Some of them are there by chance, others because Dracula made them offers they couldn't refuse and others for different reasons entirely.

Basically, the Marvel equivalent of an old "monster rally" movie only on a bigger scale.

[Monty_Cristo]

I was thinking a while back and came up with the idea for a story I called "City of Night" which basically can be summed up like this: Dracula takes over New York City. Essentially, a spell has been cast, perpetual night has fallen over New York, no one can get in or out of the city and monsters have taken over. And the heroes and villians have to react accordingly.

It all started when I was thinking about the X-Men event "Inferno" and I thought that it was a good concept but that it would be more fun if it was old-school movie monster types rather than demons from Limbo. So, basically the idea is to pull all those types together. Dracula, Monster of Frankenstein, Werewolf by Night, Man-Thing, The Living Mummy, the Zombie and any others that fit in that mold. Some of them are there by chance, others because Dracula made them offers they couldn't refuse and others for different reasons entirely.

Basically, the Marvel equivalent of an old "monster rally" movie only on a bigger scale.


isn't that kind of happening when the Marvel Zombies invade Florida?

[Elitehaxxor]

yea that seems pretty close to the Marvel Zombies theme, just with vampires instead of zombies. Not to diss the idea or anything, better than the nothing i have offered.

[Ptrvc]

I think they should have a mystical event. Annihilation covered the cosmic portion of the MU, but other than the 4-issue Mystic Arcana, there has not been much touching on that side of the MU. OMD really could open the door to this somehow.

Plus, think of the mystical characters that could be utilized: Dr. Strange, Blade, Moon Knight, Ghost Rider, Morbius, Man-Thing, Sister Grimm, Hellstrom, Mephisto, Thor, Hercules, Scarlet Witch, Wiccan, Warewolf by Night, Dormamu, Dracula, The Hood...and of course the Marvel Zombies!

You could even get the Defenders back together for old times sake!

You know if you could keep Hulk from trying to kill Doctor Strange constantly.

As for the crisis, maybe one of the Hell Lords has gained a clear advantage in their wars and now he has to be stopped.

Or maybe Dormammu has done something similar etc and so forth.

[AdamYJ]

isn't that kind of happening when the Marvel Zombies invade Florida?

The Marvel Zombies invaded Florida? When did that happen? :confused:

I'm not really a big zombie fan, so I don't follow those books. My favorite Marvel Horror character is actually the Monster of Frankenstein, followed closely by the Werewolf. I came up with the idea mainly so there could be a major Marvel story that involves those two.

[BugsySig]

The Marvel Zombies invaded Florida? When did that happen? :confused:

I'm not really a big zombie fan, so I don't follow those books. My favorite Marvel Horror character is actually the Monster of Frankenstein, followed closely by the Werewolf. I came up with the idea mainly so there could be a major Marvel story that involves those two.

Coming up in Marvel Zombies 3...The Initiative team from Florida is going to take on the Zombie-verse, not sure if they are going there or the Zombies are coming to the 616 though. Either way, my guess would be they are traveling through the Nexus of all Realities.

[Asian_Invasion]

What hasn't Marvel done?

[Whitster]

How about....

Marvel Heros team up with Al Gore to fight superheros intent on speeding up global warming like SUV man or Carbonatrix.

Some sort of superpowered paedophile goes after the runaways/powerpack/young avengers/initative.

Tony Stark realises his womanising was just to compansate and comes out, and Bendis stretchs it into a 12 part epic.

[Mister Mets]

Let’s start with the most obvious choice......

Civil War 2

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Ideal Creative Team: No-brainer. Mark Millar[/b[ and [b]Steve Mcniven are the most appropriate team for this one.

Hook: The bigger and hopefully better sequel to the biggest crossover event of the 2st Century.

Build-up: There continue to be more conflicts between the Pro-Reg and Anti-Reg sides.

Plot: The Anti-Regulation side gains new ammunition, in the aftermath of a new tragedy which causes the public and the superheroes to doubt the wisdom of registration (IE- super-villains get their hands on the confidential data, and kill a hero's family.) They get a new leader, who organizes them as well as Cap did. And they may get some powerhouses on their side, including Magneto, Thor, the Hulk and perhaps even the majority of the X-Men.

Benefits: If Marvel wants the superheroes to be completely united again, this is one way to do it (after a lot of fighting). A lot of fans really want to see the Anti-Reg side get their revenge, so this should be satisfying to them. And it’s the sequel to the best-selling mini series of the 21st Century.

Concerns: By having the Anti-Reg side win, Marvel’s essentially restoring the status quo they used Civil War to change, while having the pro-Reg side win again wouldn’t really change the status quo. A sequel to their biggest events may be seen as just too easy. It may make other crossovers seem weaker in comparison.

Possible Tie-Ins: Captain America, Iron Man, New Avengers and Mighty Avengers are pretty much no brainers. There would likely be another Frontline mini series, as the first sold well and showed the human side of the superhero conflict. A second Civil War would bring Iron Fist, the Amazing Spider-Man, Daredevil and Moon Knight under more scrutiny.

Characters Affected: Pretty much everyone in the Marvel Universe.

[Mister Mets]

And another one (I had written these for another website)...

World War Doom

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Ideal Creative Team: Given their likely prominent role in any such story and the way this would overwhelm events in both titles, this might just work best as a crossover between Fantastic Four (helmed by Mark Millar and Bryan Hitch) and Mighty Avengers (by Brian Michael Bendis and Phil Jiminez.) with a possible opening one-shot with art by Alan Davis

Hook: Several nations band together against America, united under the leadership of the most dangerous man in the world: Victor Von Doom.

Build-up: Doctor Doom’s plotting something big, involving visits to foreign countries. There are tensions between the United States and other nations (fictional and not.) The loss of the mutants as an equalizer against American superbeings becomes a greater subject of concern, as the nations start creating new superhumans.

Plot: Doctor Doom declares war on the United States, and he has several other nations backing him. The Fantastic Four and Mighty Avengers lead the offensive against his forces.

Possible Tie-Ins: A Frontline mini-series could show the human side to the war. Ms. Marvel, The Thunderbolts, The Initiative and Iron Man: Director of SHIELD would all be involved in fighting the Axis of Doom, given their ties to the government. Captain America will be more important than ever if the country’s actually caught in a war. Amazing Spider-Man, Daredevil, Moon Knight and/ or Punisher: War Journal can show the street-level reaction to World War Three, especially if Manhattan is attacked. Black Panther’s status as king of Wakanda allows him to take a more ambiguous role, especially if he declares his neutrality, or even sides with Doom.

Characters Affected: Starting a war and leading the other side will have major ramifications for Doctor Doom, especially if he wins or is able to demand a truce, in which he gains something. This will also raise the profile of international superheroes and villains. Pretty much any hero can be affected, given the potential that their loved ones will become casualties. The Fantastic Four and all superheroes would likely come under greater scrutiny.

Concerns: This has essentially been done before in the second half of Ultimates 2, with the Liberators. There’s the possibility that this storyline would overwhelm too many Marvel books. Real wars last years, so it may be difficult to convey that in a six month crossover. It’ll be difficult for the next crossover to top it.

Benefits: No one could really ask if this justifies a major crossover. It’s one of the best possible ways for Steve Rogers to make his triumphant return as Captain America (or for Winter Soldier to prove he has what it takes to be the new Cap.)

[Ptrvc]

Let’s start with the most obvious choice......

Civil War 2

They already did the Civil War, so obviously what is next is.......

The Superhuman Spanish-American War!

[AdamYJ]

Coming up in Marvel Zombies 3...The Initiative team from Florida is going to take on the Zombie-verse, not sure if they are going there or the Zombies are coming to the 616 though. Either way, my guess would be they are traveling through the Nexus of all Realities.

Well, I guess that would at least have some Man-Thing in it, but it wasn't exactly what I was going for.

yea that seems pretty close to the Marvel Zombies theme, just with vampires instead of zombies. Not to diss the idea or anything, better than the nothing i have offered.

Who said it was just about vampires? I said monsters take over. Essentially, it's supposed to be the biggest, most overt move that Dracula's ever made. He's tired of being hunted and hiding from sunlight. He's tired of just surviving, when he could be thriving. So, he manages to gather together the many different sorts of monsters and some magic mojo and gives them all what he thinks they need . . . a "homeland" for creatures of the night (like Israel was meant to be for the Jews and Genosha for mutants). He picks New York partially as a way to get to Dr. Strange (still mad about that Montessi Formula incident back in the '70s). Manhattan becomes a gothic paradise for the vampires. The Bronx becomes a primeval forest stalked by werewolves. Brooklyn becomes a new haven for the tribe of N'Kantu, the Living Mummy, who have all been resurrected as living mummies as part of a deal with Dracula. Queens has become a swamp where the Man-Thing has been transplanted against his will. And Long Island is now home to Simon Garth and a number of other shambling zombies. Stuck in the middle of it all is Frankenstein's monster who helped Dracula and was betrayed for it, as well as a ragtag group of depowered and mismatched heroes and villians.

[Tanjint]

I'd like to see the Mephisto War that's been discussed merged with the war that decides which Lucifer analogues rule which hells/dark realms.

and yes it could explain OMD and other larger manipulations behind major things in recent Marvel history including skrulls and CW

that WWDoom sounds sweet too.

-T

[Hypestyle]

a new killer virus arises, perhaps natural, perhaps something else,

and the continent of Africa becomes ground zero for the disease spreading-- with erik Killmonger revealed as the mastermind.. make him king of all Africa, or it will be decimated beyond repair..

the black panther must rally earth's heroic forces, and contend with the disruptions going on throughout the continent..

[Tanjint]

wouldn't mind a black panther-led event at all

-T

[cernunnos]

Two forgotten footnotes in Marvel history come back to attempt to destroy the Marvel Universe: Peter Palmer and Bob Banner, the men once mistakenly referred to as the alter-egos of Spider-Man and Hulk, respectively.

[FreeFallin]

Marvel Event: The Future is Here

Premise: villians from the future(most likely 2099 marvel, but any time in the future is fine) come to this time to make sure the heroes in there time are never made.

Build up: various futuristic villians pop up here and there with tecnology not yet created

Actual event: the actual event starts when "Lord Doom" the decendent of doom, knocks out docter doom during one of docter dooms own plots. Various villians from the future divide and attack heroes. Even the villians of our time begin to rebel against the "gods of evil" doom builds himself and instant futuristic kingdom right next to new york. Finally the future avengers appear to return the future villians. the avengers are lead by a man with iron man like armor (future pimped of coarse) but based on captain america's costume. at the end of the event while the future avengers are cleaning up the mess this man takes off his helmut in front of bucky and he is revealed to look exactly like steve rogers. bucky is at a lost for words until cap just says "shhh" and disapears