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5 Marvel Movie Characters We Hope Get More Screentime In Phase Six
The original "Howard the Duck" comics from the 1970s were meant to be a spoof of Marvel's own space adventures. Howard, an anthropomorphic waterfowl from another dimension, was an alcoholic, foul-mouthed a-hole who unwittingly became embroiled in cosmic weirdness, usually reacting with a "can you believe this?" attitude. Howard had cameos in "Guardians of the Galaxy" volumes 1 and 2, and appeared briefly in the massive battle in "Avengers: Endgame." He's an especially weird character in a film franchise stuffed with weird characters. He, like Deadpool, could serve as the means for the MCU to take the p*** out of itself a little. Give Howard his own movie, and he could finally address how bugnuts crazy this series is, and how we've come to naturally accept the wizards, gods, spies, talking trees, and other oddities in the MCU.
Many may point out that Howard the Duck already starred in his own movie, "Howard the Duck," way back in 1986. That film, however, was so unsuccessful, it was long held up as one of the worst examples of Hollywood run amok. "Howard the Duck" was the bomb to end all bombs, mentioned in the same sentence as other notorious turkeys as "Ishtar" and "Heaven's Gate." That, however, was almost 40 years ago, and it's high time the character was reclaimed. Also, given the winking self-awareness of something like "Deadpool & Wolverine," one can see a new Howard the Duck appearance as ironic. Yes, there's a talking, alcoholic duck in this universe. Yes, he hates everything about superhero stories. Yes, we can use him to acknowledge that the multiverse is silly, and superheroes have outstayed their welcome in the public consciousness. Howard the Duck may just save us.
Deadpool is too far gone. He wants to be an Avenger, and cares about the Avengers characters. Howard may just have the temerity to give Captain America the finger (or feather, as the case may be).
The original "Howard the Duck" comics from the 1970s were meant to be a spoof of Marvel's own space adventures. Howard, an anthropomorphic waterfowl from another dimension, was an alcoholic, foul-mouthed a-hole who unwittingly became embroiled in cosmic weirdness, usually reacting with a "can you believe this?" attitude. Howard had cameos in "Guardians of the Galaxy" volumes 1 and 2, and appeared briefly in the massive battle in "Avengers: Endgame." He's an especially weird character in a film franchise stuffed with weird characters. He, like Deadpool, could serve as the means for the MCU to take the p*** out of itself a little. Give Howard his own movie, and he could finally address how bugnuts crazy this series is, and how we've come to naturally accept the wizards, gods, spies, talking trees, and other oddities in the MCU.
Many may point out that Howard the Duck already starred in his own movie, "Howard the Duck," way back in 1986. That film, however, was so unsuccessful, it was long held up as one of the worst examples of Hollywood run amok. "Howard the Duck" was the bomb to end all bombs, mentioned in the same sentence as other notorious turkeys as "Ishtar" and "Heaven's Gate." That, however, was almost 40 years ago, and it's high time the character was reclaimed. Also, given the winking self-awareness of something like "Deadpool & Wolverine," one can see a new Howard the Duck appearance as ironic. Yes, there's a talking, alcoholic duck in this universe. Yes, he hates everything about superhero stories. Yes, we can use him to acknowledge that the multiverse is silly, and superheroes have outstayed their welcome in the public consciousness. Howard the Duck may just save us.
Deadpool is too far gone. He wants to be an Avenger, and cares about the Avengers characters. Howard may just have the temerity to give Captain America the finger (or feather, as the case may be).
