For the next couple of years, Marvel Studios will expand beyond the borders of their Marvel Cinematic Universe into the uncharted territory of the Multiverse. With the Multiverse Saga in full swing for the next couple of phases, anything is possible storywise. However, one thing remains constant no matter the story. At the center of it all is He Who Remains,
Read MorePer announcements by Marvel’s Kevin Feige at SDCC last month, we are now nearing the end of Phase 4, and the end of the first of three phases in the Multiverse Saga. But what exactly is the Multiverse and what are the rules for this latest intertwined Marvel epic? I will try to shed some light on that and more below.
Read MoreIt’s been one year since Kang’s light-hearted variant, He Who Remains, was killed by Sylvie in the season one finale of Loki. Before meeting his fate, the TVA leader warned the show’s protagonists about his evil multiversal variants coming to the main Marvel Cinematic Universe timeline to wreak havoc. One of these evil variants is already confirmed for next year’s Ant-Man and
Read MoreMackenzi Lee treats us to an early version of Loki in Loki: Where Mischief Lies. The Loki Lee presents is not yet the confident, scheming, God of Chaos that we’re used to. This one is unsure of himself and his abilities. But his desperate desire for his father’s approval coupled with the pain he experiences when he’s denied that approval, assures
Read MoreFans are still reeling after the second trailer for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness dropped this past Superbowl Sunday, leaving many asking even more questions than before. Perhaps the biggest question comes from the scene in a white room, with a tease of the team known as the Illuminati making their presence known. Thinking on this, I began to wonder, could
Read MoreWithout a doubt, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is positioned to be one of the more significant payoff stories in Phase 4. The film will culminate multiple plot threads previously set in Disney+ shows like WandaVision, Loki, and What If…? while also playing out the consequences of the events in Spider-Man: No Way Home. Marvel Studios will undoubtedly have their hands full with this one.
Read MoreThere was a lot of heaviness in the MCU in 2021, but also a lot of heartwarming hope (just like the real world, I guess). So I’m choosing to end this year with a few quotes that have stuck with me, and here they are. The worst thing I can think of has already happened to me and I can’t change
Read MoreWith the holiday season upon us and the holiday shopping season well underway, presents are flying off the shelves of stores everywhere. One tradition that often goes overlooked until the last minute, however, is the Christmas stocking. Here are 10 stocking stuffer ideas for the comic and superhero fan in your life! Card Game Card games usually come in small
Read MoreWe’re back for the second part of our interview with Rick and Morty and Loki writer Eric Martin! Read on for more on his personal writing process and advice to those looking to break into the industry! Have you received feedback or criticism in terms of how you’ve handled writing certain characters and themes that you can’t personally relate to in
Read MoreJust a few years ago, the multiverse as a concept for Marvel Studios felt so foreign and too ambitious with where the ‘universe’ was at the time (even if The Ancient One had already ‘announced’ it in Doctor Strange). While Marvel Studios has repeatedly outdone themselves, a concept of this logistical magnitude is a bit crazy of an idea, so let’s
Read MoreThe Cosmic Circus is excited to finally share our first interview! We were lucky enough to sit down with screenwriter Eric Martin, best known for working on Rick and Morty and Loki. Due to studio mandates, there were certain topics our interviewee was not permitted to discuss on record, but we did have an interesting conversation about his time in the
Read MoreWith every new rumor that pops up surrounding this movie, it’s become apparent that Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is setting itself up to be one of the heavy hitters for Phase 4 of the MCU. From the appearance of variants of characters we know, to interconnected storylines and alternate timelines, it may seem like a rather complex story that
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