In a post-Black Panther MCU, it'll be very interesting how they deal with the black characters. Specifically i'm talking about Monica Rambeau and Dr. Voodoo.
It would be very problematic if they treated Monica like Falcon ("I'm like Steve, just weaker and slower!!") or Rhodey (i don't even have to list examples here...). I wonder how people felt about Valkyrie in Thor 3... because I figure that would be closer to how Monica and Jericho would be depicted in a CM2 or DS2. i.e. very much an alpha personality that is not only independent of the protagonist (sorry Rhodey) but a match in abilities, if not borderline superior (sorry Falcon).
Since Monica looks no younger than T'Challa and Nakia were in their 90s flashback, I figure she's going to be prime for a premiere black actress to take on the role moving forward. It'll just be interesting how they choose to get her the powers.
Black Panther vs Thor
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baO2V3qTuMc&t=3s
Ref: Avengers Assemble Season 5: Black Panther Quest Ep13
If Monica got her own movie what would it be about? As far I known she doesn't have much a mythos of her own to draw from Outside of the Avengers.
Who are her enemies/supporting cast?
It's hard to say until we see her in the Captain Marvel movie. Her mother is in the movie, so if her mother is killed or whatever there might be some sort of revenge arc there. If the Skrulls or the Kree are responsible, it might be more of a cosmic story. Her powerset compliments that.
I would love nothing more than to see Monica in animated format. Her power set are visually striking and I hope it happens. As far as the movie goes at this point, i doubt it.
After No Road Home, i hope that she is part of an ongoing monthly series. Two more days!
Last edited by EMPulse; 02-11-2019 at 11:42 AM.
Pre-ordered and just watching the clock tick by slowly. Guess I better remember to bring my iPad to work with me.
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Ommadon: “By summoning all the dark powers I will infest the spirit of man So that he uses his science and logic to destroy himself. Greed and avarice shall prevail, and those who do not hear my words shall pay the price. I'll teach man to use his machines, I'll show him what distorted science can give birth to. I'll teach him to fly like a fairy, and I'll give him the ultimate answer to all his science can ask. And the world will be free for my magic again.”
Absolutely excited for this weekly to drop. If it is anywhere close to the quality of No Surrender we are in for a treat especially with Monica being a central character.
Ommadon: “By summoning all the dark powers I will infest the spirit of man So that he uses his science and logic to destroy himself. Greed and avarice shall prevail, and those who do not hear my words shall pay the price. I'll teach man to use his machines, I'll show him what distorted science can give birth to. I'll teach him to fly like a fairy, and I'll give him the ultimate answer to all his science can ask. And the world will be free for my magic again.”