-2012 ((new)) | The Avengers

[Tony Stark (Ego/Tech)] <---> [Steve Rogers (Duty/Tradition)] | v [The Avengers Team-Up] ^ | [Thor (Mythology/Family)] <---> [Bruce Banner (Science/Trauma)]

The man out of time who values discipline and sacrifice. the avengers -2012

First and foremost, it proved that a shared cinematic universe wasn't just possible, but could be the most profitable model in Hollywood. It validated Marvel Studios' risky, long-term planning, which had begun with a post-credits scene in Iron Man in 2008 hinting at something bigger. Kevin Feige and Joss Whedon locked down a formula that would define the next decade of Marvel movies: sharp banter, self-deprecating humor, and a focus on likable characters interacting. [Tony Stark (Ego/Tech)] [Steve Rogers (Duty/Tradition)] | v