Marvel once felt unbeatable with superheroes like Captain America and Iron Man. But after the Avengers’ big finale in “Endgame,” they faced challenges. Phase 4 introduced new characters, but the pandemic caused problems. A new movie, “The Marvels,” might not excite fans. A Variety report called it a “Crisis at Marvel.”
Interestingly, amid Marvel’s troubles, the Disney+ series “Loki” stands out. It’s about Thor’s mischievous brother and ends its second season today. Marvel succeeded by developing characters and engaging fans. “Loki” does the same.
While Avengers had epic battles, “Loki” focuses on internal conflicts, much like Captain America and Iron Man. The first season explores Loki’s relationships with Mobius and Sylvie, adding nuance to “victor” and “villain.”
In the second season, as the Time Variance Authority (TVA) fractures, Loki reveals his desire to be a hero to avoid loneliness. Like “Guardians of the Galaxy,” where Drax transforms into a dad, “Loki” shows individual failures creating dynamic characters.
Despite “Loki’s” success, Marvel faces challenges. The show ended with Jonathan Majors as He Who Remains, stealing the spotlight. However, Majors is set to stand trial for charges, and Marvel considers replacing his character with Dr. Doom.
Marvel needs to balance money and time for creativity and storytelling. “Loki” and Marvel’s success come from vision and attention to detail. Adding characters seamlessly, like Black Panther, shows Marvel’s strength. Even supporting roles, like Ke Huy Quan in “Loki,” add value to relationships.
It was once believed throwing money at a project made it successful. Marvel’s strength lies in character connections. Like “Loki,” Marvel has a glorious purpose and should consider both money and time for future success.
