Kevin Feige Envisions a Comic Lover’s Dream Feature for Disney+

It was a meeting of Marvel titans at San Diego Comic-Con where Marvel editor-in-chief C.B. Cebulski welcomed Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige for a discussion on comic books and their influence on films, and vice versa.

Cebulski showcased famous comic book art and paired them with scenes from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Highlights included the iconic cover of 2007’s Civil War No. 7, where Captain America blocks Iron Man’s beam with his shield, and the 1939 classic Captain America No. 1, featuring Captain America punching Adolf Hitler. These moments inspired scenes in Captain America: Civil War and Captain America: The First Avenger.

Feige commented on the potential for a Disney+ feature that would allow viewers to see the comic book art that inspired particular movie scenes. Cebulski humorously suggested that Feige should use his influence to make it happen.

Feige recounted a story about the montage in The First Avenger, where Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers punches a man dressed as Hitler during a patriotic roadshow. As production neared this scene, they needed to cast someone as Hitler. A stand-in named James Payton, often used for various set-ups and light tests, was chosen. Despite looking nothing like Hitler, Payton’s casting brought laughter as Feige shared that Payton had to call his mom and say, “Mom, I’m in the movie. I’m playing Hitler.”

The panel also featured Ryan Meinerding, a longtime concept artist and character designer, and comic book artist Adi Granov. Granov was initially tapped by Iron Man director Jon Favreau via Myspace, which Feige joked made him feel old.

Both Feige and Cebulski credited Granov for his cover of Invincible Iron Man No. 76 and the creation of the “superhero pose,” now a staple in popular culture and humorously referenced in Marvel’s Black Widow.

Feige acknowledged that Granov’s art illuminated Iron Man’s potential, emphasizing that the Iron Man suit was more than a costume; it was a vehicle. He stated, “With Granov’s art, it felt like a vehicle.”

The conversation also touched on how movies influence comics. Cebulski noted that Phil Coulson, a character from Iron Man and Agents of SHIELD played by Clark Gregg, now appears in comics. Alligator Loki from the Loki TV show has also transitioned to comic form. Additionally, Miss Minutes from Loki will be joined by new characters named Sir Seconds and Doc Clock in a TVA-focused comic by Loki writer Katharyn Blair, with art by Pere Perez.

The panel concluded as Deadpool & Wolverine aims to break the record for the highest opening of an R-rated movie this weekend. Feige will return to Comic-Con for Marvel’s Hall H panel, where more news about Marvel’s movie future is expected to be revealed.

Source: Particle News