Throughout its first three phases, the MCU established a certain rhythm and tone. For fans, this created a sense of continuity and connection that made even the most disparate characters and worlds feel like they co-existed in the same space. But critics of the MCU felt the franchise became overly reliant on a very specific … Continue reading 5 Years Ago, One of Marvel’s Biggest MCU Failures Actually Helped Define the Brand, For Better And Worse