20 Things You Need To Do Before Seeing Avengers: Age Of Ultron

14. Remember The One-Shots

Unbeknownst to some, Marvel have released five short films as DVD special features that tie in with their cinematic universe. Three of which have been fairly influential in helping Marvel get their TV shows up and running. The Consultant and A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Thor€™s Hammer both focus on Phil Coulson€™s work behind the scenes and Agent Carter was very clearly a pilot to the Peggy Carter€™s own series. It€™s worth noting that Marvel even responded to the huge backlash behind their Iron Man 3 Mandarin reveal with their latest one-shot All Hail The King, where the real Mandarin sent a follower of his to confront Trevor over the use of his name €“ cue the sound of many fans sighing in relief. It€™s the thought that counts.
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