5 Lessons Marvel Films Should Learn From The Comics
2. Dont Take Yourself Too Seriously
One of the hallmarks of the Silver Age Marvel Comics of the sixties, the farm from which most of these successful properties were taken, was its sense of fun. Stan Lee gave everyone in the Marvel Bullpen amusing little nicknames like Jazzy John Romita, Artie The Smartie Simek, and of course Jolly Jack Kirby (before he was accurately dubbed The King). These may not be much of a big deal now, but over at DC Comics, most of the time the writers and artists werent even credited, let alone given a funny handle. In his columns like Stans Soapbox or the Bullpen Bulletins, Lee would talk to the readers with a jovial, conversational style. Hed take veiled shots at the competition and even offered the No-Prize - a fake award that was presented to any letter writers who pointed out continuity errors that the creators couldnt reconcile. This doesnt mean that every MCU venture needs to be a light hearted comedy - the Daredevil Netflix show disproves that entirely - it just means that Marvel should be taking us on a thrill ride, something that feels loose and fun. We dont need every story to be a clashing of god-like forces with heavy themes and washed out colors. We just want to have a good time.
