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The Shaping of a Hero
What this exhibit explores is three popular characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), The Hulk, Loki, and Spiderman, and how their Earthly audience shaped them as heroes.
(google docs)
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xaED-eYDhSADXSSciydRs1cFOmAS-6lblm2v9mAyTbk/edit?usp=sharing
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https://nationaltoday.com/national-superhero-day/ -
The Incredible Hulk
Directed by Louis Leterrier and produced by Marvel Studios, The Incredible Hulk was released in 2008. As the second character introduced in the MCU, The Hulk became a pivotal character for the franchise. In this film though The Hulk in not popular and is even labeled as dangerous by the in film general public. photo
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_incredible_hulk -
The Avengers
The film The Avengers was directed by Joss Whedon, produced my Marvel Studios, and released in 2012. This film shows us the Loki Odinson is a villain in the eyes of Earth's people since he destroyed a lot of New York, but it also shows that the Hulk became a hero since he helped defeat Loki. Photo
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Spider-Man: Homecoming
Directed by Jon Watts and produced by Marvel Studios, Spider-Man: Homecoming formally introduces audiences to Spider-Man. Released in 2017, Spider-Man: Homecoming demonstrates that Spiderman is a good person who is well liked by the people of Queens, New York. photo
https://www.tor.com/2017/07/10/spider-man-homecoming-has-the-clearest-vision-of-spider-mans-most-important-message/ -
Avengers: Endgame
Directed by the Anthony and Joe Russo and produced by Marvel Studios, the release of Avengers: Endgame in 2019 highlights two characters heroism progression. Hulk is shown as being a beloved family friendly hero on Earth since his mergence with Banner, whereas past Hulk's behavior was brutish and dangerous in New York which is when Loki's arrest and escape is shown. Photo
https://www.themarysue.com/theres-a-particular-avengers-endgame-cameo-that-meant-a-lot-to-the-directors/ -
Hawkeye "Save The City"
Directed by Rhyns Thomas, produced by Marvel Studios, and released in 2021, the TV series Hawkeye gives a little glimpse into how Earth viewed Loki and Hulk in the song "Save the City" from the musical Rogers, which is recounting the battle of New York where the Avengers defeated Loki. Photo
https://mashable.com/article/hawkeye-rogers-the-musical-songs -
Spider-Man: No Way Home
Released in 2021, directed by Jon Watts, and produced by Marvel Studios, Spider-Man: No Way Home tells of a hero becoming hated. After the release of a video calling Spider-Man a murderer and saying that he's Peter Parker the public dislikes him. The Daily Bugle even calls him “Public Enemy #1”. The public only likes him again when they all forget who Peter Parker is. Photo
https://www.kakuchopurei.com/2021/08/spider-man-no-way-home-trailer-breakdown-sinister-six-one-more-day-comics/ -
Thor: Love and Thunder
Produced by Marvel Studios, directed by Taika Waititi, and released in 2022, Thor: Love and Thunder has a play in it that recounts Ragnarök. This event was previously unknown to Earth, including Loki's heroic actions in the rescue of the Asgardians. The play put on was in front of Asgardians and humans who came to New Asgard since it's a popular tourist destination.
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https://knightedgemedia.com/2021/01/matt-damon-secretly-joins-thor-love-and-thunder-cast-guardians-of-the-galaxy-also-join/ -
Conclusion
Conclusion is in the google docs along with introduction and bibliography. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xaED-eYDhSADXSSciydRs1cFOmAS-6lblm2v9mAyTbk/edit?usp=sharing