Marvel, ‘Star Wars’ and DC’s Biggest Fans Discuss Why Their Favorite Franchises Are Struggling: ‘I’m Still Waiting for “Blade”’

Marvel’s mixed year meets DC, Star Wars slumps at Comic-Con

San Diego Comic-Con crowds made clear this year that Marvel, DC and Star Wars face a more skeptical audience than in years past. "I think the new 'Supergirl' sucks," one DC fan said bluntly.

Marvel, ‘Star Wars’ and DC’s Biggest Fans Discuss Why Their Favorite Franchises Are Struggling: ‘I’m Still Waiting for “Blade”’

James Gunn, there’s a Johnny Depp impersonator who would like to have a word about DC. “I think the new ‘Supergirl’ sucks,” 39-year-old Oklahoma City native and devoted DC fan John (go figure) says from San Diego Comic-Con’s main floor. He looks exactly like “Pirates” era Depp, with chunky silver rings, a goatee, and a wide-brimmed fedora. Strangely enough, when asked if he’s cosplaying as the Hollywood bad boy, he tells me, as if offended, “N…

Star Wars, Marvel, and DC: Why Big Franchises Still Lead Kiwi Fan Talk

New Zealand fan culture often looks small on paper, yet it reacts fast. A trailer can land at 3am. By breakfast, the theories are already in group chats. Marvel, DC, and Star Wars still set much of that pace. The reason is not only scale. These brands give fans a shared language. A casting rumour,... The post Star Wars, Marvel, and DC: Why Big Franchises Still Lead Kiwi Fan Talk appeared first on Comic Basics.