Warning: Spoilers ahead forInvincibleseason 3.There are several reasons why 2016’sCaptain America: Civil Warsparked debates among the MCU fandom, andInvincibleseason 3 is leaning into one of the landmark movie’s biggest talking points. Of course,Invinciblehas never tried to hide its Marvel and DC influences. Many characters in the Amazon show are inspired by various figures from other superhero franchises. However, one of Mark Grayson’s newest storylines feels like much more of a direct homage than usual.
Almost a decade after its release.Captain America: Civil Waris still one of the best ofall the MCU movies. So, it’s not that surprising that theInvincibleseason 3 castis being tasked with reworking the storyline. WithMark’s powers inInvinciblestarting to pose a threat to those he once considered his closest allies, the timing is perfect for the show to introduce an arc that was so successful for the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the comics that preceded it.
Cecil Vs. Mark In Invincible Season 3 Is Like Captain American: Civil War’s Storyline
Team Cap Vs. Team Iron Man is happening again (sort of)
Captain America: Civil Waris far more than just the final movie inChris Evans' Steve Rogers trilogy. It’s essentiallyAvengers 2.5, as the story’s events influence the fate of pretty much every hero in the franchise to that point. Whena vital difference of opinion divides the Avengers between Team Tony and Team Cap, there’s a violent coming together of ideologies that goes far beyond civilized debates. The disagreement between Mark and Cecil may not be identical to the one between Iron Man and Captain America, but it still divides the party responsible for Earth’s defense.
Who Invincible’s Strongest Character On Earth Was Before Omni-Man
JK Simmons' Omni-Man is the most powerful being to have grace the human homeworld, but the position was held by someone else before his arrival.
Just as inCivil War,Mark’s clash with Cecil has raised a spirited argument about who is the one in the right. Mark is outraged at having to work with former villains, whereas Cecil is confident the bad guys in question have been thoroughly rehabilitated. Cecil’s flashbacks prove he once thought the same way as Mark, but has changed his mind slowly over time. The older man’s use of brute force to pull Mark back over to his side is questionable, butMark’s visible anger could realistically cause others to be hurt.
Invincible Will Struggle To Resolve Who Is In The Right, Just Like Civil War Did
The Marvel movie’s main plot is still heavily discussed now
The moralities of both sides inCaptain American: Civil Warare still a point of contention among fans to this day. There is no clear answer to the question of who had the better argument out of Tony or Cap, and that’s what makes the movie so enthralling. The movie never fully resolves which side was right or wrong, andInvincibleseason 3 is shaping up to follow that same blueprint. The show is perhaps slightly favoring Cecil’s viewpoint by showing the flashbacks, but there is still a strong argument for why Mark will actually beInvincible’s true moral victor.
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Based on the comic book character by Robert Kirkman, Invincible follows Mark Grayson, a seventeen-year-old who leads a seemingly average life save for the fact that he lives behind the shadow of his superhero father, Omni-Man. Mark goes on to develop superhuman abilities, but he must also learn that his father’s legacy isn’t as glitzy and glamorous as he’s been led to believe.
Captain America: Civil War
Captain America: Civil War focuses on the aftermath of Age of Ultron as international governments legislate to regulate superhuman activity. This divides the Avengers, forming opposing factions led by Iron Man and Captain America, culminating in a significant conflict between former allies.
