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Captain Citrus and the Crass Commercialism of Corporate Comics – Shelfdust

"In a bizarre promotional video filmed at Tampa’s now-shuttered Heroes’ Haven Comics, Marvel editor Bill Rosemann and Florida Dept. of Citrus rep Doug Ackerman over-explained Captain Citrus to justify one of the most expensive comic books ever produced. Ackerman described the creation as “a character that’s easily understood by our next generation of our loyal customers,” while Rosemann made sure to note “he must lead a life that’s full of nutrition.”

The plan was to get Captain Citrus into 4000 schools nationwide, though there’s no telling if he even successfully made it into one. A couple of animated commercials were produced in 2015 and CaptainCitrus.com still takes you to a webpage with free worksheets for kids, but for all intents and purposes, the Captain Citrus experiment seemed to be dead less than a year after the comic book launched. "

The buzz surrounding Avengers: Doomsday has sent the Marvel fandom into overdrive, largely fueled by massive—yet entirely unconfirmed—plot leaks. Fans are eagerly dissecting every rumor about the Marvel Cinematic Universe's next major crossover event.

According to these circulating theories, the inciting incident revolves around Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers. His peaceful retirement in an alternate timeline (Earth-828) supposedly triggers a catastrophic Incursion. This multiversal collapse is rumored to inadvertently create Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom, setting him on a tragic, vengeful path. The leaks suggest Doom’s master plan involves conquering the Time Variance Authority, eliminating Loki, and forging Battleworld from the remnants of dying universes.

Adding fuel to the fire are whispers of an epic, long-awaited showdown: Avengers vs. X-Men. Rumors claim Earth-616 heroes will clash with the Fox-era mutants due to a massive misunderstanding.

However, it is crucial to ground these exciting ideas in reality. Marvel Studios is notoriously secretive, and until Kevin Feige or official Marvel channels confirm these details, everything from Steve Rogers' involvement to a 2026 Endgame re-release remains purely speculative. While incredibly fun to imagine, these leaks should currently be treated as creative fan theories rather than absolute fact!

🔥 This One Scene Changed Everything... 🔥

(Marvel Fans, You’re Not Ready for What’s Coming Next!)

🌀 The Avengers once stood like this—together, unshaken, and unstoppable. But what if I told you this iconic moment holds a hidden twist that only true fans noticed? 😱

💥 Dive into the real reason this shot is more than just epic... it's a turning point in the MCU timeline you probably missed. 👀

“When the World Had No Hope... THEY SHOWED UP 💥🛡️”

Just when it felt like all was lost… ⚡ “On your left.” — and everything changed. They didn’t fight for glory. They fought for us. 🫡 From Wakanda to Asgard, from Earth to space — 🌍 The universe united in one final stand… and it STILL gives us chills. 😭🔥

What happens when the Avengers trade their armor for style and step into the real world? You get a moment so iconic, it breaks the fourth wall. From unshakable poses to unexpected vibes, this snapshot captures pure charisma, power, and star presence.

They’re not in a movie… but they’re still stealing the scene. Want to see what brought them together this time?

Newest Releases: Marvel Studios’ Thunderbolts* (*The New Avengers) - No Spoilers

Look out Marvel fans! Marvel Studios’ newest movie, Thunderbolts, also known as “The New Avengers” has been released in theatres worldwide. It’s high time we check it out, but first we’ll discuss the reason for the asterisk in the title as well as go over some of the characters you may or may not know/love (depending on how much you love Marvel).

In this article:

Title Synopsis: We take a look at the new Marvel Studios movie titled Thunderbolt and discuss why there’s an asterisk in the title.

Character Discussion: We’ll discuss characters from the movie, such as Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes aka the Winter Soldier, Taskmaster and more

Reveal how the movie ties in with the Marvel Studios movie timeline as a whole

Let’s dive in and check it out, spoiler-free!

Title Synopsis

In going about the asterisk in the name of the movie, movie theorists have stated that they believe the title to imply that the Thunderbolts is not actually the official name of the new cast of what Marvel has dubbed “an unconventional team of antiheroes”. Additionally, fans have noticed that there’s been a significant amount of buildup as to the presence of this asterisk in general.

We know from Avengers: Endgame that the Avengers are nowhere to be seen in-universe as of the ending of that movie, timeline-wise. International posters from this movie support this: notice how a Japanese poster for the movie gives way to the fact that, in the poster’s words, the Avengers “are not available”.

Character Discussion

Thunderbolts brings together both familiar faces from the MCU and new characters joining the cinematic universe. Here's a spoiler-free look at the key players:

Returning MCU Characters

Yelena Belova / Black Widow (Florence Pugh)

Bucky Barnes / Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan)

Antonia Dreykov / Taskmaster (Olga Kurylenko)

Alexei Shostakov / Red Guardian (David Harbour)

John Walker / U.S. Agent (Wyatt Russell)

New Characters Introduced

Sentry (Lewis Pullman) – A mysterious powerhouse with ties to Marvel’s deeper cosmic lore

Mel (Geraldine Viswanathan) – A new character whose role has yet to be fully revealed

With a team made up of antiheroes, don’t expect clean-cut heroics. The Thunderbolts are expected to bend or even break the rules, leading to unpredictable character dynamics—even among those we’ve previously known and trusted.

How Thunderbolts Fits into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)

Set after the events of Avengers: Endgame, Thunderbolts continues Marvel’s exploration of a post-Avengers world. With the original Avengers disbanded or gone, the emergence of a new team brings uncertainty—and potential conflict.

This movie is expected to bridge several MCU storylines, especially from the Black Widow, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, and Hawkeye series, creating a more complex, morally gray corner of the Marvel Universe.

Conclusion