1. Howard the Duck
James Gunn described Guardians of the Galaxy’s after-credits scene (which wasn’t shown to journalists at early screenings to avoid it being spoiled) as “pure joy”, and he wasn’t kidding. While it may not set up a future movie – unless Marvel are planning on giving him another solo outing – this appearance from Howard the Duck was very funny. It was also a nice nod to the original movie as that was released roughly around the same era that many of the movie’s fantastic songs were taken from. His redesign is excellent, and for those of you wondering, it has since been revealed that this version was voiced by Seth Green. Even if we never see Howard the Duck again, knowing that he’s part of Marvel’s Cinematic Universe is hilarious, so hats off to Mr. Gunn for this credits stinger!
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Great write up Josh!
Yeah, I guess many people may have missed Thanos, Groot, the Infinity Stones and the big fat floating Celestial head because… euh… they watched the film with their eyes closed?
C’mon, man, I know you need to get clicks, but apart from the Howard the duck scene, I think everybody has seen this.
Why not try reading the article before you comment Boinez? This feature clearly explains the significance of those scenes to the people who will have watched it this weekend and don’t necessarily know their significance. The people I watched with didn’t know who Cosmo was and wouldn’t appreciate the importance of an Infinity Stone in the MCU if I shoved one up their nose. Not everyone reads the comics.
Oh, I read it.
It’s a fine article, but they aren’t things they may have missed though, are they? More like things they may have not fully understood or whatever. You know, clickbait.
Troll.
Yeah, because reasoning and giving constructive criticism instead of just applauding is trolling. Fiiiiine.
Did anyone else notice Howard the Duck over The Collector’s left shoulder when the Guardians first enter his abode? Blink and you’ll miss it.
Why did they have to bring in Howard the Duck? He is the lamest Marvel character ever!
AGREED idk y they didn’t just do the Adam Warlock cacoon breaking scene like I heard it would b the Cosmo in it wasn’t as bad but after they showed Cosmo they should have went to Warlocks cocoon laying on the ground n a big crack just cracks threw it then cut to credits it woulda been wayway way way way WAY BETTER then Howard the duck that almost ruined the whole movie for me
I feel like I’m going crazy here and I might have to watch it again to check but I’m sure I saw Mel Brooks as one of the prison inmates.
Did anyone else spot the figure in the long red cape kept in a cage behind the collector? His back was to the camera but that cape was similar to the one Thor wears, could this have been a nod towards Beta Ray Bill?
I saw it, but didn’t notice the dark elf in The Collector’s collection. I regretfully went to the bathroom twice, and as a result missed small parts of the movie. Also, it’s just an excuse to talk about Guardians of the Galaxy.
I saw Mel Brooks too