16 Comics That Reveal What Would Probably Happen If The Marvel Movies Were Realistic

This comic artist answers the question, "What if the marvel films were set in real life?"

Liezel

• Published in Disney
• January 12, 2022

A lot of people are die-hard fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and its heroes and we get why. They’re very entertaining films, they have great actors and cinematic effects, and they have awesome worlds. 

More than anything though, they have superheroes! Who doesn’t want there to be superheroes crushing terrorists, corrupt people, and generally bad people, right? 

If we probably had those kinds of people in our world today, we might have a less drab vision of our future. Then again though, our world would have more complicated problems. 

But really, think about it. What if superheroes, especially Marvel superheroes, were stuck in the real world?

How would they react? Would things still go according to plan and would they actually be able to save the day?

The answer to that may be a little bit more complicated than yes or no. However, comic artist Santiago Esparza has given us a glimpse of what might happen if the Marvel movies were set a little bit closer to reality. 

From Iron Man all the way to Thor, Esparza has dug up some plot holes, character flaws, and a few other things that would have completely changed Marvel movies had they been realistic. Of course, he’s just doing this for fun and not to offend any fan out there. 

They’re quite fun to imagine though. Here are some of his best work. 

1. Iron Man

Iron Man's first suit wasn't his best

It did protect him from most attacks but...

He might have forgotten about something very important

2. Thor: Dark World

Loki had the throne

Thor believed his ruse

Loki revealed himself in the end though

In real life, Thor would have heard what he said

So much for grand speeches in big empty halls

3. Spider-Man: Homecoming

We all were for Peter and MJ but with one wrong answer

Their love story would have been over so quickly

4. Spider-Man 2

His mask works well at concealing his identity

We're pretty sure his voice is still recognizable though

5. Captain America: The First Avenger

No matter how well made the mask, it still wouldn't have fully covered him up

6. Black Panther

We know their conflict was pretty intense

But would Cap really have just taken up arms?

7. Guardians of the Galaxy

We love Peter Quill's antics

We're pretty sure villains won't let him finish his song though

He'd be dead before the second verse

8. Doctor Strange

Doctor Strange's journey started here

But really, if he had been driving safely, he wouldn't have had that accident

9. Spider-Man

Villains get to destroy stuff in films like no one's watching

But there is always a witness

And those poor souls must be horrified and traumatized

10. Captain America: The Winter Soldier

The tension in this revelation scene was great

But really?

Who just does as they're told like that in real life?

11. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Oh, Groot was adorable alright

He wouldn't have lasted long though

He would have been fizzed to eternity

12. Captain America: Civil War

This is where their split began

Because of one video

But let's be honest

If they just got straight to the point, who would have time to watch that video?

13. Iron Man 3

Those many other units may not have been perfect but they would have worked enough

14. Spider-Man 3

It was all a big misunderstanding in the end

He should have known from the very beginning

15. Thor

It was very noble of Thor

And in reality, villains wouldn't have hesitated to abide by that request

16. Spider-Man: Far From Home. Well, that's how the Marvel world works

If the Marvel films were really set in real life, they'd be a lot more chaotic and complicated than they are. No amount of planning or phases would solve that.

Not only that but we think that if Marvel movies were realistic, they won't get the same viewership they're getting now. They just won't have the same appeal.

Thank goodness they have their own universe, right?

Liezel