Alright, so you’ve probably seen the whispers doing the rounds, the kind of news that gets comic fans and casual watchers alike buzzing: *Star Wars Vs Avengers* is supposedly happening. And not just happening, but with Mark Millar, the guy who basically wrote the blueprint for the early MCU, at the helm. Sounds like a dream team, right? Maybe too good to be true.
Here’s the deal: this is still very much in the ‘gossip’ column, folks. But it’s coming from sources who usually know their stuff, especially with ComicsPRO — a big industry event — right around the corner. Remember how last time Marvel and DC bosses announced big crossovers there? Yeah, this feels like that kind of bombshell. And honestly, it makes a lot of sense, but maybe not for the reasons we’d *hope* for.
Think about it. Disney owns both Marvel and Lucasfilm. They bought Fox too, and what did we get? *Fantastic Four Vs The Planet Of The Apes*. Seriously. So, it’s not a huge leap to imagine them mashing up their two biggest cash cows. It’s less about a groundbreaking story and more about, well, ‘synergy,’ as the corporate types love to say. They’re sitting on a goldmine of IPs, and they’re going to squeeze every last drop of profit out of them. Can you blame them? Sure, but we don’t have to like it.
Now, about Mark Millar coming back to Marvel. The guy hasn’t really done much with the big two since he started his own thing, Millarworld, which he then sold to Netflix. He’s been doing his own projects and setting up a new company. So, him potentially coming back for something this huge? It screams ‘big project, big paycheck, big profile boost.’ He’s saying it could be bigger than *Civil War*! That’s a massive claim, and honestly, sometimes these things are just what creators ‘tell people’ to build hype. We’ve seen it before. And if it works, it works, right? His name alone brings a certain level of excitement, especially given his past work with *The Ultimates* which totally shaped the MCU’s early vibe.
But for us, the folks who actually buy these comics and pay for all this entertainment, the real question is: Is this going to be worth our hard-earned cash? A big crossover event usually means a bunch of tie-ins, multiple issues, variant covers, and a hefty price tag by the time you’re done. We’re already shelling out premium prices for theme park tickets, streaming subscriptions, and every other bit of Disney-fied entertainment. Are we just going to be paying for a fan-fiction mashup that’s long overdue because Disney finally got around to cashing in?
My warning to you, fellow budget-conscious fan: don’t get swept up in the initial hype. This could be awesome, sure. But it could also be a bloated, over-marketed spectacle designed solely to print money. Just like those overpriced churros in the parks, sometimes ‘new and exciting’ is just a fresh coat of paint on an old money-making scheme. Wait for the reviews, see if the story actually has something meaningful to say, and then decide if it’s worth adding another stack of comics to your pull list. Your wallet will thank you. Otherwise, you might just be paying premium for another ‘event’ that feels more like an obligation than an actual thrill. What do you think? Are you ready to empty your pockets for this, or are you as skeptical as I am?