by Jim Smith | Mar 22, 2022 | Hidden, Marvel
Which character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) uses a Yaka Arrow as their signature weapon? Image: Disney Answer: Yondu Udonta Yondu’s remotely controlled Yaka Arrow is one of the most frightening weapons in all of the MCU. It is quiet and lethal, and Yondu...
by Jim Smith | Mar 21, 2022 | Best of the Best - Disney and Beyond, Disney, Disney Spotlight Series, Lists, Marvel, Role Call - The Best of Disney, Star Wars
(A version of this article was published for Laughing Place on March 22, 2022.) Fully developed characters are essential to great storytelling. Start with an inspiring hero, solid villain, a few supporting roles, and you’ve got the foundation for a good story. But...
by Jim Smith | Mar 1, 2021 | Best of the Best - Disney and Beyond, Disney, Disney Spotlight Series, Lists, Marvel, Media, Role Call - The Best of Disney
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (affectionately known to fans as the MCU) is like an onion – the more layers you peel, the more it stinks. Thankfully, we love onions (metaphorically speaking)! By now, everyone knows the Avengers and their toughest villains. Dive...
