[TheBlueMarvel]

It sounds like FF is going to be a period piece set in the 60's. I like period pieces, and that is where it all began for the team, but I’m not sure how I feel about this from the perspective of continuity within the rest of the MCU or what that means as far as their appearance in a modern context. The passage of time has always been dicey in comics with many characters that simply don’t age (is Petey even 40 yet?), but it all hits a little differently when you are watching an anachronistic motion picture meant to fit into a wider tapestry of films. I’m fine with the cast, but I have concerns now. I learned long ago to assume a neutral posture with the Marvel films to temper against disappointment, however, the FF is an important cornerstone of Marvel that I’m invested in NOT being screwed up because the title opens up so much more of Marvel as a gateway to other great characters.

In fairness, it worked well with Cap, but his story, due to his involvement in WW2, necessitated that. I suppose it could work in a similar way with FF and they could employ a plot device that sees them getting trapped in the negative zone (leading to an early appearance of Annihilus) to explain their absence, but that feels clunky as a vehicle for any potential story. Oh, well. I suppose I will return to my previous stance of guarded apathy until they provide something compelling in the way of teaser info.