From CBR · Brian Cronin · · 1m 30s
Marvel Universe Redoes Civil War Era
Superhero registration law returns darker after 20-year Civil War era.
In brief
Superhero registration law returns darker after 20-year Civil War era. The Marvel Universe now faces a new era of superhero distrust without a registration law due to fears of uncontrolled power. Originally reported by CBR.
Civil War Era Background
Twenty years ago, Marvel's Civil War crossover event required superheroes to register with the government to become authorized vigilantes.
Civil War Conflict
Iron Man pushed for registration compliance while Captain America led a group of heroes who refused to comply and went underground.
Civil War Resolution
The Siege crossover in 2010 ended the Civil War era when Norman Osborn took control of government superheroes and turned them into his personal army.
Avengers: Armageddon Setup
Avengers: Armageddon features the Avengers tracking down the Red Hulk to a small town in Russia after defeating him earlier in the series.
Red Hulk's Transformation
Russian operatives freed the Red Hulk, who was later tampered with to become a bomb that killed thousands in a remote village.
Global Superhero Distrust
The world's superheroes caused widespread damage, leading to a UN ban on superheroes with the United States abstaining due to fear.
United States Stance
The U.S. abstained from the UN superhero ban because they feared superheroes could not be stopped, not due to support for them.
Future Implications
The U.S. is developing new weapons to potentially take down superheroes as the Avengers disband due to distrust.
What to remember
The Marvel Universe now faces a new era of superhero distrust without a registration law due to fears of uncontrolled power.
