Marvel's Sneaky Solution Reveals Genius Phase 4 Fix Without Missing a Beat
Marvel rectified a significant plot inconsistency in Phase 4 by retconning a controversial release The necessary alteration to Ms Marvel's storyline highlights their commitment to maintaining a seamless MCU narrative
Summary
A new MCU release in 2023 fixed a plot hole in Ms. Marvel which included an Easter Egg that didn't make sense, retconning the mistake after just a year.
Earth's humans should not have knowledge about the Guardians of the Galaxy, as per the established MCU canon. This creates a plot hole with their inclusion in Ms. Marvel's AvengerCon Easter Egg. However, this mistake has been discreetly rectified with the release of Ant-Man's new installment in the 2023 MCU timeline.
A plot hole accidentally introduced by an Easter Egg in Ms. Marvel was fixed in a new MCU release in 2023, effectively retconning the mistake after a year. Kamala Khan's character, the first meta-superhero in the MCU timeline, has always had a deep love and admiration for the Avengers. In the pilot episode of Ms. Marvel, she disobeys her parents by sneaking out to AvengerCon, a convention dedicated to Earth's Mightiest Heroes and filled with Easter Eggs. While it was a fun opportunity for the MCU to reference their characters, there were some familiar faces that didn't quite fit in.
The MCU has a history of resolving plot holes and mysteries in later movies, and this is something that will likely continue in future MCU films. However, the mistake involving the Guardians of the Galaxy in Ms. Marvel was not one that could easily be fixed. While the Guardians did visit Earth for the final battle against Thanos, their primary base of operations was in space. It wouldn't make sense for Earth's humans to be aware of their existence. James Gunn himself has confirmed that Earth is unaware of the Guardians of the Galaxy, which makes the presence of Guardians cosplayers and merchandise at AvengerCon even more perplexing. From a Gamora cosplayer to Groot merchandise, Ms. Marvel seemed to create a plot hole that has since been addressed and resolved by Marvel.
Ant-Man Confirms James Gunn Was Right About The Guardians of the Galaxy
In the first episode of Ms. Marvel, it is mentioned that Scott Lang appeared on a podcast where he discussed his experiences as Ant-Man. The details of what he shared are unknown, leaving the possibility that he may have spoken about the Guardians of the Galaxy. However, in his recent memoir titled "Look Out for the Little Guy," Scott does not make any mention of the Guardians of the Galaxy except for naming Nebula and Rocket and describing Rocket as a "raccoon from space" in a single passage.
The lack of information about the Guardians of the Galaxy that Scott shared confirms James Gunn's assertion that the general public on Earth is unaware of the team's existence. This creates a significant inconsistency with the inclusion of the Guardians as an Easter Egg at AvengerCon, as it would be implausible for so many individuals to know about them and recreate their likeness through cosplay and merchandise. The only way this would have made sense is if Scott had revealed their existence in one of his storytelling adventures, but his book clearly indicates otherwise.
Ms Marvel's AvengerCon Mistake Can't Be MCU Canon
Ms. Marvel's AvengerCon mistake cannot be considered part of the official storyline in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) due to the significant plot inconsistency it presents. It doesn't seem plausible for regular humans on Earth to acquire detailed information about the Avengers without firsthand experience, let alone possess knowledge about a group of space-faring heroes. If the AvengerCon mistake were to be considered canon in the MCU, it would raise numerous questions regarding how such knowledge could be accessible to all beings in the universe.
Considering that the Guardians of the Galaxy primarily operate in the broader galaxy, it wouldn't be common knowledge for the people of Earth in the MCU to be aware of them. Director James Gunn himself has confirmed this fact, further adding to the confusion surrounding Ms. Marvel's inclusion of the Guardians. The AvengerCon Easter Egg has been a plot hole ever since the show's debut, but the MCU has managed to quietly rectify this mistake and treat the Ms. Marvel Easter Egg as a one-time occurrence that we should simply overlook.
