Black Widow News and Speculation Thread

[Schlosser85]

It's just a rumor and speculation.

 

[Web-Head]

I am a little surprised we haven't seen O. T. Fagbenle in any of the footage yet. He briefly discussed his character at SDCC, unless that was misdirection.

So it’s pretty much known that the twist is Rachel Weis’ character is Taskmaster so I want to revisit the topic of “there’s no social agenda at play in these Marvel films”.

Strongest avenger: woman
Smartest character in MCU: black, woman
Best fighter: woman


Just so we’re keeping track.

And? I do think it's possible Weis ends up being Taskmaster, but I wouldn't be so sure yet. Can we wait until we actually see the film before complaining?

 

[Kane52630]

 

[psylockolussus]

It ain't Captain America under the mask. Any similarity is purely just a coincidence.

 

[Webfoot Hero]

I know Weisz is the popular guess but I actually think Taskmaster is O.T. Fagbenles character.

The more we see from the trailers and him having not appeared in any of them sure points to Fagbenle being Taskmaster but it sure wouldn't shock me if there's some type of switcheroo that ends up making Weisz being Taskmaster.

 

[Shuri]

The action in this movie looks great, can't wait.

Strongest avenger: woman
Smartest character in MCU: black, woman
Best fighter: woman


Just so we’re keeping track.

Even if this ends up being true, I can't believe some people are keeping count. *smh*

 

[Deck Rickard]

It ain't Captain America under the mask. Any similarity is purely just a coincidence.

LOL, I don't think anyone was insinuating that. I think they were just noting that he seems to have mastered Cap's fighting abilities.

 

[The Caped Knight]

It ain't Captain America under the mask. Any similarity is purely just a coincidence.

Taskmaster is known for mimicking the abilities and actions of any combatants he sees via in person or video. So I’m sure he studied plenty of screen footage of Captain America in action as well as the other Avengers

 

[AvengerPA]

Black Widow Prelude comic came out today. Here is a preview of it:
Exclusive Preview: Marvel's Black Widow Prelude #1 (of 2) | Graphic Policy

 

[BoredGuy]

Was it just me, or wasn't there a shot of

Spoiler

Weisz fighting Tasky

in the latest trailer?
I don't think those rumors are true, Marvel likes subverting expectations, for better or worse, and that twist seems way too...idk... basic and expected

 

[AvengerPA]

Spoilers from today's Black WIdow Prelude comic
New MCU Origins For the Black Widow - and How She First Met the Winter Soldier (Spoilers)

 

[psylockolussus]

LOL, I don't think anyone was insinuating that. I think they were just noting that he seems to have mastered Cap's fighting abilities.

I was just joking.

 

[Kane52630]

Yeah but... what if it is him?

 

[Mysteryman]

Was it just me, or wasn't there a shot of

Spoiler

Weisz fighting Tasky

in the latest trailer?
I don't think those rumors are true, Marvel likes subverting expectations, for better or worse, and that twist seems way too...idk... basic and expected

I watched the trailer and the identity of the person she is fighting with is unclear.

 

[JB-the-Hunter]

So it’s pretty much known that the twist is Rachel Weis’ character is Taskmaster so I want to revisit the topic of “there’s no social agenda at play in these Marvel films”.

Strongest avenger: woman
Smartest character in MCU: black, woman
Best fighter: woman


Just so we’re keeping track.

It is absolutely not "known". It's just another fan theory gone wild with ZERO evidence to back it up. In fact, we can literally see Rachel Weisz fighting Taskmaster in the special look trailer.

 

[psylockolussus]

Yeah but... what if it is him?

Nope.

 

[Kane52630]

Yeah but what if?

 

[TonyStank1]

I brightened the image of Taskmaster and now I’m 100% behind this mask. The mouth looks very skeletal and the glasses actually kinda resemble large black eyes, if you were to look at it from further away.
They modernized it but I’m so relieved they kept the essence of the skeleton mask.

 

[BoredGuy]

And it's obvious, that's venom in his eye reflection right??

 

[psylockolussus]

Yeah but what if?

It wouldn't make sense. Steve Rogers and Natasha Romanoff were friends.

 

[Kane52630]

Sure they were... but what if?

 

[Kev4000]

Sure they were... but what if?

You are trolling at this Point or that is a hidden hint to something you know and dont allow to share.
Maybe a reference of What-if-series?

 

[Web-Head]

 

[Patron12]

Anyone else noticed that little circle above the lenses? It’s caught my eye since they revealed Taskmaster. Me thinks it’ll tie into his powers and acts as like a camera to playback so he can mimic. Or not

 

[Web-Head]

Anyone else noticed that little circle above the lenses? It’s caught my eye since they revealed Taskmaster. Me thinks it’ll tie into his powers and acts as like a camera to playback so he can mimic. Or not

Wow, just noticed that. It definitely makes sense