Fandom Discussion: Marvel

[fuzzyred]

I figured that since I named my journal "Fuzzyred's Marvel Reading Nook", I would make this week's post about Marvel. It is a giant fandom, and I like it a lot, so there will probably be many future Saturday posts about it as well.

I really enjoy reading stories about the Avengers, because there is a lot to explore. Canon gives a lot to work with, as well as leaving a lot of gaps or unsatisfying points that people want to fix. It allows for creative storytelling to take place and results in a great variety of stories to read.

My favourite pairing to read is probably Clint/Coulson, because I enjoy both of those characters a lot. I might also have a small competency kink and both of those guys are badass as f***. I like reading the stories where the author delves further into the many facets of their relationship and shows their growth. They are both far from perfect and it is nice to see where they came from and how they move forward from where they are now.

Do you have a favourite pairing in Marvel? Why do you like that pairing? What would you like to see more of for your pairing/the fandom in general? Are there any pairings you or types of stories you absolutely won't read?

Comments

Re: Hmmm

[siliconshaman]

It's rather implied in Thor:Ragnarok that Hulk and Valkyrie had a physical relationship.. although that does rather beggar belief.

Mind, it's also implied in Age of Ultron that Hulk and Nat do at least cuddle... they seem to bring out the gentler side in each other. Hulk seems fond of her, and vice versa..

and of course, JARVIS takes care of everyone..

Re: Hmmm

[fuzzyred]

Well, she is an Asgardian. She could probably handle Hulk physically but I'm still not sure I could picture Hulk doing that with anyone. She would be at the top of the list though, I think.

Nat and Hulk definitely need more cuddles and gentleness. Getting it from each other would be good. :)

JARVIS is the best. He watches over everyone and makes sure they are ok. I'd like to see him talking any/all of the Avengers down from a freak out when no one else is around to help. I think he'd be rather good at it.

Re: Hmmm

[siliconshaman]

I think the problem is that Hulk actually comes across as too child-like. This make the idea of sex with him somewhat.. icky..

That said, he displayed more emotional maturity in Ragnarok, just, not adult. More akin to a young boy in the 5-10 year old range...at least in some ways.

Re: Hmmm

[fuzzyred]

I think you might be right. Or, if not child-like, he seems, under-developed. Like the part of his personality that would be into romance and possibly sex is missing, or hasn't had a chance to develop yet. I think it's hard for me to picture him with anyone intimately because canon doesn't show any possibly that he would be into that kind of thing.

Now, it might be possible in fandom, if someone chose to write a story where Bruce and Hulk switch more often and Hulk is given a chance to develop in that regard. It would be interesting to see which way he goes. Or perhaps he isn't interested in anything beyond close friendships and Bruce is the one that has the more ... intimate relationships.