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Learn How ‘Loki’ Writer Michael Waldron Subverts the Villain Trope

Even in the midst of impending doom, Loki and Sylvie are there, hand-in-hand, accepting their newfound fates together. Marvel's limited series, Loki, has proved once again that Marvel loves to switch it up on us. (Spoilers for the show follow!) The show uses the concept of "variants," those who are a threat to a "sacred timeline," to explore the variety of stories one type of person could have or could potentially be. It's basically an exploration of alternate timelines and realities, something comic book stories love to feature. Classic Loki (Richard E. Grant) shows that the trickster who alienates himself gets lonely, while Boastful Loki (DeObia Oparei) and the pack of Lokis like him fall back into the default setting of betraying anyone who cares for or about them. No matter which Loki we are looking at, we are seeing multiple sides that all resemble the same person. Read More...

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Published By: NoFilmSchool - Wednesday, 14 July, 2021

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