Previously, the directors have already noted that this story may be the reason for their return to the MCU. The plot was devoted to how the cosmic entity Beyonder transported a group of Earth superheroes to one of the planets to participate in a space battle. The winner could get whatever he wanted.
This story was published in 1984-1985, and later in 2015 the event of the same name was published, written by screenwriter Jonathan Hickman.
According to Joe Russo, since childhood, when he got acquainted with the original plot, he was mesmerized by the scale of what was happening. He also liked the idea that the villains had to join forces with the heroes to win.
Anthony Russo he added that it would be simply “incredible” to see all these events on the screen, especially since in terms of ambitions this story surpasses Infinity War…
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