#Marvel Cinematic Universe Guidebook

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Review of Official MCU Timelines: Marvel Cinematic Universe Guidebook

My (unofficial) but logical (the right one) detailed timeline of the Phase One

Review of The Old Official Timeline

This is the review of Phase One dates from Marvel Cinematic Universe Guidebook: The Avengers Initiative.

Note: Fury's Big Week events and dates will be covered in a separate post.

Correct dates are highlighted in blue, and incorrect ones - in red.

Iron Man:

Pages: 7, 18, 24.

✔️ The guidebook starts with contradicting the time periods from the old timeline: the first timeline of the MCU told us that 6 months passed between Tony escaping the cave and "I am Iron Man". The guidebook confirms my conclusion that these events took place within less than a month (May 2 - May 25, 2008), and that "days" rather than weeks or months passed between the Charity Ball and the day Tony fought Stane.

Pages: 10, 22, 27, 66.

❌ We know that Tony was born on May 29, 1970. When his parents died, he was already 21 years old. And until May 29, 1992, he was still 21. The movie doesn't say he became CEO of SI when he turned 21. It says "at 21," so unlike the book, it's not a mistake. Tony had a few months between his parents' death and his 22nd birthday to earn two PhDs. During those months, Stane served as the company's interim CEO. Funnily enough, this stupid mistake will haunt the new official timeline book.

Page 12.

❌ That's not entirely wrong, since it says "nearly", but I did it better. They couldn't work on the armor for three months simply because Tony wasn't able to do it for most of that time. He had to spend two months recovering from his injuries and surgeries, one week creating the reactor and the plans for the armor, and only about three weeks actually building the armor.

Page 19.

✔️ This confirms my conclusion that the reactor change did not occur on Tony's first day home, or even the next day. Tony came home on May 2 and Pepper changed the reactor on May 4.

The Incredible Hulk:

Page 38.

❌ As I determined in The Incredible Hulk timeline, Hulk couldn't have run from Rio to Guatemala in one day. It would take him 3-4 days to get there. Add those days as Hulk to the 17 "without incident" days. So it can't be the same 17 days, but rather 21.

Iron Man 2:

Page 53.

❌ This is what "not thinking" looks like. No, Marvel, there are more than 6 months between May 2008 and May 2010.

Page 57.

❌ It couldn't have been "the next day" because the day after Tony's birthday party was spent with Fury and Howard's treasure chest. That was May 31st (2 days after the party).

P.S. Someday I will look at the other statements (non-date related) in this book, because some of them are truly ridiculous.

Page 58.

✔️ This confirms my timeline, which states that the events of IM2 take place over several weeks, not just one.

Captain America: The First Avenger:

Page 101.

❌ "A year later", Marvel?! From June 14 to November 3, 1943 – only 4.5 months!

Page 108.

✔️ ❌ It's a tough question how long it's been since Rogers went behind the lines to rescue the 107th prisoners. Two options: one day (at least 12 hours of marching) or two days. Clues from the movie fit each of these.

Page 115.

❌ MCU movies are inconsistent on what year this train mission took place. The same movie, CA:TWS, says it was both 1944 and 1945. Tie-in comics Fury's Big Week, say it was no later than 1943 (another reason for me not to take it seriously). This book says March 1945. What we get is that all sources contradict each other. Given the original CA:TFA movie, and both 1944/1945, I can fix this error by saying it was December 31, 1944 - January 1, 1945. Everybody's happy.

Pages 124-125.

❌ A simple typo or the writer forgot the year of the Exposition, which is written on the previous page. It was 1943.

Page 127.

❌ Seriously, Mr. Writer? The guy looks like he's been a drill sergeant for 17 years? It's not even possible to be one that long. Plus he still wears Grade 4 Sergeant insignia, which means he's never been promoted in his "17 years" as a drill sergeant. He is either very bad at his job, which raises another question - why is he still there, or the statement makes no sense. Mr O'Sullivan, or whoever wrote this, Sergeant Duffy's phrase only means that "Nobody's got that flag in 17 years" in general, and does not mean that he was a drill sergeant there all that time!

Why I point this out: This is a good example of contractors taking something from the source material (movie) without using logic. Always use logic, please.

Thor - Thor: The Dark World:

Page 181.

✔️Further confirmation that it's only been two years since the events of the first Thor movie, not three as Fury's Big Week tells us: Thor (November 2011), The Avengers (May 2012), Thor: The Dark World (Fall 2013).

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Guidebook to the Marvel Cinematic Universe - Doctor Strange's cover by Marcos Martin.

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Doctor Strange Marvel Cinematic Universe Guidebook Part 4

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i read some of the marvel cinematic universe guidebook that includes agents of shield seasons 1-4 and both seasons of agent carter, so i though i would share some fun facts i found through reading. i see y'all like my fun fact posts, and i like making them, so i decided to make another one :)

fitz and simmons were sci-tech class of 2004.

According to the Guidebook, fitz was 16 when he met Simmons who was 18 at sci-tech. I feel like this is wrong?? I didn’t think they had a two-year gap I honestly thought they were born the same year.

Skye was dropped off at st. Agnes on April 23, 1989, which the nuns used as her birthday. 

Sousa must be obsessed with horses, horse races, or just betting in general. He is seen betting (or trying to bet) on horse races in BOTH seasons of Agent Carter and in season 2 has a horse figurine on his desk.

Sousa was born in Twin Falls, Idaho but grew up in Brooklyn (he was in the Brooklyn Boy Scouts ofc).

Maybe they had a horse farm in Idaho? That could be why he likes horses. this point is just me speculating, the guidebook said nothing about him growing up.

Hunter calls Daisy and Lincoln “Shake and Bake” (I knew this before, but i honestly find this so funny so I included it)

According to the Guidebook of the MCU, Lincoln was “apparently” k*lled alongside Hive. girl why apparently….like was he supposed to make a return somehow???

Hunter’s dad was a police officer from Kent, England.

The only person Mack said was allowed to call him “Alphie” was his mom, but his brother called him the nickname throughout childhood to tease him.

Mack also tried to sell his brother to a roadside stand when they were kids. 

May scouted Bobbi at the academy & said that she was the strongest recruit she’d ever seen. 

In the comics, Daisy dated James, known as Hellfire. He appears in s4 but they do not have any feelings toward each other (thank goodness that didn’t happen)

The fact sheet for s4 Fitz says "When nervous, Fitz's eyes bug out" and it made me laugh

Mack has a special insurance policy in case of "d**th by robot"

that's everything i personally found/wanted to include !! sorry i didn't include much agent carter :/ but thank you all for your support on these posts :)

[jcinktinder]

RIFTS: MCU AU. the sacred timeline has been fractured.

THE TIMES, THEY ARE A-CHANGING. KANG IS DEAD, THE TVA HAS FALLEN.

Tremendous green and purple clouds roll across the sky, torn by wild red-violet lightning.Thunder rolls like the death throes of a Celestial. The clouds fold in and over, revealing a crumbling citadel that can be seen falling apart while branches of myriad timelines begin to spread out. They overlap. They fracture. Trans-Dimensional beings hunt the chaotic energy manifested by the unleashing of the timelines, other worlds push and bleed through into this one.

Tony Stark dons his Iron Man armor once again and takes to the sky to investigate. It is beyond his or JARVIS' comprehension alone.Jean Grey senses the becoming of many, many more mutants. She wishes Charles were here for this.

Jean Grey senses the becoming of many, many more mutants. She wishes Charles were here for this.

Fury regrets not starting his Avenger Initiative sooner. He hits the beeper, just in case.

The Ancient One sees a future they do not recognise, their fingers tracing the Eye of Agamotto around their neck.

Asgardian eyes turn to their own tattered skyscape. The prince will return to Midgard sooner than expected for answers.

Hydra, lying in wait within S.H.I.E.L.D., wonder: is this the moment to move?

Underground the Morlocks feel the earth shiver around them. More shadows in their tunnels come to snatch their people while the distractions flare.[/

Taking place in the early parts of the MCU, this alternate-timeline Marvel Cinematic Universe RP features a unique take on Canon characters by utilizing concepts from What If, Spiderverse and Loki. 

Welcome to Earth-628. 

In this reality 'Rifts', strange portals of varying size, have opened up around the universe. They caused a massive wave of mutations in X-gene people as well as bringing characters from other realities to this one. While we borrow from the comic canon while leaning towards realism with the MCU setting. 

This is a canon character only, 3/3/3 rated Jcink Premium Board with profile applications, plenty of plots to sink your characters into, and no word count! Come check us out today!

+ Main Page + Guidebook + Canons List +

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THE TIMES, THEY ARE A-CHANGING. KANG IS DEAD, THE TVA HAS FALLEN.

+ Main Page + Guidebook + Canons List +

Tremendous green and purple clouds roll across the sky, torn by wild red-violet lightning.Thunder rolls like the death throes of a Celestial. The clouds fold in and over, revealing a crumbling citadel that can be seen falling apart while branches of myriad timelines begin to spread out. They overlap. They fracture. Trans-Dimensional beings hunt the chaotic energy manifested by the unleashing of the timelines, other worlds push and bleed through into this one.

Tony Stark dons his Iron Man armor once again and takes to the sky to investigate. It is beyond his or JARVIS' comprehension alone.Jean Grey senses the becoming of many, many more mutants. She wishes Charles were here for this.

Jean Grey senses the becoming of many, many more mutants. She wishes Charles were here for this.

Fury regrets not starting his Avenger Initiative sooner. He hits the beeper, just in case.

The Ancient One sees a future they do not recognise, their fingers tracing the Eye of Agamotto around their neck.

Asgardian eyes turn to their own tattered skyscape. The prince will return to Midgard sooner than expected for answers.

Hydra, lying in wait within S.H.I.E.L.D., wonder: is this the moment to move?

Underground the Morlocks feel the earth shiver around them. More shadows in their tunnels come to snatch their people while the distractions flare.[/

Taking place in the early parts of the MCU, this alternate-timeline Marvel Cinematic Universe RP features a unique take on Canon characters by utilizing concepts from What If, Spiderverse and Loki. 

Welcome to Earth-628. 

In this reality 'Rifts', strange portals of varying size, have opened up around the universe. They caused a massive wave of mutations in X-gene people as well as bringing characters from other realities to this one. While we borrow from the comic canon while leaning towards realism with the MCU setting. 

This is a canon character only, 3/3/3 rated Jcink Premium Board with profile applications, plenty of plots to sink your characters into, and no word count! Come check us out today!

+ Main Page + Guidebook + Canons List +

[untoldtalesrp]

The Initiative is an AU Marvel Roleplay set during the year 2012. Borrowing elements from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the officially published Marvel comics of over fifty years, and other such sources, the Initiative aims to create its own community-driven universe under the Marvel brand. 

Our community, known as Untold Tales is a multi-fandom community. We have other seasoned sites that will be presented alongside The Initiative in our Discord server with 200+ accounts & 15,0000+ posts. We’ve been Roleplaying & open for 3+ years and would love for you to join us.

We are an 18+ intermediate-level writing community. 

|Home | |Guidebook |  |Discord |

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The Initiative is an AU Marvel Roleplay set during the year 2012. Borrowing elements from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the officially published Marvel comics of over fifty years, and other such sources, the Initiative aims to create its own community-driven universe under the Marvel brand. Our community, known as Untold Tales is a multi-fandom community. We have other seasoned sites that will be presented alongside The Initiative in our Discord server with 200+ accounts & 15,0000+ posts. We’ve been Roleplaying & open for 3+ years and would love for you to join us. We are an 18+ intermediate-level writing community. 

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for all time, always

shattered dimensions is an intermediate-level au marvel role-play set during the year of 2013. borrowing elements from the marvel cinematic universe, the officially published marvel comics of over fifty years, and other such sources, shattered dimensions aims to create its own community-driven universe under the marvel brand. the sacred timeline has been shattered. the multiverse is in disarray, and branches endlessly criss-cross in absolute chaos. many earths have already been lost to incursions, with no sign of the disaster slowing down.

and yet, life still continues.

xavier’s school for gifted youngsters weathers the tide of rising anti-mutant sentiment. earth’s mightiest heroes have started to gather, countering threats that only they can handle. hydra moves in the shadows, securing their power in the dark corners of the world. only time will tell if these heroes and villains can set aside their differences, and find a way to save their world.

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Shattered Dimensions is a part of our seasoned community of three years, Untold Tales, which contains four JCINK Premium sites with 300+ accounts. Our Discord Community is open for new members to submit their applications, ask questions, plot, and become a part of our growing group.

[rpings]

for all time, always

shattered dimensions is an intermediate-level au marvel role-play set during the year of 2013. borrowing elements from the marvel cinematic universe, the officially published marvel comics of over fifty years, and other such sources, shattered dimensions aims to create its own community-driven universe under the marvel brand. the sacred timeline has been shattered. the multiverse is in disarray, and branches endlessly criss-cross in absolute chaos. many earths have already been lost to incursions, with no sign of the disaster slowing down.

and yet, life still continues.

xavier’s school for gifted youngsters weathers the tide of rising anti-mutant sentiment. earth’s mightiest heroes have started to gather, countering threats that only they can handle. hydra moves in the shadows, securing their power in the dark corners of the world. only time will tell if these heroes and villains can set aside their differences, and find a way to save their world.

                                               | Home | Guidebook | Discord | Wanteds |

Shattered Dimensions is a part of our seasoned community of three years, Untold Tales, which contains four JCINK Premium sites with 300+ accounts. Our Discord Community is open for new members to submit their applications, ask questions, plot, and become a part of our growing group.

[rockinroleplay]

for all time, always

shattered dimensions is an intermediate-level au marvel role-play set during the year of 2013. borrowing elements from the marvel cinematic universe, the officially published marvel comics of over fifty years, and other such sources, shattered dimensions aims to create its own community-driven universe under the marvel brand. the sacred timeline has been shattered. the multiverse is in disarray, and branches endlessly criss-cross in absolute chaos. many earths have already been lost to incursions, with no sign of the disaster slowing down.

and yet, life still continues.

xavier’s school for gifted youngsters weathers the tide of rising anti-mutant sentiment. earth’s mightiest heroes have started to gather, countering threats that only they can handle. hydra moves in the shadows, securing their power in the dark corners of the world. only time will tell if these heroes and villains can set aside their differences, and find a way to save their world.

                                               | Home | Guidebook | Discord | Wanteds |

Shattered Dimensions is a part of our seasoned community of three years, Untold Tales, which contains four JCINK Premium sites with 300+ accounts. Our Discord Community is open for new members to submit their applications, ask questions, plot, and become a part of our growing group.

[gunsandspaceships]

Review of Official MCU Timelines: Phase One

Review of The Old Official Timeline

Review of The MCU Guidebook Timeline

Review of The New Official Timeline Part 1

Review of The New Official Timeline Part 2

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for all time, always

shattered dimensions is an intermediate-level au marvel role-play set during the year of 2013. borrowing elements from the marvel cinematic universe, the officially published marvel comics of over fifty years, and other such sources, shattered dimensions aims to create its own community-driven universe under the marvel brand. the sacred timeline has been shattered. the multiverse is in disarray, and branches endlessly criss-cross in absolute chaos. many earths have already been lost to incursions, with no sign of the disaster slowing down.

and yet, life still continues.

xavier’s school for gifted youngsters weathers the tide of rising anti-mutant sentiment. earth’s mightiest heroes have started to gather, countering threats that only they can handle. hydra moves in the shadows, securing their power in the dark corners of the world. only time will tell if these heroes and villains can set aside their differences, and find a way to save their world.

                                               | Home | Guidebook | Discord | Wanteds |

Shattered Dimensions is a part of our seasoned community of three years, Untold Tales, which contains four JCINK Premium sites with 300+ accounts. Our Discord Community is open for new members to submit their applications, ask questions, plot, and become a part of our growing group.

[prettywitchiusaka]

Doctor Strange Marvel Cinematic Universe Guidebook Part 3

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Dark Horse Books to release 'The Real Ghostbusters: A Visual History' Summer 2025

Dark Horse Books presents The Real Ghostbusters: A Visual History, a new full-color art book chronicling the history of the animated series The Real Ghostbusters. Written by Troy Benjamin (Marvel Cinematic Universe Guidebook: The Avengers Initiative, Ghostbusters: Ectomobile: Owner’s Workshop Manual) and Craig Goldberg (Yes Have Some Podcast), The Real Ghostbusters: A Visual History will be…

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The Initiative is an AU Marvel Roleplay set during the year 2012. Borrowing elements from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the officially published Marvel comics of over fifty years, and other such sources, the Initiative aims to create its own community-driven universe under the Marvel brand. [ WELCOME TO THE MOJOVERSE EVENT ] Recently, Mojo has set his sights on Earth - the original source of those corrupting signals that drove his realm into insanity. Without warning, without provocation or without argument, you’ve been selected as one of Mojo’s next playthings in his shows.  Transported across realms by advanced technology, the Spineless One has seen to it that the only memories you can recall are the ones necessary for the character you’ve been assigned. And yet, something still seems off. Danger lurks around every corner - whether it’s your fellow actors, or traps and minions of Mojo himself.  ABOUT US Our community, known as Untold Tales is a multi-fandom community. We have other seasoned sites that will be presented alongside The Initiative in our Discord server with 200+ accounts & 15,0000+ posts. We’ve been Roleplaying & open for 3+ years and would love for you to join us.         We are an 18+ intermediate-level writing community. 

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