The Marvel Cinematic Universe is finally introducing comic book’s greatest alien foes, and the internet is wondering why they’re walking up a beach. Brie Larson is hopefully on the case.
Entertainment Weekly debuted the first official photos from Marvel’s upcoming Captain Marvel, and one particular photo has already caught people’s attention: four Skrulls, members of an alien race who will act as the antagonists of the film, walking ashore an unknown beach. The snapshot is ripe for meme-ing.
In fairness, it’s fun to joke about the Skrulls. They look like a failed rock band — or a supporting cast of fish men who were supposed to appear in The Shape of Water but got scrapped on the cutting room floor during editing.
We’re not the only people who think so, either. The Skrulls are now a meme, and are even being subjected to PhotoShopping contests. Really, what’s the point of a major superhero movie reveal if you can’t revel in a few jokes.
Luckily, Captain Marvel doesn’t look anywhere near as bad as her alien counterparts. Her costume reveal is being celebrated by just about everyone — although people have argued that Captain Marvel could use a ponytail.
Here are some of the best memes we’ve come across. Captain Marvel will hit theaters on March 8,2019.
I can’t wait for the Skrull’s debut Christian Rock album. pic.twitter.com/onJ12nHiaG
Wow, Beast Boy looks rad in Titans pic.twitter.com/UdxRo8sNdL
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Dont know who made it but its awesome.. #Skrulls pic.twitter.com/5f1PLEKRJQ
#skrulls ♂️ piccolo is that u? #CaptainMarvel pic.twitter.com/iq7RZiF5mK
The Skrulls look like they’re about to drop the most fire R&B album of all time. “Secret Invasion of the Heart” headass pic.twitter.com/aumQe6wYY0
