#not marvel cinematic universe compliant

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[romanovisgay]

Blackhill Headcannon #7 (?)

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When Natasha finally gets to see Maria in the afterlife, the first thing she does is hug her close because she couldn't stand being away from Maria for so long. The second thing Natasha does is slap Maria on the shoulder for being so reckless, in Russia of all places.

[s0ftandsad]

this was my first one shot! i wrote it last year :)

Word Count: 1,135 Pairing: Tony Stark/Reader

Summary: It's been a while since your break up with Tony Stark. You decided to do a dating detox and focus on yourself. Despite this, Tony has different plans for both of you.

I'm open to any constructive criticism, if any of y'all have something for me.

[justhugsplz]

[prettywitchiusaka]

Huh?...

Well, Sinister Strange seducing/banging MCU Clea isn't something I asked for, but that doesn’t mean I’m not glad this exists because Good Lord I AM!!!

[fabulous-fic-quotes]

“Letting go doesn’t necessarily mean forgiveness Steve. It can mean closure. Or freeing yourself from the burden of harboring all those negative feelings. I don’t have to forgive anyone...And I've learned that you can also forgive someone for your own sake, not theirs. You can forgive them so you can let it go and move on with your life...And that’s what I did” Tony replied sagely.

Calling you Out!, prompt 49 - Thunderbirdswolvesandlilacs

[ao3feed-irondadspiderson]

You're My Kid Too

https://archiveofourown.org/works/53793676 by noonecaneverknowwhoiam “Morgan calls you her big brother,” Tony picks up. “And Peter, you’re not just a stray orphan I picked up because they had radioactive spider powers. Sure, that’s the reason we met, but that’s not the reason I kept you around. I offered you the internship because I liked you. I bring you up to the cabin because I love you.” Tony’s breath catches. “When - when you were dusted, we had a mini memorial stone made for you,” he says. Pepper takes his hand. “We never told you this because it’s not something we like thinking about. But May was with us and she agreed that the name that would go on the stone was Peter Benjamin Parker-Stark. Parker-Stark, you hear that?” “Why?” Peter whimpers. “Because Peter,” Tony says easily, “you’re my kid too.” or Peter gets sick at the cabin and is ~insecure~ Words: 2843, Chapters: 1/1, Language: English Fandoms: Spider-Man (Tom Holland Movies), The Avengers (Marvel Movies) Rating: General Audiences Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, No Archive Warnings Apply Categories: F/M Characters: Peter Parker, Tony Stark, Pepper Potts, Morgan Stark (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Happy Hogan Relationships: Peter Parker & Tony Stark, Peter Parker & Pepper Potts, Peter Parker & Morgan Stark (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Pepper Potts/Tony Stark, Peter Parker & Pepper Potts & Morgan Stark (Marvel Cinematic Universe) & Tony Stark Additional Tags: Sickfic, Sick Character, Sick Peter Parker, Emetophobia, Tony Stark Acting as Peter Parker's Parental Figure, Peter Parker Needs a Hug, Precious Peter Parker, Hurt Peter Parker, Peter Parker is a Mess, Peter Parker Whump, Tony Stark Has A Heart, Parent Tony Stark, Good Parent Tony Stark, Peter Parker & Morgan Stark are Siblings (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Not Avengers: Endgame (Movie) Compliant, Alternate Universe - Everyone Lives/Nobody Dies, Hurt/Comfort, Emotional Hurt/Comfort, Angst and Hurt/Comfort, Angst, Post-Avengers: Endgame (Movie), Canon Divergence - Avengers: Endgame (Movie), Febuwhump, Sicktember, Whumptober, Whump read it on AO3 at https://archiveofourown.org/works/53793676

[ao3feed-brucewayne]

Spider-Bat

by Kizilop Words: 3394, Chapters: 1/?, Language: English Fandoms: Batman - All Media Types, Spider-Man - All Media Types, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel, DCU, DC Extended Universe, The Avengers (Marvel Movies) Rating: Not Rated Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Characters: Peter Parker, Bruce Wayne, Jason Todd, Dick Grayson, Tim Drake, Damian Wayne, Alfred Pennyworth, Tony Stark, Aunt May Parker (Marvel), Duke Thomas Relationships: Dick Grayson & Bruce Wayne, Jason Todd & Bruce Wayne, Tim Drake & Bruce Wayne, Bruce Wayne & Damian Wayne, Tim Drake & Dick Grayson & Jason Todd & Bruce Wayne & Damian Wayne, Batfamily Members & Peter Parker, Tim Drake & Peter Parker, Peter Parker & Jason Todd, Peter Parker & Bruce Wayne, Peter Parker & Alfred Pennyworth, Peter Parker & Rogues Gallery (Batman), Barbara Gordon & Peter Parker, Cassandra Cain & Peter Parker, Stephanie Brown & Peter Parker, Dick Grayson & Peter Parker & Jason Todd, Peter Parker & Tony Stark Additional Tags: DC Comics References, Crossovers & Fandom Fusions, Space Stone | Space Gem (Marvel), Not Canon Compliant with Movie: Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Canon Divergence - Avengers: Infinity War Part 1 (Movie), Post-Movie: Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Dimension Travel, Peter Parker Has Panic Attacks, Peter Parker Has Issues, Peter Parker is a Little Shit, Teen Peter Parker, Peter Parker is a Mess, Batfamily (DCU), Protective Batfamily (DCU), Batfamily Dynamics (DCU), Batfamily Shenanigans (DCU), Jason Todd is a Batfamily Member, Caring Batfamily (DCU), Batfamily-centric (DCU), Duke Thomas is a Batfamily Member, Peter Parker is a Batfamily Member (DCU), Peter Parker has the space stone, Not Avengers: Endgame (Movie) Compliant, Canon Divergence - Avengers: Endgame (Movie), BAMF Peter Parker, I live by webtoon batfam, I will die by webtoon batfam, Webtoon Batfam via https://ift.tt/JXbixn9

[inevitably-johnlocked]

Hiiiiii

Do you have any fics where john or sherlock are mutants/ have powers?

Hi Lovely!

OOOOOOOHHHH I love this; I have a few fics that could be qualified as "CLOSE" to mutations and superpowers, but not 100%. I have a lot more "changelings" than anything else. I've compiled together some of the ones on my MFL list as well, but I can't guarantee that they're mutants in them since I haven't read them.

If anyone has any fics that they can suggest, please do! I'm kind of into MCU fics right now so if I can have Sherlock-style in there too, that would be awesome! PLEASE let us know if you have mutant or Superhero Johnlock fics!!!

MUTATIONS or SUPERPOWERS

See also:

Magical Realism Where John is the Powerful One

Telepath / Empath AU

Hybrids and Shapeshifters

Soaring Above by Corporate_cards (G, 394 w., 1 Ch.  || TRF, Light Angst, Superpowers) – "Have you ever though about having a super power...?" Part 2 of the Random Things I've Written In Class -- Johnlock series

The Frost Child by twistedthicket1 (M, 9,994 w., 2 Ch. || Frozen-ish AU || Magical Realism, Christmas, Angst, Fluff, Powerful John) – In a world where people are born with a Gift of varying levels, simple John Watson is the last person one might look at when thinking of any strong Magick capabilities. Hiding comfortably in the shadow of Sherlock's brilliant deducing abilities, John is content to keep it that way...

Conductivity by Coquillage Atlas (K,11,051 w., 8 Ch., FFNet || Fantasy and Friendship) – John Watson, alone in London with a healing power he can hardly bear. A description of his life with magic, before and after Sherlock. SEQUELS: Resistance || Reciprocity

Invisible by chappysmom (K+, 25,947 w., 11 Ch., FFNet || No Slash, semi-canon compliant) – John had had the knack for as long as he could remember. It wasn’t that he could become invisible, exactly. The laws of physics worked quite well in his vicinity, thank you very much. It was just that people tended … not to see him. SEQUELS: Still Invisible (ASiB) || Too Visible (THoB) || Invisible Once More (TRF)

Left by lifeonmars (M, 45,153 w., 9 Ch. || Magical Realism, BAMF!John, Slow Burn) – John Watson is left-handed. He’s tried not to let it affect his life, but as any Lefty knows, that’s almost impossible.

Out There by DiscordantWords (T, 131,695 w., 10 Ch. || X-Files Fusion || Past Soldier John, Panic Attacks, POV Alternating Present Tense, Anxious John, Canon Adjacent, Deductions, Obsessive Sherlock,, Travelling, Sherlock’s Family, Jealous Sherlock, Mind Palace John, Awkward Flirting, Kidnapped/Abducted John, Semi-Reverse Reichenbach, Worried/Anxious Sherlock, Hospital, Slow Burn, UST, Case Fic, Government Conspiracy, Aliens, UFOs, Mutants, Mutual Pining, First Kiss, Coma John, Forehead Touching, Hand Holding, Drinking/Bars, Past Jolto) – FBI Special Agent John Watson, medical doctor and army veteran, is assigned to assist eccentric genius Sherlock Holmes with paranormal investigations on the X-Files project.

How to Build a Heart out of Ashes by Teumessian (E, 144,931 w., 31 Ch. || Changeling AU || Slow Burn, Drug Use, Mentions of Child Abuse / Bullying, Mentions of Student/Teacher Relations, Uni-Age) – In an AU where a small number of the population become Changelings at a young age, at 17 John Watson believes he's destined for Normal life but then the Change takes him and he is sent to the Baker Institute. There he meets Sherlock Holmes.

MARKED FOR LATER

(I Love You) Infinitely by helloliriels (T, 20,072+ w., 14/16 Ch. || WiP || Marvel Cinematic Universe AU || Post-TRF, Post Infinity War, Not Endgame-Compliant, Super Humans, Happy Ending) – With a snap of his fingers, Thanos had caused the heartache and loss of half a planet's population. And Watson, of all people could have kissed the glove that did so. Part 2 of the Liriels Chaptered Fics series

Trenchcoats and Capes by jomochi (T, 35,275 w., 3 Ch. || Superhero AU || UST/URT, Mutually Unrequited, Friends to Lovers, Slow Burn, Love Confessions, Secret Identity, Hero John) – He’s twirling a strand of hair around the finger of his other hand. His coat, which honestly looks more like a cape than anything, is spread out beneath him. His chest rises and falls slowly with calm breaths, the tight black material of his suit stretching to accommodate the movement. John has seen many pictures of him but not one did him any justice. The sight before John is breath-taking. It isn’t right. Evil shouldn’t look this good.

The Alchemystics by elwinglyre (E, 69,014 w., 16 Ch. || Full Metal Alchemist Omegaverse AU || Non-Traditional ABO Dynamics, Major Character Injury, Angst, Human Transmutation) – Since youth, Sherlock was forced to hide who he was from the world. That time has ended. With the world torn apart, he must embrace who and what he is: an alchemystic and an omega. Fortunately, he finds another, John Watson, who is a true compliment to himself. With Watson’s help, Sherlock strives to obtain what’s needed to right the world. But the past, present and future aren’t aligning, and what is needed to succeed comes at a high cost: for to gain, something of equal value must be lost--that is Alchemy's First Law of Equivalent Exchange. No one knows this lesson better than Sherlock. He’s lost his father, his brother and his arm attempting to bring his mother back from the dead. What will he need to sacrifice to save the world?

The Destruction of Ice by All_I_need (E, 91,682 w., 28 Ch. || Psy - Changeling Crossover/Fusion || Changeling John, Psy Sherlock, Murder Investigation / Case Fic, Slow Burn, Touching, Forced Lack of Emotion, Silence Protocol, Sci-Fi Elements) – The year is 2081 and Sherlock Holmes never expected to encounter a threat to his Silence, the conditioning that keeps him sane and unfeeling. John Watson, on the other hand, never thought he'd find a flat in London. He certainly didn't expect to find one that comes with a Psy flatmate: brilliant, emotionless and more intriguing than John would like. When a series of brutal, random murders shakes London to its core, it is up to them to stop a vicious psychopath - preferably before Sherlock's latest experiment gets them both killed.

A Vintage Exceptionally to Your Liking by EmmyAngua (E, 95,334 w., 19 Ch. || Alternate Dimensions AU || S3 Fix It, Lies, Angst, Pining Sherlock, Superpowers, Domestics, BAMF Mary, Hiatus, First Time, Magical Realism, Slow Burn, Colliding Universes, Moral Dilemmas, Betrayal, Mary’s Past) – Sherlock and John met seven years earlier than canon and fell in love. When John dies, Sherlock is introduced to the concept of alternate dimensions and given the opportunity to visit a different universe where he can have a second chance with a new John Watson. A love story across alternate dimensions.

[ao3feed-sambucky]

Upon Faith

read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/IyYLoel by ElisabethMonroe It's 10:34 AM on a Thursday morning when the Winter Soldier kills the GRC delegation leader in the middle of an international summit. He takes out every security agent who gets near him, maims most of the bystanders. He looks right into Sam's eyes as he raises a modified sig-sauer micro-rifle and shoots Sam directly in the middle of the star covering his chest. When The Winter Soldier attacks an international summit and shoots Captain America, Sam Wilson is convinced Bucky Barnes had nothing to do with. He'll go to the ends of the Earth to prove it. When Sam goes missing, Bucky runs a rescue mission, no matter what it means for his own health and safety. Words: 26802, Chapters: 3/3, Language: English Fandoms: The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (TV), Captain America - All Media Types, Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel Rating: Explicit Warnings: Graphic Depictions Of Violence Categories: M/M Characters: Sam Wilson (Marvel), James "Bucky" Barnes, Joaquín Torres, G'iah (Marvel), Everett Ross, Shuri (Marvel), Sonya Falsworth, Gravik (Marvel), Skrull Characters (Marvel), Rick Mason (Marvel) Relationships: James "Bucky" Barnes/Sam Wilson, Joaquín Torres & Sam Wilson Additional Tags: Skrull Species (Marvel), Identity Issues, Identity Porn, Spies & Secret Agents, Intrigue, Captain America Sam Wilson, Missing in Action, Impersonation, Not Canon Compliant with Season 1 of Secret Invasion (TV 2023), Speculation for Thunderbolts (Marvel Cinematic Universe), Speculation for Captain America: Brave New World (Marvel Cinematic Universe), POV Multiple, Blood, Injury, Violence, Body Horror, Nightmares, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder - PTSD, Saving the World, Saving Each Other, Angst, Angst with a Happy Ending, Separations, Implied/Referenced Torture, Medical Procedures, Medical Inaccuracies, Medical Trauma, Body Worship, Government Conspiracy read it on AO3 at https://ift.tt/IyYLoel

[mthofferings]

Kingdomfaraway

See Kingdomfaraway’s existing works here.

Preferred contact methods: Email: spaceforbreathing@gmail.com Tumblr: asyouleft Discord: kingdomfaraway

Preferred organizations: - ALA "Unite Against Book Bans" Campaign - Center for Reproductive Rights - National Network of Abortion Funds - Rainbow Railroad - Transgender Law Center (See the list of approved organizations here)

Will create works that contain: Fluff, Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Humor, Found Family, Mystery, Suspense, Happy Endings, Sad Endings, Fix-It

Will not create works that contain: Major character death, no power AUs

  -- Fic or Other Writing --

Auction ID: 1076

Will create works for the following relationships: Peter Parker & Tony Stark - MCU

Work Description: I'm offering a minimum of 3k word fic written in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. I will only be offering fics that center around Peter Parker & Tony Stark (Irondad). I can include other characters (Avengers, Ned Leeds, May Parker, MJ…etc), but any story will center around the two of them as the main characters. I can write something that's heavy angst or something that's very light and humorous. I generally write hurt/comfort with happy endings. While I will write ships, I generally do not center my Irondad fics around them, but I would be fine with included minor ships in the background such as Peter/MJ, Tony/Pepper. Please ask to see if I'm okay with the ship you have in mind. I am happy to write any kind of fix-it, or noncanon compliant, which includes things like bio!dad or other typical Irondad tropes. I'm not a fan of writing no power AU, however but I could maybe make it work with the right idea. Please check out my other works to see the type of material that I like to write.

Ratings: Gen, Teen

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[ironfey-42]

My fic gift for @rattledazzlebones . Enjoy!!

Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Iron Man (Movies), Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doctor Strange (Movies) Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Tony Stark/Stephen Strange, America Chavez & Stephen Strange, America Chavez & Tony Stark Characters: Tony Stark, Stephen Strange, America Chavez, Wong (Marvel), James “Rhodey” Rhodes Additional Tags: Old Married Couple, Domestic, Humor, Attempt at Humor, IronStrange Bingo 2022, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Canon Divergence - Avengers: Endgame (Movie), Not Spider-Man: Far From Home Compliant, Not Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (Movie) Compliant, Tony Stark Lives Series: Part 6 of Iron’s IronStrange Bingo 2022 Summary:

America couldn’t help it. She shipped them so badly despite never actually ending up together.

Two times America thought Stephen and Tony are married because they gave off “Old Married Couples” Vibes, and One time “Old Married Couples” Vibes was Accurate, and they were married.

That time America Chavez discovered that her ship, IronStrange or MagiTech, shipped and is canon.

@ironstrangehaven

@ironstrangebingo

[themaidenofwords]

Unwilling Hero (2963 words) by TheMaidenOfWords Chapters: 1/1 Fandom: Marvel Cinematic Universe, Captain America (Movies) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: James "Bucky" Barnes & Steve Rogers Characters: James "Bucky" Barnes, OC Bad Guys, Steve Rogers, Peter Parker Additional Tags: rated for language, Attempted Sexual Assault, Bucky Stops It Don't Worry, Bucky Being A Hero, Five things + One, Canon Compliant, this time, Non-Graphic Violence, Canon-Typical Violence, bucky is a good friend, No Slash, Bucky's Potty Mouth

Summary: Bucky has always had to keep an eye out to make sure Steve wasn’t getting beat up in some alley. It was inevitable that one day he would rush in to rescue his friend and find someone other than Steve.

AKA five times Bucky Barnes was a neighborhood hero and one time the Winter Soldier accidentally did the same.

[muutos]

wip secret menu bc i have no chill

 

Liviana Charvanek/Romulan Commander (star trek: the enterprise incident, Star Trek novels)

Number One (The cage and TOS only /hisses at strange new worlds)

Christine Chapel (Star Trek tos based only)

Ar'alani / Ziara (Star Wars / Primarily adapted to fit the Star Trek universe)

Project Alice Abernathy (RE Films)

Sex-Head (rob zombie's 31)

Daycare Attendant / Sun + Moon (fnaf; security breach)

Lolbit (FNAF: Sister Location/UCN/Help Wanted/ adapted for Security Breach)

John Wick (John Wick Franchise)

Seven of Nine (Star Trek Voyager)

Captain Kathryn Janeway (Star Trek Voyager)

Aaron Hotchner (Criminal Minds)

Papa Emeritus III / Terzo Emeritus (The Band Ghost)

Mountain Ghoul (Drummer/Earth ghoul - The Band Ghost)

Zephyr (Chair) Ghoul (The Band Ghost)

Adam Stanheight (Saw Franchise)

Elle Driver (Kill Bill)

Vincent Demarco (Original lore / original character; father of Raegan. bio found on oc page.)

Raegan Demarco (Original lore / original character; daughter of vincent)

Magnus Angst (shapeshifting, fear eating demon oc based on original lore and multiple media sources)

Cirice Iglesia (The Band Ghost based original character, based on the song of the same name)

Ted Theodore Logan (Bill & Ted Franchise)

John Constatine (Constantine 2005)

Captain Jack Sparrow (POTC)

Harley Quinn / Harleen Quinzel (mixed media based/ mainly nolan verse & TAS, and the Arkham Games)

Tank Girl (Tank Girl film based primarily but heavily heavily comic inspired)

Stuart 2D Pot (Gorillaz, headcanon & lore based, mostly lore compliant)

Freddy Fazbear (classic / withered Freddy, circa FNaF 1/2/UCN & pre-game canon)

James Buchanan 'Bucky' Barnes (not compliant with earth 616 OR marvel cinematic universe).

Virgo Ghoul (the band ghost oc with fandomless elf verses, as well as a Tolkien Silvan Elf (Mirkwood) verse, and a five nights at freddy's compliant verse. also a human-verse where she's an elementary school teacher. Her name in other verses is still Virgo, tho the surname will change depending on the verse. fc: Beyoncé Knowles Carter)

Fitness Barbie (original character, fc madelaine petsch. based on this barbie doll)

Dr. Krista Dumont (The Punisher, Netflix series)

[mischief-and-tea-by-the-sea]

Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Archive Warning: Major Character Death Category: M/M Fandoms: Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Avengers (Marvel Movies), Iron Man (Movies), Captain America (Movies) Relationship: Steve Rogers/Tony Stark Characters: Steve Rogers, Tony Stark, Peggy Carter, Howard Stark, James "Bucky" Barnes, Sam Wilson (Marvel) Additional Tags: Established Relationship, Established Steve Rogers/Tony Stark, Ghost Tony Stark, Not Canon Compliant, Not Peggy Carter Friendly, Not Howard Stark Friendly, Supernatural Elements, Ghosts, Alternate Universe - Ghosts, Alternate Universe - Canon Divergence, Angst, Angst and Feels, Feels, Steve Rogers Feels, Tony Stark Feels, Character Death, Implied/Referenced Character Death, Canonical Character Death Language: English Collections: StonyjAnUary Published: 2024-01-24 Words: 3,142 Chapters: 1/1

Summary:

Tony's death was too much for Steve to bear, even though he would've had the love and support of his closest friends. So, after volunteering to return the Infinity Stones, Steve decides to remain in 1970 with the only other love he could remember. There's just one problem: Tony Stark's ghost has followed him back to the year he was born in order to haunt him and his choice. What exactly is Tony trying to tell him?

Notes:

For the @stonyauniverse January event

Week 4: Supernatural

Bingo Card Prompt: T5 Reassure

I don't usually write fics like this, but when the idea hit for this prompt, it wouldn't let go until I'd wrung everything out of it.

Also, the ending for this was loosely inspired by this Stony comic.

[spectralarchers]

made from these wicked things

by spectralarchers

Summary:

Barney Barton is the older brother of Avenger Clint Barton. That's about all his file says, and what the other Avengers and SHIELD agents know about him. But who is Barney Barton and why is it that Hawkeye refuses to speak about his older brother when prompted? Well, maybe it's easier to look at the story from Barney's perspective to understand that specific dynamic. After all, it isn't easy being overshadowed by your younger brother.

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Words: 51855 | Chapters: 19/19 | Language: English | Published: 2022-11-05 | Completed: 2022-12-01

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Rating: General Audiences

Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply

Categories: Gen

Fandoms: Marvel Cinematic Universe, The Avengers (Marvel Movies), The Avengers (Marvel) - All Media Types, Marvel (Comics), Marvel 616

Relationships: Barney Barton & Clint Barton

Characters: Barney Barton, Clint Barton, Everett Ross, Valentina Allegra de Fontaine, Yelena Belova, Antalya, Helmut Zemo, Wilfred Nagel, Carol Danvers (cameo), Laura Barton, Cooper Barton, Lila Barton, Nathaniel Pietro Barton, Lucky (Hawkeye), Lester | Benjamin "Dex" Poindexter, Hank Pym, Nick Fury, Melinda May, Phil Coulson, Maria Hill (briefly), Wolfgang von Strucker, Jessica Drew, Jasper Sitwell, Ayo (Marvel), Monica Rambeau, Thaddeus Ross

Additional Tags: NaNoWriMo 2022, Barney Barton needs a Hug, Canon Compliant, Past Child Abuse, Canon-Typical Violence, Where was Barney Barton?

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I hope you enjoy this story of where has Barney Barton been in the MCU. There's a secret plotline revolving around a side character which does not appear in the tags or character tags for the sake of a surprise for comic book fans ;)