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[BrokenFiction]

https://deadline.com/2015/10/marvel-damage-control-tv-series-comedy-abc-1201566243/

Sometimes the most important super heroes are the ones behind the scene. Marvel Television is heading to the half-hour live-action comedy arena with Damage Control, a single-camera comedy project based on the Marvel Comics books, which has received a put pilot commitment from ABC.

Developed for TV by former Daily Show and Colbert Report executive producer Ben Karlin, Damage Control follows the overworked, underpaid, clean up crew of the Marvel Universe. Specializing in dealing with the aftermath of the unique fallout from super hero conflicts, they’re the ones who are in charge of returning lost ray guns to their rightful owners, help to reschedule a wedding venue after it has been vaporized in a super hero battle, or even track down a missing prize African parrot that’s been turned to stone or goo.

 

[Brianimaniac]

Fuck. Yes.

 

[Freedom = $1.05]

man, this marvel bubble has to burst at some point. they're making shows about superhero janitors now

 

[Transistor]

This actually sounds like a good idea. I'll give it a shot.

 

[Finaj]

This sounds hilarious.

 

[Penguin]

I don't get ABC's love affair with doing more Marvel shows, but this sounds fun.

Odd that they are both developing work place comedies

 

[Zyae]

I don't get ABC's love affair with doing more Marvel shows, but this sounds fun.

Odd that they are both developing work place comedies

$$$?


The super hero bubble is going to burst

 

[jph139]

Oh man, the dream has come true.

 

[Zeyphersan]

Maybe there were rumors about this. but for me this totally came out of nowhere

 

[Broken Joystick]

Fucking

YES

 

[curb]

This seems like such a bizarre decision.

Spoiler

Will absolutely watch.

 

[Pai Pai Master]

Oh my god yes


My dream has come true

 

[Mashing]

man, this marvel bubble has to burst at some point. they're making shows about superhero janitors now

Except this actually sounds pretty funny on paper. I'd give a shot.

 

[Penguin]

$$$?


The super hero bubble is going to burst

I meant.. well right now most of their comedies do better than SHIELD and Carter...

So it's not like they need a comic version to help booster that area

And believe this is the.. 3rd Marvel show in the pilot stage on ABC for em

 

[Magwik]

I wonder if Marvel or DC will get their clean up crew company show out the door first

 

[BenjaminBirdie]

IT HAPPENED

HOLY FUCK

IT HAPPENED

 

[Rhaknar]

what? WHAT? Damage Control as in

this Damage Control?

...what?

 

[Nokagi]

Can't say I'm too excited for this but it could be fun. Maybe.

 

[Slayven]

GOAT Dwayne McDuffie!!!

 

[GK86]

I don't get ABC's love affair with doing more Marvel shows, but this sounds fun.

Odd that they are both developing work place comedies

Umm..ABC is owned by Disney...which owns Marvel?

 

[doop_]

Out of fucking nowhere.

 

[Mariolee]

THIS IS THE ONLY MARVEL SHOW I EVER WANTED.

 

[kirblar]

I don't get ABC's love affair with doing more Marvel shows, but this sounds fun.

Odd that they are both developing work place comedies

spoiler: Who owns Marvel? Who owns ABC?

edit: Beaten

 

[AstroLad]

It actually could be pretty awesome. Kind of an even goofier version of GotG. I remember the comic from back in the day. Never read it but those covers are great..."When Doom Defaults!"

 

[Pai Pai Master]

Hope this means the SHIELD spinoff is truly dead. Bobbi and Hunter need to stay on the show.

 

[Slayven]

We getting closer to Sleepwalker

 

[Penguin]

Umm..ABC is owned by Disney...which owns Marvel?

spoiler: Who owns Marvel? Who owns ABC?

edit: Beaten

I know WHO owns ABC, but they didn't get Daredevil and stuff

I just meant, I don't know why ABC keeps getting these projects.. argh, it's a discussion I've had before.. whatever

 

[Mariolee]

I thought Agents of SHIELD might have neem this at first, but was still happy with what we ended up getting. But Damage Control man, taking down Kingpin (since we know he'll probably get out of jail somehow) due to tax fraud would be incredible.

 

[Scientist Supreme!]

Fuck Yeah! Such a great concept.

Hope this means the SHIELD spinoff is truly dead. Bobbi and Hunter need to stay on the show.

Agreed

 

[FullMetaltech]

This sounds amazing. I hope they can pull it off and make it it regular series after a movie.

 

[BronsonLee]

OH SHIT IT'S DAMAGE CONTROL

 

[Kinyou]

Single camera?

Does this mean the show will look like most other sitcoms? Not sure I like that part.

Edit: no wait, it means the opposite? So more like Malcolm in the middle and less Seinfeld?

 

[Platy]

Out of fucking nowhere.

Actualy ... no.

There was another topic a long ago but I am not finding it.

Glad they acepted the pilot

 

[Just take it with you.]

I never thought I'd see Damage Control of all things being considered for a show.

Dude had to go all "Where's my money, honey?" on Doom, that cheapskate.

 

[guek]

man, this marvel bubble has to burst at some point. they're making shows about superhero janitors now

$$$?


The super hero bubble is going to burst

Meanwhile, at Marvel

 

[Rhaknar]

THIS IS THE ONLY MARVEL SHOW I EVER WANTED.

you lie

 

[DOWN]

I don't get ABC's love affair with doing more Marvel shows, but this sounds fun.

Odd that they are both developing work place comedies

Marvel and ABC are both owned by Disney. Disney wants their Marvel properties on TV.

 

[Amagon]

Super nice!

 

[BBboy20]

what? WHAT? Damage Control as in

this Damage Control?

...what?

Like...is this a separate organization then part of SHIELD?

Also: I can see from the covers alone why a TDS alumni would want to do this. This could weirdly break ground.

 

[fallengorn]

Just saw the news on my feed. All I have to say is, FUCK YES.

 

[Tizoc]

GOAT Dwayne McDuffie!!!

Yup I only read the first series but will aim to read the rest.

BTW what's the source of your avatar?

 

[Mariolee]

you lie

IF I WANTED MOON KNIGHT I'D WATCH THE BATMAN MOVIES. DAMAGE CONTROL COULD BE INCREDIBLE.

 

[Cheebo]

I think Penguins point is more about popularity. Agent Carter and AoS get pretty mediocre ratings. ABC's non-Marvel shows are a lot stronger for the most part.

 

[Slayven]

I know WHO owns ABC, but they didn't get Daredevil and stuff

I just meant, I don't know why ABC keeps getting these projects.. argh, it's a discussion I've had before.. whatever

I think it is genius, Marvel targeting properties for the correct place.

 

[DOWN]

Single camera?

Does this mean the show will look like most other sitcoms? Not sure I like that part.

Gross sit comes like how I met your mother are multi-camera. Single camera is good. It will look like most high quality shows.

 

[Palette Swap]

At the end of the day, the quality of the comedy will make or break this thing.

Very curious.

 

[DieH@rd]

lol

I will check this out for sure.

 

[Langdon Alger]

this marvel bubble has to burst at some point.

I sure hope so.

 

[Wag]

Wut? OMFG!?!?!?!?!

What's next??!?!?!? 😂 😂 😂 😂

 

[Ophelion]

Let's just cut to the chase and rename ABC The Marvel Network and the CW DCTV. Might as well...