Disclaimer: I recognise the story that I have written is based on the rights owned by Tolkien Enterprises, Marvel Comics and Studios, Warner Bros Entertainment and Walt Disney Studio Motion Pictures. I have no creative rights over the characters and places you can identify in this story and have no way profited from this work.

28/01/2018

Chapter 1 – Introduction

Hi everyone to the next instalment of the MTCU.

I won't deny this crossover is partly inspired by Sir Ian McKellen and Benedict Cumberbatch's casting as both Marvel and Tolkien characters. But it is more an opportunity to explore the group dynamics between three very different magic-users. Or at least quickly explore them before a Mad Titan's arrival just months from now.

The main points about this story:

1) Except for the first bit of Chapter Two, this story takes place just prior to Thor: Ragnarok (I wonder if events in Return of the Avengers explained Sif's absence?).

2) This crossover is a short story compared to my previous works – think one film rather than a trilogy.

3) Obviously, what the Scarlet Witch has been up to post-Civil War is entirely speculation on my part.

4) I try to avoid speculating on the plot of Infinity War as much as possible.

5) The title is one of two nods in this crossover to C.S. Lewis.

As always, I look forward to your reviews and comments throughout.

Dr Matthattan

January 2018