Morbius Teaser Trailer, My Thoughts

Michael Morbius was once a man. Born in Greece, Morbius had a rare blood condition that would kill him one day. However, Morbius was also a Nobel Prize-winning biochemist. He attempted to use his scientific skills to cure his condition, but something went wrong. Horribly wrong. Using an experimental treatment derived from a mixture of vampire bat DNA and electroshock therapy, he ended up transforming himself into a vampire-like monster, cursing himself to be a creature of the night.

Created by Roy Thomas and Gil Kane, Morbius first appeared in Amazing Spider-Man #101 (October 1971). Thomas was inspired by a science fiction movie of his boyhood. Kane drew from legendary actor Jack Palance for his appearance. At first, Morbius started out as a tragic villain for the Webslinger, but over the years would become a brooding anti-hero. The Living Vampire would get his own series a couple of times over the years, and be associated mainly with the supernatural superteam known as the Midnight Sons.

Morbius would also make appearances in various media outside of comics, mainly connected to Spider-Man. And now, he's set to get his own movie. Yup, the Living Vampire is making his cinematic live-action debut. Let's take a look at the teaser trailer!

I think that nun there is supposed to be Greek Orthodox. Would make sense, as Morbius is Greek.

Oh my God, it's Moriarty! No wonder Morbius ends up a villain here!

Ah, there's Mikey in his brooding hoodie. He wears that brooding hoodie when he broods. That's why it's called a brooding hoodie.

I love that the film kept his being a Nobel Prize winner.

Uh, Mike? Those bats have to be radioactive. You know, like that kid in the red and blue suit? He got the spider powers thanks to a radioactive spider.

Oh, they found the Batcave. Bruce Wayne is going to be Bat-Furious.

Do those bats think they're sharks?

"At what cost?" Well, Mike just may have given himself rabies, but he thinks the foaming at the mouth is worth it.

"It's okay, hon. The bats just like me, that's all. They think I'm their king."

You know, blood substitutes exist. Just make milkshakes with them, Boom! Mike's problem is solved.

Yeah, this is set in the MCU. That mural of Spider-Man with "Murderer" graffiti'd across it. Watch Spider-Man: Far From Home. I'm not spoiling it.

Hey, Matt Smith! A Doctor Who/Spider-Man crossover would be pretty cool.

I bet he's going to look like that at the end of the movie.

And further proof this is in the MCU. Michael Keaton in the end. He's clearly Adrian Toomes there.

I did not have the reservations regarding this film that I did with Venom, mainly because unlike Venom, Morbius is not really dependent on Spider-Man. His motivations had nothing to do with the Webslinger. However, this film does have the vibe that it was made in the 90s a bit, with the color palette and all that. It may fit here. Jared Leto seems like he'd do a good job as the Living Vampire. I think I may give this a watch.

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