Whizbang Dustyboots
Gnometown Hero
Marvel didn't have the option to use the X-Men, Spider-Man or the Fantastic Four.Which is why, of course, Marvel started the Marvel Cinematic Universe with widely known, universally beloved longtime pop culture icon Iron Man. . .and when people went to see Infinity War and Endgame, they all knew Thanos so well from his many prior comic book appearances the audience knew so closely and were so familiar with.
And by the time they introduced Thanos, the audience was along for the ride.
Elminster is no Wolverine or Spider-Man. He's not even Doctor Strange.
"OK, so imagine a really horny Gandalf. No wait, come back! OK, forget Elminster. Imagine an underground city full of elves. Evil elves. They're super into spiders and demons and they're ruled by women who all behave like Penthouse Forum dominatrixes. No, it's not what you think: There's a heroic drow, but he's a man, fighting against the dark-skinned matriarchy and the oppressive rule of wo-- . Why am I being escorted out of your office? Will you still validate my parking?"
Starting fresh is the way to go.