Marvel refers to a prominent entertainment company known for its comic books, movies, and television series featuring a wide range of superhero characters. Founded in 1939 as Timely Publications, it eventually became known as Marvel Comics. The Marvel Universe is a fictional universe where various superheroes, including iconic characters like Spider-Man, Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, and the X-Men, interact and battle villains.
Marvel is particularly recognized for its cinematic universe, officially launched with “Iron Man” in 2008, leading to a series of interconnected films that form the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The brand has become synonymous with superhero culture, influencing popular media and spawning a massive fan base.
Additionally, “marvel” (as a verb) means to be filled with wonder or astonishment, which reflects the awe-inspiring nature of its storylines, characters, and the extraordinary feats portrayed within its narratives.
Rob Liefeld, creator of Deadpool and Cable, is departing from Marvel after over 30 years due to dissatisfaction with how creators are treated. Liefeld was excluded from the "Deadpool &…