Marvel

Marvel encapsulates a group of entertainment companies, owned by The Walt Disney Company, that creates comic books, tv shows, movies, video games, merchandise and more, focusing on a range of popular superheroes.

Founded in 1939 as Timely Comics, Marvel Comics got its name in 1961, with popular figure Stan Lee as Editor in Chief.

Most recently, Marvel has become known for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a series of interconnected movies and TV shows, focusing on a wide array of Marvel’s superhero roster.

Starting in 2008 with Iron Man, the MCU has now featured in more than 30 movies and a further 23 tv shows, appearing on Disney Plus, from phase 4 onwards.

Marvel has seen the creation of some of the world’s most popular characters and superhero teams including The Avengers, The X-Men, Spider-Man, Captain America, Thor and Captain Marvel.

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