“Marvel” primarily refers to a media franchise and entertainment company known for its comic books, films, and television series. It was founded in 1939 as Timely Publications and later became known as Marvel Comics. The term is often associated with a rich universe of superheroes, including iconic characters such as Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, the Hulk, and the X-Men.
Marvel has created a shared universe where these characters and their stories interact across various platforms, leading to a successful series of films under the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), which has gained significant popularity and commercial success since its inception in the late 2000s.
The brand has expanded beyond comics and films into video games, merchandise, and animated series, making it a significant fixture in popular culture. The term “Marvel” can also refer more generally to the sense of wonder or admiration for extraordinary events, achievements, or phenomena, capturing the essence of the exceptional stories and characters it presents.
Marvel's *Thunderbolts* introduces a unique team of antiheroes, diverging from traditional superhero narratives. Son Lux, acclaimed for their work on *Everything Everywhere All at Once*, will provide the film's score,…