Marvel

Marvel refers to a prominent American media and entertainment company known for its comic books, movies, and television series. It is most recognized for its superhero characters, such as Spider-Man, Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, and the X-Men. Marvel was originally founded as Timely Publications in 1939 and later became known as Marvel Comics. The Marvel Universe is a shared fictional universe where many of these characters and stories intersect. The company gained significant popularity through its comic book narratives and expanded into a successful film franchise, known as the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), which began with “Iron Man” in 2008 and includes numerous blockbuster films. Marvel has played a crucial role in shaping superhero culture and has a large fan base worldwide.