The Marvel universe is filled with so many characters and organizations that it is easy to get lost. When we factor in the differences between the comics and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the order of events can become almost mind-boggling! One of my readers left this comment in an earlier post: “I’ve often heard of … Read more

Captain America has become a very popular super hero in the 21st century, due in part to the blockbuster Marvel movies that began with Captain America: The First Avenger. Although he had been well-known in earlier decades, the MCU gave a boost to his status. His likeness can be found on all kinds of merchandise … Read more

In May 2008, the blockbuster film Iron Man hit the theaters in the United States after much anticipation. It was the first motion picture for the Marvel Cinematic Universe and was a huge success. Roger Ebert named it among his favorite films of 2008. Empire named Tony Stark as one of The 100 Greatest Movie … Read more

In March 2020, the world began to lock down due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The lock down orders were met with mixed emotions. Some people responded, “Stay home? No problem; I’ve trained for this all my life.” Others reluctantly stayed home, believing this was best for the health of their loved ones and friends. They … Read more

  When I wrote my first blog answering the question, “Who was the first Marvel superhero?” someone commented, “I knew Captain America was the first Avenger, but I always wondered who was the first Marvel superhero.” When I saw that comment, I already knew where I would be headed with my next blog. I imagine … Read more

Superheroes have been in our culture for over 100 years. They have appeared in various types of media, whether it be newspaper, comic books, radio, TV or film. Some superheroes have been portrayed in different time periods and have had their story lines updated. This has caused some confusion about who came first. With Marvel, … Read more