Marvel is where superhero hype, online backlash, and meme-worthy moments collide.
Why comics fans are horrified—and unsurprised—Marvel’s Hydra logo showed up in Charlottesville
It represents the worst fears of critics of Marvel’s Secret Empire storyline.
On Aug 17, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Sexist trolls couldn’t handle this Marvel editor’s work selfie
Some guys just can’t handle seeing a photo of women having fun together.
On Jul 31, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
8 facts about Wakanda, the futuristic home of Marvel’s Black Panther
Here’s everything you need to know before next year’s Black Panther movie.
On Jul 31, 2017 by Keith Reid-Cleveland
Did Marvel really just blame its sales slump on ‘diversity’?
Did Marvel’s diversity initiative fail to attract new readers, or is the problem more complex?
On Apr 3, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Why Marvel’s new America Chavez comic is essential reading
America Chavez’s offers action/adventure stories with a queer, feminist slant.
On Mar 26, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
What the failure of ‘Iron Fist’ means for ‘The Defenders’
Where does Marvel go from here?
On Mar 25, 2017 by Chris Osterndorf
‘Iron Fist’ adapted this Marvel character in the most sexist way possible
She’s based on a Marvel Comics character, but her role is bizarrely sexist in the context of the show.
On Mar 17, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Ta-Nehisi Coates and poet Yona Harvey are reviving Marvel’s superhero team ‘The Crew’
The comic features a superhero team including Black Panther, Luke Cage, Misty Knight, Manifold, and Storm.
On Jan 20, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
‘Captain America: Sam Wilson’ comic writer under fire for mocking social justice activism
Fans aren’t happy with the comic’s mocking depiction of activists.
On Jan 5, 2017 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Celebrate Stan Lee with this supercut of his greatest cameos
He’s done it all.
On Dec 28, 2016 by Monica Riese
A reader’s guide to 50 years of ‘Doctor Strange’ comics
Get to know the mysterious Stephen Strange.
On Oct 30, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
A reader’s guide to Luke Cage comics
Get to know the bullet-proof man.
On Sep 18, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
The ‘Hail Hydra’ meme runs deeper than any conspiracy
They even have Drake and Rihanna in their tentacles.
On Sep 5, 2016 by Gabe Bergado
The internet both loves and hates Zendaya playing Mary Jane in ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’
She’s the first black Mary Jane.
On Aug 19, 2016 by Gabe Bergado
A new book of Marvel fanart explores the eternal appeal of Bucky Barnes
Fanartist Kaitlin Wadley is publishing a book of gorgeous Marvel portraits.
On Jul 6, 2016 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
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