Marvel Comics

Marvel Comics is an American comic book publisher known for its extensive universe of superhero characters, comic series, and stories. Founded in 1939 under the name Timely Publications, it later became known as Marvel Comics in the 1960s. The company is recognized for iconic characters such as Spider-Man, Iron Man, the X-Men, the Hulk, Thor, and the Avengers, among others. Marvel Comics has played a significant role in the development of the superhero genre, creating complex narratives that intertwine the lives of its characters across various media, including television, film, and video games. The Marvel Universe, which consists of a shared continuity of its character and storylines, has greatly influenced pop culture and has become a major franchise, especially with the success of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).