Marvel

Marvel refers to a media franchise and entertainment company known primarily for its comic books and superhero characters. Founded in 1939 as Timely Publications, it became known as Marvel Comics in the 1960s. The company is famous for creating iconic superheroes such as Spider-Man, Iron Man, the X-Men, Thor, and Captain America. Marvel has expanded beyond comics into movies, television shows, and video games, creating a vast interconnected universe often referred to as the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). This franchise has garnered significant cultural and commercial success, influencing the superhero genre in films and media.