Marvel Explained

Marvel Explained is an ongoing series in which our resident comics expert Brad Gullickson dives into the latest Marvel shows, movies, trailers, and news stories to divine the franchise’s future.

It also includes episode-by-episode deep dives for the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Disney+ shows:

Explore the entire Marvel Explained archive below

‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Grabs The Superhero Movie Crown

Or it will when 'Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse' arrives next year. Read More

Dolph Lundgren Recalls His Dirty, Disreputable, and “Risky” Punisher

15 years after the MCU began, we chat with the actor about his gnarly but somewhat forgotten entry in Marvel's… Read More

Five Noteworthy Moments from ‘The Marvels’ Trailer

When the Skrulls are away, the Kree will play. Read More

Will Kahhori in ‘What If…?’ Have the Same Fate as Harley Quinn?

Here's hoping. Some of our favorite comic book characters began life in television and film. Read More

Away from the MCU, ‘Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur’ Roars

We chat with the cast and producers of 'Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur' and find a series that feels unlike… Read More

Marvel Comics Puts Their Stinkin’ Paws on ‘Planet of the Apes’

Wolverine vs. the Planet of the Apes? Don't place your bets quite yet. We're still some time before that match-up. Read More

‘The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special’ Features a Mind-Melting Cameo

And you thought the Sony/Marvel Spider-Man deal was a miracle? Read More

The 5 Standout Moments from ‘Assembled: The Making of She-Hulk’

The biggest takeaway? More S-E-X for superheroes. Read More

How Ellen Arden Created the MCU’s Bloodiest Moments in ‘Werewolf by Night’

We chat with the 'Werewolf by Night' makeup department head about splashing buckets of blood upon a Disney+ production. Read More