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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

Predator Marvel Comics

Marvel Comics Finally Unleashes its ‘Predator’

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The Predator has nearly as long a history in comics as it does in film. So, yes, a new issue in a Marvel Comics series is a big deal.

Ms Marvel Episode Ending Mutants

All That Matters is that Ms. Marvel’s Powers Come from Within

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Inhuman no more.

Wonder Man Marvel Studios

There’s Nothing Wonder Bread About Wonder Man

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We examine the news that Wonder Man will join the MCU in a new Disney+ series and consider how that aligns with Kevin Feige’s plans.

Ms Marvel Episode

‘Ms. Marvel’ Plays Damage Control

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We dig into Ms. Marvel Episode 1 and consider how the show veers away from its comic book origins and how Damage Control could ruin it all.

Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness Unanswered Questions

10 Questions Left Unanswered by ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’

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Uh, that cannot be the last time we see you-know-who as you-know-who.

Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness Ending Explained

The Ending of ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ Explained

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Don’t think you’re free from its chaos yet. Marvel’s Multiversal madness is just beginning.

Moon Knight Episode

5 Questions Left Unanswered by ‘Moon Knight’

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It’s laters gators for now as we contemplate where Marc and his alters go from here.

Moon Knight Cinematography

How Comics and Oscar Isaac Dictated the Cinematography of ‘Moon Knight’

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We chat with cinematographers Gregory Middleton and Andrew Droz Palermo about diving into the Marvel Universe and attempting to live up to their numerous artists.

Moon Knight Episode Jeff Lemire Greg Smallwood

The ‘Moon Knight’ Comic You Should Read After Episode 4

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We examine the Jeff Lemire and Greg Smallwood comic that clearly inspired “The Tomb.”