Marvel Explained

The ‘Hawkeye’ Trailer Reveals Marvel’s Two Opposing Adaptation Processes

By  Brad Gullickson 

We dig into the ‘Hawkeye’ trailer, celebrate its many comic book references, and consider how it chooses to adapt its source material differently than the current ‘What If…?’ series.

‘What If…?’ Episode 5 Is A Marvelous Spin on ‘The Walking Dead’

By  Brad Gullickson 

When Marvel wanted to take advantage of the early aughts’ zombie pop-culture takeover, they turned to the demented mind of Robert Kirkman.

A Cameo in ‘What If…?’ Episode 4 Could Connect to Multiple Marvel Spin-Offs

By  Brad Gullickson 

Once again, Doctor Strange proves that he might be the greatest threat facing the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

‘What If…?’ Episode 3 Forces Us to Rethink Our Opinion of a Certain Marvel Hero

By  Brad Gullickson 

The Avengers Initiative implodes from within, and we can never look at on particular character the same way again.

Whether as Star-Lord or Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman is King in ‘What If…?’

By  Brad Gullickson 

The second episode confirms everything we love about Star-Lord, Black Panther, and the man beneath both costumes.

‘What If…?’ Allows Peggy Carter to be the Hero We Always Knew She Was

By  Brad Gullickson 

Marvel Studios may never properly acknowledge the ‘Agent Carter’ series, but ‘What If…?’ comes the closest to realizing Peggy as more than Captain America’s girlfriend.

The Ending of ‘Loki’ Explained: Marvel’s New Villain Tells All

By  Brad Gullickson 

And you thought Thanos was scary? The MCU’s new villain makes the Mad Titan appear infantile.

The Ending of ‘Black Widow’ Explained

By  Brad Gullickson 

The first feature in Marvel’s Phase Four provides some connective tissue for the MCU’s Disney+ shows.

Marvel’s Next Thanos Might Have Arrived in ‘Loki’ Episode 5

By  Brad Gullickson 

This week’s episode introduces one of Marvel’s strangest villains and suggests where this franchise might be heading.