Marvel Explained

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

We dig into the 'Hawkeye' trailer, celebrate its many comic book references, and consider how it chooses to adapt its… Read More

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

When Marvel wanted to take advantage of the early aughts' zombie pop-culture takeover, they turned to the demented mind of… Read More

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Marvel Studios may never properly acknowledge the 'Agent Carter' series, but 'What If...?' comes the closest to realizing Peggy as… Read More

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

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

The Ending of ‘Black Widow’ Explained

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

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

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