Marvel

Marvel is an American comic book publishing company founded in 1939, originally under the name Timely Comics. It is renowned for creating numerous iconic superheroes such as Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, Hulk, Thor, the X-Men, and the Fantastic Four. Most of Marvel's comic characters live in a shared universe called the Marvel Universe, with many locations mirroring real-world places, including New York City. Marvel Comics' success led to the creation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), a series of interconnected superhero films produced by Marvel Studios, which also includes television shows, short films, and tie-in comic books. The MCU has become commercially successful and is the highest-grossing film franchise to date. Marvel's various media properties are beloved by fans worldwide, and its characters and stories have permeated popular culture, continuously expanding its reach across comics, films, television, and gaming. Marvel's Wikipedia page and fan-made wikis provide extensive information on its vast universe, characters, and storylines.