Marvel Explained

Are the Thunderbolts Finally Headed to the Marvel Cinematic Universe?

By  Brad Gullickson 

A new comic book series suggests a possible cinematic appearance from Marvel’s most treacherous superhero team.

Dakota Johnson as Madame Web is as Weird as it Sounds

By  Brad Gullickson 

Spider-Man comics are filled with strange creations and Madame Web is one of the strangest.

5 Noteworthy Moments from the ‘Moon Knight’ Trailer

By  Brad Gullickson 

As Marvel gets closer to the bottom of its barrel, we’re going to encounter some of their best and weirdest concepts.

Are We Sure That’s Peter Parker in ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’?

By  Brad Gullickson 

We examine how Uncle Ben factors into the MCU Spider-Man and whether or not the ‘No Way Home’ climax presents a brand new Peter Parker.

6 Questions Left Unanswered by ‘Hawkeye’

By  Brad Gullickson 

The ‘Hawkeye’ finale pretty much goes where we thought it would, but it leaves several questions dangling over the franchise. We need answers.

Meet the Grinch Who Stole Hawkeye’s Christmas (Not Mephisto)

By  Brad Gullickson 

And this big guy doesn’t need the Multiverse as an excuse for his villainy. He’s been lurking in the shadows for a while.

‘Hawkeye’ Exemplifies Why Superheroes Can Never Get Along

By  Brad Gullickson 

This cliche goes all the way back to the beginning of the Marvel Universe, and it’s why their comics connect with us more than any other.

Why A Cheek Pinch is the Most Exciting Action in ‘Hawkeye’

By  Brad Gullickson 

Car chases, gunfire, and giant Pym-enhanced arrows are cool and all, but they got nothing on these villainous grabby fingers.

Is ‘Hawkeye’ Leading Us to ‘Blade’?

By  Brad Gullickson 

One of the Disney+ series’ supporting characters suggests the vampiric future for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.