Marvel Explained

7 Oddities Worth Exploring in the Final ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Trailer

By  Brad Gullickson 

While this trailer delivers several expected beats, it also suggests several weird turns for the franchise.

A New ‘Thing’ Comic by Walter Mosley Should Inspire ‘The Fantastic Four’

By  Brad Gullickson 

Marvel’s comics are frequently allowed to explore the small moments with as much attention as the cataclysmic threats. Why can’t the movies be given the same latitude?

‘Eternals’ is a Marvelous Moment for Jack Kirby

By  Brad Gullickson 

Marvel’s latest is the first to give solo creator credit to the legendary comic book artist, and it should not be ignored.

The Marvel-fication of Pixar’s Buzz Lightyear

By  Brad Gullickson 

And the worry that stirs. Do we need a heroic origin story for a toy that’s already found some resemblance of peace?

Captain America’s Failure in ‘Avengers: Infinity War’

By  Brad Gullickson 

Marvel stories have always been about failing, and that’s what makes them so dang enjoyable.

Will Poulter’s Casting as Adam Warlock Suggests a Soulful MCU Reunion

By  Brad Gullickson 

The Infinity Saga may be over, but we probably haven’t seen the last of the Infinity Stones. Adam Warlock’s arrival suggests more MacGuffin madness.

Where Marvel’s Multiverse Needs to Go Next

By  Brad Gullickson 

Yes, there was supposed to be an extra Gamora episode in ‘What If…? Season 1.

‘What If…?’ Celebrates the Iconic Artistic Flourish Known as Kirby Krackle

By  Brad Gullickson 

For diehard Marvel fans, spotting it is like spotting a Stan Lee cameo.

Can ‘What If…?’ Ever Be More Than a Cartoon? Episode 7 Suggests So

By  Brad Gullickson 

Marvel Studios doesn’t want their cartoon to suffer the same fate as Star Wars: The Clone Wars. They demand the eyes of every fan.