Marvel Explained

The 10 Best ‘Black Widow’ Comics to Read Alongside the Movie

By  Brad Gullickson 

We rank the best books based on what you might find in the new Marvel movie.

Everything We Knew About ‘Loki’ Was Wrong

By  Brad Gullickson 

Lions and tigers and space lizards! Oh my! The TVA is not the great and powerful DMV we once thought it to be.

Exploring the Enchantress at the Center of ‘Loki’

By  Brad Gullickson 

We explore how the “Sylvie” variant connects to Loki’s comic book history. She is no faded photocopy.

The Trouble and Delight of the Multiple ‘Loki’ Variants

By  Brad Gullickson 

We dive into the second episode of the Marvel series and examine a few critical characters who might come into play.

‘Loki’ Explained: Unpacking the TVA’s Comic Book Origins

By  Brad Gullickson 

The new Disney+ series adapts some of the strangest stories hidden within Marvel Comics. We plunge into the long boxes hoping to divine the franchise’s future.

The 10 Best Comics to Read Alongside ‘Loki’

By  Brad Gullickson 

With the arrival of the Disney+ series, we recommend the best comics that speak to Loki’s complicated morality.

Is Sharon Carter a Skrull?

By  Brad Gullickson 

We look at ‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ and examine how it might lead to the next big Marvel Cinematic Universe event, ‘Secret Invasion.’

‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ Finale Believes We Can Do Better

By  Brad Gullickson 

Will the real Captain America please stand up? The ending of the Marvel series answers a few questions but leaves several others hanging.

‘The Falcon and the Winter Soldier’ Introduces a Mysterious New Threat

By  Brad Gullickson 

A surprise guest star suggests a grim future for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.