Marvel Explained
Marvel Explained is an ongoing series in which our resident comics expert Brad Gullickson dives into the latest Marvel shows, movies, trailers, and news stories to divine the franchise’s future.
It also includes episode-by-episode deep dives for the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Disney+ shows:
Explore the entire Marvel Explained archive below
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‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’ Grabs The Superhero Movie Crown
Or it will when ‘Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse’ arrives next year.
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Dolph Lundgren Recalls His Dirty, Disreputable, and “Risky” Punisher
15 years after the MCU began, we chat with the actor about his gnarly but somewhat forgotten entry in Marvel’s rise to superhero cinematic dominance.
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Five Noteworthy Moments from ‘The Marvels’ Trailer
When the Skrulls are away, the Kree will play.
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Will Kahhori in ‘What If…?’ Have the Same Fate as Harley Quinn?
Here’s hoping. Some of our favorite comic book characters began life in television and film.
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Away from the MCU, ‘Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur’ Roars
We chat with the cast and producers of ‘Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur’ and find a series that feels unlike anything in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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Marvel Comics Puts Their Stinkin’ Paws on ‘Planet of the Apes’
Wolverine vs. the Planet of the Apes? Don’t place your bets quite yet. We’re still some time before that match-up.
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‘The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special’ Features a Mind-Melting Cameo
And you thought the Sony/Marvel Spider-Man deal was a miracle?
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The 5 Standout Moments from ‘Assembled: The Making of She-Hulk’
The biggest takeaway? More S-E-X for superheroes.
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How Ellen Arden Created the MCU’s Bloodiest Moments in ‘Werewolf by Night’
We chat with the ‘Werewolf by Night’ makeup department head about splashing buckets of blood upon a Disney+ production.