Marvel is well known for its iconic superheroes, outlandish villains and its complex storylines

It was founded in 1939 as Timely Publications, later becoming known as Marvel Comics in the 1960s. Over the years Marvel has created numerous popular characters that have become cultural icons, including Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, Captain Marvel, Thor, Hulk, Black Widow, Black Panther, the X-Men, and the Avengers.