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The Marvels: A Phenomenon That Captivated Hearts Worldwide

Shaina Tranquilino

November 14, 2023

In the vast realm of comic book superheroes, few franchises have managed to captivate audiences quite like Marvel. With its rich universe and diverse range of characters, Marvel Studios has taken the world by storm in recent years. In this blog post, we'll explore how the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) became so popular and why people love it so much.

1. Building a Cinematic Universe: One key reason for the immense popularity of the Marvels lies in their ability to create an interconnected cinematic universe. Unlike standalone superhero films, the MCU presents a grand narrative that spans multiple movies and TV series. This unique approach allows fans to immerse themselves in a comprehensive storytelling experience, connecting with characters on multiple levels.

2. Relatable and Complex Characters: Marvel's heroes are not merely invincible demigods but also complex individuals with relatable struggles. From Tony Stark's journey from arrogance to humility as Iron Man to Peter Parker's coming-of-age story as Spider-Man, these flawed yet endearing characters resonate deeply with audiences. Their humanity makes them more than just superheroes; they become symbols of hope, resilience, and personal growth.

3. Diverse Representation: The Marvels have always embraced diversity and inclusivity, allowing people from all walks of life to feel represented on screen. Black Panther became a cultural phenomenon as it celebrated African culture while highlighting themes of identity and social justice. Similarly, Captain Marvel shattered gender stereotypes by presenting a strong female lead who defied expectations. By championing representation, Marvel has created a fan base that feels seen and empowered.

4. Humour & Wit: Humour plays a crucial role in making the Marvel films enjoyable for viewers of all ages. The franchise is renowned for its witty one-liners, banter between characters, and well-timed comedic moments amidst intense action sequences. This blending of humour with serious storytelling strikes a perfect balance, keeping audiences entertained and emotionally invested.

5. Epic Action Sequences & Visual Effects: The Marvels are synonymous with mind-blowing action sequences that push the boundaries of visual effects. From the exhilarating battles in The Avengers to the breathtaking cosmic warfare in Guardians of the Galaxy, these films offer an immersive experience unlike any other. Such larger-than-life spectacles leave fans in awe and fuel their desire for more superhero adventures.

6. Emotional Connections: Marvel movies aren't just about flashy powers and epic battles; they also excel at creating emotional connections. Whether it's witnessing Steve Rogers' unwavering loyalty or feeling the pain of Tony Stark sacrificing himself for the greater good, these moments tug at our heartstrings. The ability to evoke genuine emotions strengthens the bond between viewers and characters, making them unforgettable.

The Marvels' meteoric rise to popularity is no accident but rather a result of careful planning, compelling storytelling, diverse representation, and relatable characters. By incorporating humour, emotional depth, and jaw-dropping visuals into their films, Marvel Studios has created an unparalleled cinematic universe that has won over hearts worldwide. As we eagerly anticipate future installments like Spider-Man: No Way Home and Thor: Love and Thunder, it's clear that this superhero franchise will continue to thrive on its formula for success.

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"Iyanu: Child of Wonder" - A New Frontier in Animated Storytelling

Hey everyone! Have you heard about the upcoming animated series "Iyanu: Child of Wonder"? It's an exciting project that celebrates Nigerian culture and mythology. Can't wait for this epic journey to unfold!

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Scarlet Spider/Ben Reilly by artist Steven Butler. From the cover of 1994's Web of Spider-Man #118 (turning 30 today, feel old yet ?).

Web of Spider-Man Vol.1 #118 release date : September 6 1994

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What are your thoughts on Batman 138?

I know for sure that now, after I read it, I totally agree with you statement about Bruce being trash.

Guys, I was poking fun at the inconsistency of how he's written. The recent comics have sucked (no spoilers if you really wanna venture into it), but I would not be here if I didn't like the central part of the batfamily. Bruce Wayne is a great character to work with but the problem is that many writers focus on the wrong aspects of what makes him a hero. They see his past and his fighting prowess and treat that as his whole character. I fell in love with Bruce because of the canon moments where we see him be vulnerable, heal, and learn to be loved—it's what highlights the theme of him being just a man among gods, not the fact that he fights without superpowers.

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Flight Ring: "Wow. You had a lot of friends." "I didn't for a long time. When I was your age, there weren't any other kids around that could fly."

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Why don't we ask Johan? (Part 2)

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Exchange #7: Arturo's gift for Min!

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Batman: The Court of Owls Saga by Scott Snyder & Greg Capullo

". . . I'LL BE WATCHING. ALWAYS."

The Court of Owls Saga is AWESOME! I went into this book completely in the dark about anything to do with what or who The Court of Owls was, and what I got was a brutal, nightmarish exploration of Gotham's role in Batman's mythology, and vice versa. Scott Snyder's writing doesn't quite reach the heights of Miller (and there's a plot-twist late in the game that I simply didn't like) but his understanding of Batman as a symbol and Bruce Wayne as a man—and what they both represent and how they function within their world—brings to this story a sense of identity that richly embodies the more specific themes, making the stakes feel as urgent as they do desperate.

And Greg Capullo's artwork is straight-up BADASS! He brings both the ferocity of these enemies and the nightmare into which they thrust Bats to life with a visceral sense of despair and hallucinatory terror. It's truly fantastic work that brings Batman to life in ways both stunningly classic and shockingly surreal.

8.5/10

-Timothy Patrick Boyer.

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Make Me Write

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Anyway:

X-Men >>>>>>>> Avengers etc.

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Genos vs Deep Sea King | One-Punch Man | Hero Association Saga

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Nebulous (Chapter Seven)

Nagode mentally rehearsed what he would say to his mom while the phone rang.

“Hello?” His mom said in Ujamaan.

“Hey, how are you?”

“I’m fine, but I haven’t heard from you in over a week. What have you been up to?”

Nagode looked at the refined office space around him, the Gladiators’ file was still displayed on the television screen. The Paratroopers and Liu had left the briefing room to give him some space. 

“I’m okay,” he said. “Great, actually. I got a new job.”

“What? That’s amazing, congratulations! What is it?”

“It’s a government job,” Nagode replied, feeding her the lie Liu had concocted for him. “I’m going to work in the defense department. I can’t go into detail for national security reasons, but the money’s good. I’m excited.”

“Why am I just now finding out about this? I’m texting your father right now, and I have to tell your brother and sister.”

“I—I wasn’t sure if I had the job until today.”

“Well, I’m glad to hear it. No more Nullifier.”

“No more nullifier,” he echoed, the words put a small grin on his face, but it quickly faded. He hated lying to her about this. 

Liu cracked the door open a bit, checking to see if Nagode was still on the phone. 

Nagode mouthed that he was almost done.

“I want to catch up with you more, but I have some work to finish first.”

“I won’t keep you, but remember to call me, okay?”

“Okay.”

“Oh, and I’ll have to stop by your apartment to visit sometime soon.”

“What?” Nagode asked.

“Are you kidding me? It’s been too long since we last saw you. Yes, we’ll have to come by so we can all go out and celebrate your new job.”

Nagode groaned internally, wondering how that was going to work when his time was consumed being a Paratrooper. 

“Okay,” he agreed, sighing. “This week is busy, but we’ll get together soon.”

“Perfect. Good luck with your new job. I love you.”

“Love you too, mom,” Nagode said, then he hung up. 

He thought back to what Annihilation had said about his telepathy.

“Jonah,” Nagode reached out.

“What the fuck? What is this?”

Nagode imagined how this must feel for him. The voices in his head would feel real.

“Jonah, it’s me, Nagode.”

“Nagode? How is this possible? This can’t be real. My parents were right, the weed must have made me crazy.”

“No, it’s really me. 

“Prove it.” 

Nagode thought about how to do that for a moment, then an idea came to him.

“We went to a club freshman year and these wannabe hood douches made a big deal out of something stupid, so you matched their energy, and then you ran for your life when they came over to confront you. Everyone laughed.”

“Too far, dude, but I get the picture. Damn, so you really can do mind tricks.”

“Yeah. I’m still figuring it out, and that’s actually part of the reason why I reached out to you. I just wanted to give you a heads-up that my parents might be stopping by the apartment at some point soon, so just make sure it looks presentable.”

“What? When?”

“I don’t know, I still haven’t figured out an exact time yet, which leads me to my next point. I’m gonna keep my lease for now, but I won’t be around the apartment nearly as much.”

“Why?” Jonah asked.

“I’m finally quitting the Nullifier, I got a new job and they want to celebrate.”

“Congrats, man!”

“Thanks. I’m gonna tell you all about it, but it’s a long story. I’ll see you soon, okay?”

“Sounds good, just one final piece of advice on your mind trick thing.”

“What’s that?” 

“Maybe just text instead? You know, I could be driving or taking a shit or—”

“Okay, I get the picture. Noted”

“Alright then, peace.”

“Peace.”

…

“His name is Doctor Isaac Magani.” Liu said. “He’s one of the Gladiator Program’s top scientists, but unbeknownst to them, he’s also our inside man. He defected a year ago and he’s been feeding us important information on the program ever since, fighting them from the inside. However, we’ve never been 100% sure we’re getting the full picture. The trouble with using traitors is that you invite them to stab you in the back, but now we have you and we can finally put our fears to rest.”

“What do you want me to do?” Nagode asked.

“We’ll ask him a series of questions while you secretly observe him. You’ll read his mind each time he hears a question, and then we’ll get to know his honest answers. We’re relying on his intel for that job Masquerade mentioned earlier.”

They were walking through the fifth floor of the DPA headquarters, another biometric scanner granted Liu access through the door they arrived at.

“I guess that makes sense,” Nagode said, entering the room.

“Good because we’re about to get started.”

They sat in front of the one-way mirror, they were situated in a comfortable office space. On the other side of the glass, an older, dark skinned man dressed in business casual clothes sat in a room that resembled the one the DPA had kept Nagode in when they first brought him here. It was Dr. Magani. He looked exhausted and he was currently thinking about what he would eat when he got out of this place.

“What year were you born?” Liu asked through a microphone, initiating the interrogation.

“1974,” Nagode heard the man’s thought.

Dr. Magani repeated the same number aloud.

Liu looked at Nagode for confirmation. He nodded.

They continued with a few more normal, preliminary questions before Dr. Emeagwali grew frustrated.

“What is the meaning of this?” He demanded. “I’ve been nothing but helpful to you people. We don’t have much time, the project is getting closer to launching in Corinthia with each passing day and Indira’s getting suspicious. She doesn’t trust me, she knows something’s up, I can feel it.”

Nagode listened to his thoughts. He wasn’t lying, he seemed truly afraid of whoever this “Indira” person was. 

“He’s telling the truth,” Nagode said. 

Liu didn’t respond, he spoke into the microphone again. 

“We’re aware of the urgency, we know what we’re doing. Just answer a few more of our questions and you can go.”

“Ok,” Dr. Magani agreed. 

“Repeat the intel you gave us a few days back.”

“Indira won’t be at the headquarters next Friday, neither will her usual security detail. From sunup to sundown on that day, our research will be at its most unguarded. With the right team, you could take it right from under their noses and leave them none the wiser. This is your best chance to access that information, you won’t get another opportunity like this again.”

Liu looked at Nagode again. All the words seemed earnest. He’d never used his powers to detect a lie before, but he was fairly certain he’d be able to. When he read people’s minds, their immediate thoughts poured out like a stream of consciousness. A liar would need to know what was going on to deceive him, and by that point he would be unable to read their thoughts anyway.

Dr. Magani produced a thumb drive from his pocket. He held it up toward the glass. 

“I’ve recreated the schematics of our floor plan. If you give me access to a computer, we can go over entrance and exit strategies.”

The doctor’s thoughts corresponded with his words. 

“He’s still telling the truth,” Nagode said.

“Okay then,” Liu muttered to Nagode. “Just one last question.”

“Why did you decide to betray your own project?”

A flurry of thoughts raced through the doctor’s mind as he listened to the question. Nagode’s telepathy had never given him this kind of sensation before. He could feel the doctor’s anguish, he bore his guilt as if it were his own. An image flashed through his mind like a fleeting memory, only it didn’t belong to him, it belonged to Dr. Magani. It was an image of a man’s body being remolded, Nagode could tell that the pain was excruciating from the way he screamed. Dr. Magani just stood there, listening to the crack of the man's bones, he watched new skin grow over exposed patches of muscle as the body grew greater in mass until the man was at least a foot taller. Another image flashed in rapid succession. It was the same man being burned alive, stabbed, shot, drowned, electrocuted, microwaved. He survived all of it, nothing could kill this behemoth. Nagode closed his eyes, attempting to block out the thoughts, the pain behind them was too vivid, too palpable. He had trouble discerning his own feelings from the doctor’s.

Dr. Magani took a deep breath.

“Because I couldn’t live with myself if I didn’t,” he finally answered.

“It’s true,” Nagode whispered, opening his eyes.

For a moment, Nagode thought his mind was playing tricks on him, but when he turned to his right he found himself facing Masquerade.

He jumped back immediately, knocking over his chair. 

“You’ve got to stop doing that!”

Masquerade smirked but didn’t respond, then she turned to Liu.

“His powers seem to be working. Dr. Magani never lied.”

“Good.”

“You knew she was here the whole time?” Nagode asked Liu.

“What?” Masquerade asked. “Did you think you were the only human lie detector?”

“Um, yeah—kinda.”

“We needed to be certain your powers were working properly,” Liu interjected. “Maya’s clairvoyance allows her to detect the subtle changes in human behavior that correspond with deception, but you actually know what people are thinking, that grants us all kinds of insights no lie detector could. If you knew she was here, it could’ve affected your answers. I needed to cross-reference your capabilities without arousing your suspicions.”

Liu brought Dr. Magani out of the observation room and introduced him to Nagode, it was obvious that he had already met Masquerade. A DPA agent brought a laptop into the room and they hooked the thumb drive up to it. The doctor, Liu, and Masquerade deliberated over the best infiltration method while Nagode sat back and watched them go to work, feeling pretty useless.

Something bugged him the whole time the three of them talked amongst each other. 

“I don’t understand,” he spoke up for the first time in a while. “If Masquerade can turn invisible, then what do you need me for? She can already get into the building undetected by herself.”

“Normally, you would be correct,” Masquerade said. “But this building is different.”

“We have a state-of-the-art security system,” Dr. Magani explained. “It’s almost as good as the DPA’s. No one gets in or out of any room without inputting an acceptable fingerprint scan. She would be undetected when she got there, but she wouldn’t be able to do anything.”

“Unless…” Masquerade said.

“Unless she had a way to bypass the mechanism,” Dr. Magani said, completing the sentence. “If there was a way to make the doors unlock like they would if someone had input an acceptable fingerprint, then she could get in and out without any trouble.”

“And that’s where you come in,” Liu said.

“But I don’t know how to do any of that.”

“We know,” Masquerade said. “That’s what your training is for. It would’ve been rough even before this new deadline came up, but now it’s going to be brutal.”

Liu pinched the bridge of his nose.

“Maya,” he said. “Some truths are better left unspoken.”

She shrugged.

“But she’s right,” he continued. “You’re really in for it now, Nagode. We’ve got no time to waste. Let’s get started.”

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Last Part

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Ben Reilly, the Sensational Spider-Man of the mid-90's (and beyond).

A commission done by Federico Mele as an hommage to the cover of 1995's Sensational Spider-Man #0 (by Dan Jurgens & Klaus Janson).