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Today in Marvel History in 1961, the Fantastic Four becomes Marvel's first family, committed to defending the Earth from doom!

Today in Marvel History: Fantastic Four First Appearance!

Today In Marvel History in 1971, the Defenders face off against their first great foe in "Marvel Feature" #1. 

Today in Marvel History: The Defenders First Appearance

Today In Marvel History in 1963, Earth's Mightiest Heroes join forces for the first time in "Avengers" #1.

Today in Marvel History: The Avengers Assemble 

Today in Marvel History in 1962, Spider-Man swings into the Marvel Universe in the pages of "Amazing Fantasy" #15!

Spider-Man's First Appearance | Today in Marvel History

#TodayInMarvelHistory in 1991, mutantdom's most militant and combative hero squad - X-Force - set out on their first mission in "X-Force" #1.

Today in Marvel History: X-FORCE is Introduced!

Today In Marvel History May 21st, 1991, Thanos SNAPS in “Infinity Gauntlet” #1. 

Today in Marvel History: The Thanos Snap 

#TodayInMarvelHistory in 2003, we meet an eclectic group of remarkable L.A. teens in "Runaways" #1. 

Runaways' First Appearance in 2003! | Today in Marvel History

On April 9th, 1963, Doctor Stephen Strange transports himself to the Marvel Universe in "Strange Tales" #110. 

Doctor Strange's First Appearance in 1963! | Today in Marvel History

Today in Marvel History in 1972, we meet the unbreakable Luke Cage in "Luke Cage, Hero for Hire" #1! 

Luke Cage's First Appearance in 1972! | Today in Marvel History

Today in Marvel History in 1992, the bloodthirsty Carnage made his first full appearance in "The Amazing Spider-Man” #361. 

Today in Marvel History: Carnage 

Today In Marvel History in 1964, Matt Murdock becomes street-level hero Daredevil - lawyer by day, vigilante by night!

Today in Marvel History: Daredevil #1 is released in 1964!

Today in Marvel History in 1991, the 'Weapon X' story arc began on the pages of "Marvel Comics Presents" #72.

Today in Marvel History: Weapon X

On January 10th, Black Widow made her first appearance in "Tales of Suspense" #52 in 1964.

Today In Marvel History: Black Widow

From Marvel Comics #1 in 1939 to #1000 in 2019, take a trip through the most important events in the history of the Marvel Universe featuring "Sea Legs" by Run the Jewels.

Journey Through the History of Marvel Comics (feat. Run the Jewels)

This Week In Marvel host Ryan Penagos, A.K.A. Agent M, tests co-host James Monroe Iglehart’s expert Marvel knowledge by challenging James to do the #MARVEL80CHALLENGE. Can he name 80 Marvel characters (or more) in under 60 seconds? 

Can YOU name 80 Marvel characters in 60 seconds?! 

Which was your favorite comics crossover event from the 1990's? 

Top 10 '90s Marvel Crossover Events

Watch as five cosplayers become the X-Men, with Michelle Waffle-Otero as Jean Grey, Irene Yu as Psylocke, Colana Suzuki as Rogue, Michael G. as Cyclops and Jax Cosplay as Magneto for an all new Marvel Becoming episode!

90s X-Men and Magneto Cosplay! | Marvel Becoming

Ryan Renagos, A.K.A. Agent M, and Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski are back to continue the celebration of Marvel’s 80th anniversary by discussing five Spider-Man creators!

Spider-Man Artists from the 1990s! | This Week in Marvel

We’re chatting about Bishop, one of our favorite 1990’s Marvel characters who’s known for time traveling, no-nonsense attitude and colorful bandanas. With the help of Marvel Comics Assistant Editor Chris Robinson.

Bishop Travels Back in Time to the 1990s to Become a Fan Favorite | Marvel’s Voices

What do you get when you combine a Daywalker, a vampire detective sworn to never take a human life, and a distant ancestor of Dracula? The Nightstalkers! This week on Marvel 101, all the vampires in the Marvel Universe better watch their backs. 

Nightstalkers | Marvel 101

Join Ryan as he’s joined by former Marvel Editor Ann Nocenti to talk about the creation of Longshot and more from the 1980’s in a new episode of This Week in Marvel, brought to you by Hazelnut Spread M&M’s! 

Ann Nocenti talks editing Marvel Comics in the 1980s! | This Week in Marvel

Titania was once a regular girl, but an encounter with Doctor Doom changed her life forever. This week on Marvel 101, Titania gives a demonstration of why her strength is meant to be feared.

Titania | Marvel 101

Which big and crazy 1980s heroic hairstyle is your favorite? Would you rather rock the mullet or the mohawk?

1980s Super Hero Hairstyles | Marvel Top 10

Celebrate Marvel’s 80th Anniversary as we take you back to a wild decade expanding the Marvel Universe with books from the 1970’s! Ryan & Tucker break down GIANT-SIZE X-MEN #1, MASTER OF KUNG FU #38, HOWARD THE DUCK #8 & ETERNALS #1

Looking back with GIANT-SIZE X-MEN #1 and More! | Marvel’s Pull List

Which 1970s Super Hero look is your favorite? 

1970s Super Hero Fashion | Marvel Top 10

From cool bikers to street level heroes to cosmic killers - here is Marvel’s 1970’s explained!

Wolverine, Thanos and Marvel's Bronze Age Explained! | Earth’s Mightiest Show

Ashley Irving, from Marvel’s Content Development team, discuss one of the most iconic characters to debut in the 1970s: Ororo Monroe, a.k.a. Storm. Angélique and Ashley discuss Storm’s enduring legacy.

What Makes Storm an Iconic Character | Marvel’s Voices

Doctor Druid may be a student of the mystic arts, but that doesn’t mean that he walks a righteous path. This week on Marvel 101, follow the descent of Doctor Druid through life, death, and the afterlife. 

Doctor Druid | Marvel 101

Which 1960s team-up origin story is your favorite?

1960s Team Origins | Marvel Top 10

Comics “Herstorian” Trina Robbins joins Women of Marvel hosts Sana Amanat and Judy Stephens to talk about some of the most popular female characters and creators from Marvel Comics in the 1940s. 

The Many Female Comics Creators of the 1940s | Women of Marvel

Frank Tieri and John Cerilli stop by to chat the return of Ziggy Pig and Silly Seal in the new series with Ryan Penagos, a.k.a. Agent M, on This Week in Marvel!

The Return of Ziggy Pig & Silly Seal! | This Week in Marvel

Ryan Renagos, A.K.A. Agent M, and Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski are back to continue the celebration of Marvel’s 80th anniversary by discussing TALES OF SUSPENSE #1 & #9 and TALES TO ASTONISH #1 & #9 from the 1950’s! 

The origin of Marvel Comics as we know it with C.B. Cebulski! | This Week in Marvel

Justin Warner welcomes Host / Interviewer / Writer / Podcaster / Creator of stuff, Josh Horowitz to create a Heathrow Vance-inspired X-Ray Tuna Noodle Casserole in honor of Marvel’s 80th Anniversary celebration.

THE GREAT VIDEO with Josh Horowitz | Eat the Universe 

What are your top 10 Silver-Age Monsters? 

Silver-Age Monsters | Marvel Top 10

Follow the path to find your inner Marvel romance comics heroine!

Romance in Comics | By the Numbers

Celebrate Marvel’s 80th Anniversary with the Pull List as we take you back to the beginning with books from 1950’s! In this episode, hosts Ryan, and Tucker break down JOURNEY INTO MYSTERY #1, MARVEL BOY #1, STRANGE TALES #28 and YOUNG MEN #24!

Hardcore Horror and STRANGE TALES! | Marvel’s Pull List

February is Black History Month, and to mark the occasion, Langston Belton is offering up a special Black History Month reading list highlighting some of Marvel’s black characters and creators!

5 Essential Comics for Celebrating Black History Month | Earth's Mightiest Show Bonus

In this Episode of Eat The Universe, Justin Warner creates a Captain America-inspired beef tongue dish with Executive Producer and star of Difficult People on Hulu, Julie Klasuner.

Julie Klausner and the Captain America Beef Tongue | Eat the Universe

Ryan is joined by Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski to celebrate Marvels 80th anniversary by discussing "Marvel Comics" #1 (1939) and the start of Marvel Comics. Read along on the Marvel Unlimited App to witness the first appearance of the Human Torch!

3 Reasons to Read  Marvel Comics (1939) #1 | This Week In Marvel

Celebrate Marvel’s 80th Anniversary as we take you back to the beginning with books from 1930’s & 1940’s! In this episode,Ryan, a.k.a. Agent M, & Tucker break down MARVEL COMICS #1, All WINNERS COMICS #1, CAPTAIN AMERICA #1 & MARVEL MYSTERY COMIC #8

The Beginning with MARVEL COMICS #1 and More! | Marvel’s Pull List

Get ready for a blast from the past with Marvel’s Top 10 Iconic Comics! 

Top 10 Iconic Comics | Top 10

Don’t know your Marvel History? Don’t worry! We take a dive into the history of Marvel Comics from the Golden Age to today. The star of “Hamilton” on Broadway, Michael Luwoye, stops by to talk about his historical mic drops and "The Gifted" on FOX.

Marvel 80th Anniversary PARTY | Earth's Mightiest Show

The First Appearance of Prowler (Aaron Davis) and the first issue of Miles Morales's first ongoing series!  Meet Miles Morales, the all-new Ultimate Spider-Man!

Ultimate Comics Spider-Man (2011) #1

- SHE'S BACK! The "Mightiest" of Earth's Mightiest Heroes!
- Ace pilot. Legendary Avenger. 100% pure bad-a$$. 
- Carol Danvers has a new name, a new mission ...and all the power she needs to make her life a living hell.
- Guest starring Captain America.

Captain Marvel (2012) #1

Tony Stark-Iron Man: visionary, playboy, engineer, Avenger. But when Extremis, his greatest invention, is let loose and up for grabs to the highest bidder, it's up to Iron Man to contain it. That means creating a new suit of armor...NOW!

Iron Man (2012) #1

The biggest surprise hit of the year continues as critically acclaimed artist Sara Pichelli (Ultimate Spider-Man) climbs aboard! Gamora is one the galaxy's greatest warriors...with a deadly secret that could bring down the entire team.

Guardians of the Galaxy (2013) #4

GWEN STACY: SPIDER-WOMAN! In one universe, it wasn't Peter Parker bitten by the radioactive Spider, but Gwen Stacy! She's smart, charming and can lift a car-- Just don't tell her Police Chief father! How is she involved in Spider-Verse? Seeds of AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #9 are planted here!

Edge of Spider-Verse (2014) #2

The legend has returned! Marvel Comics presents the all-new MS. MARVEL, the ground breaking heroine that has become an international sensation! Kamala Khan is just an ordinary girl from Jersey City--until she is suddenly empowered with extraordinary gifts. But who truly is the all-new Ms. Marvel? Teenager? Muslim? Inhuman? Find out as she takes the Marvel Universe by storm, and prepare for an epic tale that will be remembered by generations to come. History in the making is NOW!

Ms. Marvel (2014) #1

The Final Incursion is happening! The Marvel Universe is colliding with the Ultimate Universe! And neither will survive!

Secret Wars (2015) #1

THE WORLD'S GREATEST SUPER HERO! Spider-Man has gone global! Parker Industries is more successful than ever, with offices in New York, Shanghai, London and San Francisco and Peter Parker is racking up the frequent flyer miles with his "bodyguard" Spider-Man in tow, of course. But success breeds enemies and a reinvigorated Zodiac have also widened their scope to threaten the whole world. Join Dan Slott and Giuseppe Camuncoli as they take Spider-Man to the next level! This huge first issue also includes stories featuring Silk, Spidey 2099, Spider-Woman and much more!

The Amazing Spider-Man (2015) #1

Jessica Drew is a private investigator, a super hero and? a mom to be? Since we last saw her, Spider-Woman's got a whole NEW responsibility -- she's super heroing for two now, after all! Ben Urich and Porcupine are still along for the adventure, too, and aren't making Jess' life any easier - half the time they won't even let her leave the car! How's a gal supposed to save innocent people and keep herself out of harm's way? See how in the mother of all Spider-Stories!

Spider-Woman (2015) #1

The Vision wants to be human, and what's more human than family? He goes to the laboratory where he was created, where Ultron molded him into a weapon, where he first rebelled against his given destiny, where he first imagined that he could be more, that he could be good, that he could be a man, a normal, ordinary man. And he builds them. A wife, Virginia. Two teenage twins, Viv and Vin. They look like him. They have his powers. They share his grandest ambition or perhaps obsession: the unrelenting need to be ordinary. Behold The Visions! They're the family next door, and they have the power to kill us all. What could possibly go wrong?

Vision (2015) #1

When DR. JANE FOSTER lifts the mystic hammer Mjolnir, she is transformed into the Goddess of Thunder, THE MIGHTY THOR! Her enemies are many, as Asgard descends further into chaos and war threatens to spread throughout the Ten Realms. Yet her greatest battle will be against a far more personal foe: the cancer that is killing her mortal form.

Mighty Thor (2015) #1

NEW SERIES. NEW AVENGER(!). STILL EATS NUTS AND KICKS BUTTS! Galactus. Thanos. M.O.D.O.K. With her unique combination of wit, empathy, and totally kick-butt squirrel powers, Doreen Green -- aka The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl -- has taken ALL these chumps down! Alongside her friends Tippy-Toe (a squirrel) and Nancy (a regular human with no powers whatsoever -- they checked), Squirrel Girl is all that stands between the Earth and total destruction! Sometimes. Other times there?s no threats and she?s just a regular computer science student. That?s an adventure too though!

The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl (2015) #1

A new era for the Black Panther starts here! Written by MacArthur Genius and National Book Award winner TA-NEHISI COATES (Between the World and Me) and illustrated by living legend BRIAN STELFREEZE, "A Nation Under Our Feet" is a story about dramatic upheaval in Wakanda and the Black Panther's struggle to do right by his people as their ruler. The indomitable will of Wakanda -- the famed African nation known for its vast wealth, advanced technology and warrior traditions -- has long been reflected in the will of its monarchs, the Black Panthers. But now the current Black Panther, T'Challa, finds that will tested by a superhuman terrorist group called The People that has sparked a violent uprising among the citizens of Wakanda. T'Challa knows the country must change to survive -- the question is, will the Black Panther survive the change?

Black Panther (2016) #1

S.H.I.E.L.D.'S MOST WANTED! The Eisner Award-winning team of Mark Waid and Chris Samnee are taking Black Widow on the lam! Natasha has spent years gathering secrets, and when some of the darkest ones begin mysteriously going public, no one is safe. With her betrayed former confederates at S.H.I.E.L.D. on her heels and a lifetime of training and ingenuity at her disposal, Natasha's out for answers in a knock-down-drag-out tale of action and espionage! Hidden enemies, old friends and unusual allies collide, and all eyes are on Black Widow. The chase is on!

Black Widow (2016) #1

Following the fallout of CIVIL WAR II, Avengers Ms. Marvel, Nova and Spider-Man strike out on their own - joined by Cyclops, Viv Vision and the Totally Awesome Hulk! Six young heroes determined to change the world - and they're only the beginning!

Champions (2016) #1

2015's overnight internet sensation takes center stage in her own ongoing series! Gwen Poole used to be a comic book reader just like you...until she woke up in a world where the characters she read about seemed to be real! But they can't be, right? This must all be fake, or a dream or something, right? And you know what that means...NO CONSEQUENCES! Could Gwenpool truly be Marvel's least responsible and least role-modely character to date? She can if she tries!

The Unbelievable Gwenpool (2016) #1

EVIL HAS BEEN UNLEASHED ON THE UNIVERSE. Thanos, possibly the most evil individual in the Marvel Universe, is back?and he's out for vengeance on all who would oppose him. Unfortunately for the Mad Titan, he's also heading for an unexpected reckoning?with his family. Take an ongoing walk on the dark side of the galaxy, following the deadly trail of destruction left in the wake of?THANOS!

Thanos (2016) #1

THE KING OF THE INHUMANS' FIRST SOLO SERIES! Black Bolt imprisoned! But by who? And where exactly? The answers to both will shock you! But to learn those answers, Black Bolt must first win a fight to the death with a fellow inmate - The Absorbing Man! Award-winning science fiction writer Saladin Ahmed (Throne of the Crescent Moon) crafts a story as trippy as it is action-packed, with truly mind-bending art from the one and only Christian Ward!

Black Bolt (2017) #1

BECAUSE YOU DEMANDED IT - THE WORLD'S GREATEST COMIC MAGAZINE IS BACK! Since the end of SECRET WARS, there's been a gap in the Marvel Universe. A void no other team can fill. And it's time for the world to move on. But can it? A life-changing decision by the Thing! A momentous declaration by the Human Torch! A clarion call-to-arms that summons Doctor Doom! And a signal in the sky that heralds the return of hope to the Marvel Universe! All this, and Alicia Masters adopts kittens! So cute! Plus, the Impossible Man! AND BONUS STORIES ILLUSTRATED BY SIMONE BIANCHI AND SKOTTIE YOUNG! IF YOU READ ONLY ONE MARVEL COMIC THIS MONTH, THIS IS THE ONE!

Fantastic Four (2018) #1

SORCERER SUPREME…OF THE GALAXY! The Eye of Agamotto is closed! Doctor Stephen Strange has lost his connection to the Earth’s arcane power, and he can’t wait to recover while nightmares press against the seams of our reality. Tony Stark offers a 21st-century solution: When astral travel fails, try astronautical travel. Enter Doctor Strange: Space-Explorer Supreme! New spells, allies and enemies – new and old – await Strange beyond the stars, along with corners and secrets of the Marvel Universe seen here for the first time! Space is endless, but time is short. After years of threats, Stephen’s bill for magic use is coming due – who will come to collect?!

Doctor Strange (2018) #1

IT IS WINTER IN AMERICA.For over 70 years, he has stood in stalwart defense of our country and its people. But in the aftermath of Hydra's takeover of the nation, Captain America is a figure of controversy, carrying a tarnished shield…and a new enemy is rising! Who are the Power Elite? And how do they intend to co-opt and corrupt the symbol that is Captain America?

Captain America (2018) #1

TAKE FLIGHT WITH DAN SLOTT & VALERIO SCHITI! From the cusp of tomorrow's dreams to the forefront of imagination, one man always soars on the cutting edge of adventure! You know his name. Tony Stark is Iron Man. And Iron Man…is an idea. Always changing. Always evolving. An idea without limit! Take wing with DAN SLOTT (AMAZING SPIDER-MAN) and VALERIO SCHITI (GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY) as they propel the ultimate Self-Made Hero to new heights of inventiveness! Tony Stark is Iron Man. The future is now. Strap in!

Tony Stark: Iron Man (2018) #1

The FIRST issue of the Immortal Hulk! Al Ewing and Joe Bennett's critically-acclaimed and best-selling Immortal Hulk series kicks off here with THE RETURN OF BRUCE BANNER!  You know Bruce Banner. He's quiet, calm, never complains. He's a man who believes he can use the darkest elements of his personality to do good in the world. If someone were to shoot him in the head...all he'd do is die. But the horror lives deeper. A horror that refuses to die.  When night falls something other than the man gets up again.  The horror is the Immortal Hulk.

Immortal Hulk (2018) #1

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