Marvel Comics

Marvel Comics is an American comic-book publisher whose stories feature characters such as Spider-Man, the Avengers, and the X-Men.

Timely Comics: The publishing imprint launched by Martin Goodman in 1939 that became Marvel Comics. Marvel’s earliest superhero comics appeared under this original company name.
Marvel Universe: The fictional continuity shared by many Marvel characters, teams, and comic-book stories. It connects otherwise separate series through recurring characters, places, and events.
Marvel Cinematic Universe: A shared film and television franchise based on Marvel characters and stories. It adapts Marvel’s interconnected storytelling for screen audiences.
DC Comics: An American comic-book publisher known for Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, and the Justice League. DC is Marvel’s closest long-running rival in superhero publishing.
Martin Goodman: An American publisher who founded the company that became Marvel Comics. His publishing business launched the line that grew into Marvel.
Stan Lee: An American comic-book writer and editor who helped create many prominent Marvel characters. His writing and editorial voice helped shape the publisher’s defining 1960s stories.
Marvel Animation: Marvel’s animated productions featuring characters and stories from its comic-book properties. Animation has carried Marvel characters into television and film across generations.
Image Comics: An American comic-book publisher founded in 1992 by artists seeking creator ownership of their work. Its creator-owned publishing model differs from Marvel’s company-owned character universe.
Marvel Mystery Comics: A superhero anthology comic launched by Timely Comics in 1939, featuring the Human Torch and Namor. Its first issue introduced two characters central to Marvel’s early identity.
Jack Kirby: An American comic-book artist and writer known for co-creating many Marvel characters and teams. His visual storytelling and character designs shaped Marvel’s superhero line.

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