7 Interesting Facts About Marvel

Marvel Comics was founded in 1939 as Timely Publications, and the company changed its name to Marvel Comics in 1961.

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Marvel is responsible for some of the most iconic and beloved superhero characters of all time, including Spider-Man, Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, Black Widow, Captain America, and many more.

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Marvel's first comic book, "Marvel Comics #1," which was published in 1939, introduced the world to the Human Torch and Namor the Sub-Mariner.

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Marvel has been owned by several companies over the years, including Cadence Industries, New World Pictures, and Toy Biz. In 2009, Marvel was purchased by The Walt Disney Company for $4 billion.

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Marvel has produced numerous successful movies and TV shows over the years, including the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which has grossed over $22 billion at the box office worldwide.

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Marvel's comic book universe is known for its intricate and interconnected storytelling, with characters and storylines often crossing over into other titles and series.

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Marvel is also known for its commitment to diversity and inclusion, with characters of different ethnicities, genders, and sexual orientations represented in its comics and on screen.

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