Marvel refers to a media and entertainment company known for its comic books, movies, and television shows featuring superheroes and related characters. Founded in the 1930s, Marvel Comics became famous for creating iconic heroes such as Spider-Man, Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, and the X-Men. The Marvel Universe is a shared fictional universe where these characters and stories interact. Marvel has expanded beyond comics into a successful movie franchise, primarily through the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), which includes numerous blockbuster films that interconnect and form a cohesive narrative. The term “Marvel” can also denote the themes of heroism, adventure, and a blend of fantasy and science fiction typically associated with its stories.
Stan Lee, the legendary creator of iconic comic universes, faced personal challenges in his final years, captured by documentarian Jon Bolerjack. The journey began as a simple pitch for a…