The history of the Marvel Universe, which has taken the world of entertainment by storm, dates back to 1939, founded by pulp magazine publisher Martin Goodman in the name of TImely Comics. This comic featured several superhero characters, most notably the Human Torch and the Sub-Mariner.
Going forward, Timely Comics started gaining traction with the birth of many superhero characters. The “Golden Age” began in the 1940s, where we saw the birth of Captain America. Given world war 2 looming around, Timely characters were often portrayed as fighting against the Nazis and the Japanese even before the United States entered World War II.
It was in 1961 when the shared storytelling palette known as the Marvel universe came into existence when Goodman responded to the growing interest in superhero books by commissioning writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby to create the Fantastic Four.
The universe connections started coming into picture when Lee and Kirby attempted to make their comic book characters more original by allowing them to interact with each other in a realistic fashion, including heroes often fighting or arguing with each other.
This upward trajectory trend continued with an array of new superhero characters being introduced by Marvel Comics during the early 1960s. This included the likes of Spider-Man, the X.Men, and Incredible Hulk. Today, Marvel’s superheroes have garnered immense popularity across the globe and have transcended the cultural boundaries. As per a credible report, Marvel’s projected net worth is said to see an upsurge to a staggering USD12 billion this year. The factors driving the growth are the continued success in movies, TV shows, merchandise sales, and streaming services.
Shedding light on this bigger than life phenomenon, Media Infotainment brings to you a meticulously crafted edition which dives into the glorious history of Marvel Universe since its birth in 1939. We will showcase how a mere comic revolutionized the world of entertainment, today.
