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Marvel’s Newest Phase Is in Trouble

Tori Rose, Spartanburg Methodist College

Whether it's too many new films and shows, underdeveloped new characters or too many out-of-place jokes, its latest wave of movies may be bringing down the MCU.…

September 27, 2022

A Drawing of Thor: Love and Thunder shows the female Thor crouching while a man facing away from the camera stands in the background.

Strong Women Fail To Shine in ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’

Ashley Hagan, Virginia Commonwealth University

Director Taika Waititi delivers a colorful movie with powerful female characters but still falls short of true representation.…

July 22, 2022

An illustration of the logos of various MCU superheroes

Is the MCU Getting Too Big?

Myles Allan, University of New Haven

As Marvel tries to keep its current fanbase, it leaves new fans behind.…

May 28, 2022

The shattered symbols of Captain America, Iron Man and Black Widow, who have left the MCU.

Which Superheroes Will Lead the MCU Into Its New Era?

Chris Dang, University of California, Riverside

Someone has to fill the void left by Iron Man, Captain America and Black Widow. Who will step up?…

August 6, 2020

‘Spider-Man: Far From Home’ Might Be the Most Groundbreaking Spider-Man Film Yet

Ashley Peterson, Geneva College

The latest addition to the MCU is full of laughs, action and plenty of heart, but the post-credits scene is a true revelation.…

July 24, 2019

‘Black Widow’ Gives Marvel a Chance to Change Things Up in Phase Four

Noah Carey, University of Pennsylvania

The redheaded assassin's solo film could be the mold-breaking success that the MCU needs.…

July 4, 2019

Is Thanos a Hero in ‘Infinity War’?

Liam Ainslie Mayo, Bard College

Thanos is one of the greatest villains in the Marvel Cinematic Universe — partly because of how heroic he is.…

May 7, 2018

The 4 Most Insufferable Geniuses on TV

Christian Zeitler, Carnegie Mellon

Did your favorite half-man half-asshole make the list?…

October 21, 2017

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