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In article about She-Hulk, three MCU villains with their pictures crossed off

‘She-Hulk’ Exposes the MCU’s Difficulty With Using Villains to Their Full Potential

The Disney+ series reveals an underlying issue with the cinematic universe's treatment of its antagonists — they are killed off much too quickly.…

September 26, 2022

an illustration of she-hulk and the hulk

The Different Reactions to She-Hulk and The Hulk’s CGI Comes Down to Gender

Kylie Clifton, Loyola Marymount University

The critical reception of She-Hulk’s CGI prompts a reflection on how her gender has affected the production of and response to the first fully motion-captured female character in the MCU.…

July 23, 2022

an illustration of Thor: Love and Thunder in theaters

‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ Is the Perfect Conclusion to Thor

Tori Rose, Spartanburg Methodist College

His newest solo adventure not only presents a beautiful conclusion to his character arc but also opens the door for a new story to start.…

July 20, 2022

The Hulk Deserves a Better Storyline in the MCU

Daniel Buccafusca, East Stroudsburg University

While the Marvel Cinematic Universe tells beautiful tales of its many characters, there is one superhero whose character arc has been a tad underwhelming.…

February 4, 2022

‘Loki’ Did What Fans Wanted: What Happens Now for the MCU

Savannah McCracken, University of Arizona

The show's finale left the Marvel Cinematic Universe wide open for speculation. The multiverse contains infinite possibilities.…

August 4, 2021

Thanos' glove from Infinity War, illustrated by Shelly Freund

It’s Time We Re-Watched Marvel’s ‘Infinity War’ and ‘Endgame’

James C. Loftis, University of North Texas

These 'Avengers' films can impact its viewers more in 2020 as the pandemic opens up a new perspective on the Infinity Saga.…

October 6, 2020

Illustration of the dimension-hopping Doctor Strange.

‘Doctor Strange’ Sequel Will Explore Marvel’s Multiverse Like Never Before

Chris Dang, University of California, Riverside

From new heroes to new threats, the upcoming comic book film has the potential to begin a new and exciting phase in the MCU.…

July 15, 2020

Sorry, Marvel Fanboys, Thanos’ Logic Is Not Correct

Clarence Dodge, Sarah Lawrence College

Moviegoers are wrong about the villain 'with a valid point,' and it's time someone said it.…

August 17, 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

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