What/If

An illustration of a writer creating fan service for fans.

Should New Marvel Films Rely on Fan Service and Prior Knowledge of Its Other Movies?

Jordan Oulela, University of Texas at San Antonio

Audiences are slowly finding themselves fatigued from the numerous TV shows and movie releases in recent years.…

May 23, 2022

In an article about Marvel's What If…? series, Captain Carter stands against a red background and sparkles of electricity.

Marvel’s “What If…?” Is Off to an Outlandishly Entertaining Start

Beth Nipper, University of Iowa

Marvel's new alternate universe series may not be a masterpiece of thought-provoking fiction, but it's a breath of fresh air, brimming with unexpected answers to unexpected questions.…

August 31, 2021

Illustration of Peggy Carter from Agent Carter

‘Agent Carter’ Might Be Gone, but Peggy and Sousa Are Sticking Around

Emily Davies, Solent University

Fans have revived the call to reboot the prematurely canceled show. While that might not happen, the characters could reappear in unexpected ways.…

January 24, 2021

A Look at All the Upcoming Marvel Shows Coming to Disney+

Noah Carey, University of Pennsylvania

Marvel and Disney+ have teamed up to further explore some of the underrepresented aspects of the MCU.…

August 7, 2019

The Netflix Original ‘What/If’ Asks What You Would Do to Have It All

Lauren Do, Davidson College

This callous billionaire asks: What price would you pay to have it all?…

June 20, 2019

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