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By Michael Fitzhenry • June 29, 2025

With Fantastic Four: First Steps arriving in theaters on July 25, 2025, anticipation is building for the MCU’s take on Marvel’s original superhero team. To help you prepare, we’ve spotlighted four standout comic arcs—from the legendary “Galactus Trilogy” to modern epics like Solve Everything. These tales highlight the team’s larger-than-life adventures, emotional bonds, and unforgettable foes like Galactus and Doctor Doom.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • August 13, 2024

The new Deadpool & Wolverine movie is smashing box-office records. Raunchy, funny, and dark, the newest Marvel movie teams up Ryan Reynold's fourth-wall-breaking mercenary, Deadpool, and Hugh Jackman's surly mutant, Wolverine. Learn more and get our recommendations for some supplemental reading material.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • February 25, 2024

Marvel Studios recently revealed its cast for the new Fantastic Four movie. Created in 1961 by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, The Fantastic Four is credited with shaping the Marvel Era as we know it. With the new film coming out next summer, now is the perfect time to start exploring this seminal series.

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By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 05, 2023

The newest Marvel movie, Spider-man: Brand New Day is set in a near future world, placing it appropriately at the end of the current Marvel timeline, but if you’re familiar with this franchise, you know that this isn't always the case This can be overwhelming and confusing. Here’s our guide for enjoying the movies and series in chronological order.  

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