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WandaVision’s comic book connections, explainedWandaVision’s comic book connections, explained
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Episode 3 of Marvel’s new Disney+ series brings it closer to House of M and hints at ties to S.W.O.R.D.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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WandaVision is at its best when it gets weirdWandaVision is at its best when it gets weird
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Marvel’s buzzy new Disney+ series wraps an intriguing superhero mystery in throwback sitcom trappings.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Can Captain America serve two dramatically different versions of America?Can Captain America serve two dramatically different versions of America?
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What America’s jolting start to a new year means for the Marvel superhero.

By Aja Romano
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It’s a great time to be an X-Men fan (again)It’s a great time to be an X-Men fan (again)
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X of Swords proves that the X-Men don’t need the MCU for a great storyline.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Marvel pushes Black Widow to 2021, delaying the MCU’s future even furtherMarvel pushes Black Widow to 2021, delaying the MCU’s future even further
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Shang-Chi and Eternals, the beginnings of Marvel’s Phase 4 set of movies, will be delayed as well.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Making sense of Marvel’s delightfully bizarre WandaVision trailerMaking sense of Marvel’s delightfully bizarre WandaVision trailer
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The Easter eggs, clues, and comic book callbacks in the WandaVision tease.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman is dead at 43Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman is dead at 43
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Boseman’s family said the actor was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer in 2016.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Morbius, Marvel’s living vampire, finally has a trailer. And a huge Spider-Man connection.Morbius, Marvel’s living vampire, finally has a trailer. And a huge Spider-Man connection.
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Jared Leto stars as the vampiric anti-hero.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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The long-lost trailer for New Mutants, the highly anticipated X-Men spinoff, is finally hereThe long-lost trailer for New Mutants, the highly anticipated X-Men spinoff, is finally here
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After years of production delays, the teen mutant horror fest is finally alive and screaming.

By Aja Romano
Fandom went mainstream in the 2010s — for better and worse
Looking back at the tumultuous 2010s

From Fifty Shades to Veronica Mars, the last decade brought major changes to fandom culture.

By Aja Romano
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Marvel’s Phase 4 begins with Black Widow’s first teaser trailerMarvel’s Phase 4 begins with Black Widow’s first teaser trailer
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And it looks awesome.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Martin Scorsese’s fight against Marvel isn’t really about Marvel moviesMartin Scorsese’s fight against Marvel isn’t really about Marvel movies
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The iconic director isn’t mad at Black Panther, he’s mad at Marvel’s system.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse proves Spider-Man doesn’t need the MCU to be greatSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse proves Spider-Man doesn’t need the MCU to be great
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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse can be a blueprint if Spider-Man exits the MCU

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Report: Spider-Man will leave the MCU, as Marvel and Sony end their partnershipReport: Spider-Man will leave the MCU, as Marvel and Sony end their partnership
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The character’s cinematic future suddenly looks bleak at best.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Avengers: Endgame: reviews, spoilers, news, and analysis of Marvel’s biggest movie everAvengers: Endgame: reviews, spoilers, news, and analysis of Marvel’s biggest movie ever
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The highly anticipated sequel to 2018’s Avengers: Infinity War is also a capper on more than a decade of Marvel moviemaking that has now produced 22 films set within the sprawling Marvel Cinematic Universe.

By Vox Staff
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Marvel announces 10 Phase 4 projects for 2020 and 2021Marvel announces 10 Phase 4 projects for 2020 and 2021
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Thor 4! Black Widow! Doctor Strange 2! And so, so much more.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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What happened with Spider-Man: Far From Home’s multiverse tease?What happened with Spider-Man: Far From Home’s multiverse tease?
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After Spider-Man: Far From Home, the MCU multiverse remains unclear.

By Allegra Frank
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Spider-Man: Far From Home turns a class-conscious hero into a tech broSpider-Man: Far From Home turns a class-conscious hero into a tech bro
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Peter Parker has become Tony Stark’s heir apparent, in ways both intriguing and kinda gross.

By Emily St. James
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From Iron Man to Spider-Man: Far From Home: all 23 Marvel movies, rankedFrom Iron Man to Spider-Man: Far From Home: all 23 Marvel movies, ranked
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Marvel has 11 years of superhero movies under its belt. But which ones are the best?

By Alex Abad-Santos, Alissa Wilkinson and 2 more
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Spider-Man: Far From Home starts slow. Then it swings for the stars.Spider-Man: Far From Home starts slow. Then it swings for the stars.
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Spider-Man’s latest outing is more effective as a rom-com than the emotional drama it tries to be.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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The enduring legacy and fantasy of Captain America’s beard, explainedThe enduring legacy and fantasy of Captain America’s beard, explained
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How Captain America’s beard became an honorary Avenger.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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How Fox failed the X-MenHow Fox failed the X-Men
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Fox never really cared about telling the story of how the X-Men and Jean Grey are a family.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Avengers: Endgame’s astonishing box office soars past $2 billionAvengers: Endgame’s astonishing box office soars past $2 billion
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Endgame has surpassed Titanic and now just has Avatar to catch on the all-time charts.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Spider-Man: Far From Home’s new trailer is full of Avengers: Endgame spoilersSpider-Man: Far From Home’s new trailer is full of Avengers: Endgame spoilers
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You should probably see Endgame before you watch this trailer.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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How Avengers: Endgame failed Black WidowHow Avengers: Endgame failed Black Widow
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Black Widow was the only woman in the original Avengers lineup. Why doesn’t Endgame give her her due?

By Constance Grady
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Does Avengers: Endgame’s plan to defeat Thanos make any sense? We discuss.Does Avengers: Endgame’s plan to defeat Thanos make any sense? We discuss.
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Endgame’s implausible “heist” plot could have ruined the movie. Instead, we loved it.

By Alex Abad-Santos, Allegra Frank and 1 more
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Avengers: Endgame’s $1.2 billion opening weekend is the biggest in movie historyAvengers: Endgame’s $1.2 billion opening weekend is the biggest in movie history
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Marvel’s follow-up to Infinity War has already broken several records, mere days after its debut.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Want to see a good Avengers: Endgame Easter egg? Google “Thanos.”Want to see a good Avengers: Endgame Easter egg? Google “Thanos.”
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Google’s homage to Endgame even doubles as a spoiler safeguard, of sorts.

By Allegra Frank
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Avengers: Endgame’s ending, explainedAvengers: Endgame’s ending, explained
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We examine 9 unresolved questions from Marvel’s biggest movie yet. Spoiler alert!

By Alex Abad-Santos and Emily St. James
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Avengers: Endgame doesn’t have a post-credits scene. It doesn’t need one.Avengers: Endgame doesn’t have a post-credits scene. It doesn’t need one.
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The Avengers’ final chapter is no time for the traditional big Marvel teaser.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Geek culture may never again be as all-consuming as it is right nowGeek culture may never again be as all-consuming as it is right now
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Avengers: Endgame and Game of Thrones make this moment feel like a series finale for geek pop culture too.

By Emily St. James
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Avengers: Endgame is a Marvel miracleAvengers: Endgame is a Marvel miracle
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Avengers: Endgame is a heartfelt goodbye to the Avengers — with the best superhero fight scene ever.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Spoiler paranoia is ruining pop cultureSpoiler paranoia is ruining pop culture
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Why are the movies and TV shows we most worry will be spoiled for us always the most predictable ones?

By Emily St. James
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A beginner’s guide to Avengers: Endgame, the biggest Marvel movie, everA beginner’s guide to Avengers: Endgame, the biggest Marvel movie, ever
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It took 11 years of Marvel movie-making to get here.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Captain Marvel is officially a $1 billion box office hitCaptain Marvel is officially a $1 billion box office hit
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Captain Marvel joins the likes of Black Panther, The Avengers, and Captain America: Civil War in Marvel’s billion-dollar box office club.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Captain Marvel is out now in theatersCaptain Marvel is out now in theaters
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Brie Larson stars as Carol Danvers in Captain Marvel.

By Vox Staff
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It’s possible to see Avengers: Endgame early — if you endure a 60-hour Marvel marathonIt’s possible to see Avengers: Endgame early — if you endure a 60-hour Marvel marathon
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We don’t condone going to a 60-hour Marvel movie marathon. But here are some tips for survival should you decide to go.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Avengers: Endgame’s special look trailer has the Cap and Iron Man reunion fans have been waiting forAvengers: Endgame’s special look trailer has the Cap and Iron Man reunion fans have been waiting for
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Breaking down the new trailer’s biggest clues, from Thanos to time travel.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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The Avengers: Endgame theory that Ant-Man kills Thanos by expanding inside his butt, explainedThe Avengers: Endgame theory that Ant-Man kills Thanos by expanding inside his butt, explained
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This fan theory-turned-meme isn’t as half-assed as it sounds.

By Allegra Frank
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Captain Marvel’s Monica Rambeau tease, explainedCaptain Marvel’s Monica Rambeau tease, explained
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In the comics, Monica already “glows” like her superpowered Aunt Carol.

By Alex Abad-Santos