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Mark Ruffalo accidentally spoiled Avengers: Infinity War’s ending a year agoMark Ruffalo accidentally spoiled Avengers: Infinity War’s ending a year ago
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Avengers: Infinity War is like a really short season of a TV showAvengers: Infinity War is like a really short season of a TV show
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Or it’s like one of those giant superhero comics crossover events.

By Emily St. James
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Avengers: Infinity War’s ending is incredibly bold. And maybe a little cheap.Avengers: Infinity War’s ending is incredibly bold. And maybe a little cheap.
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It writes a check its sequel probably can’t cash.

By Emily St. James
Science
Chasing Captain America: why superhumans may not be that far awayChasing Captain America: why superhumans may not be that far away
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And a world of unimaginable inequalities might not be either.

By Sean Illing
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Avengers: Infinity War review: Marvel’s biggest, most bizarre movieAvengers: Infinity War review: Marvel’s biggest, most bizarre movie
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Avengers: Infinity War isn’t the best Marvel movie. But it’s Marvel’s most audacious movie.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Watch: the new Venom trailer reveals Tom Hardy’s toothy antihero at lastWatch: the new Venom trailer reveals Tom Hardy’s toothy antihero at last
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Tom Hardy’s Eddie Brock flirts with Michelle Williams and insanity.

By Aja Romano
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Thanos, the villain of Avengers: Infinity War, explainedThanos, the villain of Avengers: Infinity War, explained
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Thanos has been promised to be Marvel’s baddest villain. But will he be its best?

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Where’s Hawkeye? The answer could be one of Infinity War’s biggest surprises.Where’s Hawkeye? The answer could be one of Infinity War’s biggest surprises.
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Clint Barton has been absent from Infinity War promos — but fans should be excited, not scared.

By Aja Romano
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Black Panther’s 2 end-credits scenes, explainedBlack Panther’s 2 end-credits scenes, explained
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Spoiler alert!

By Alex Abad-Santos
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The case for Black Panther as a 2019 Oscar behemothThe case for Black Panther as a 2019 Oscar behemoth
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Will Black Panther get a Best Picture nomination? Its chances are stronger than you might think.

By Emily St. James
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Black Panther is on track to become Marvel’s most successful solo superhero movie everBlack Panther is on track to become Marvel’s most successful solo superhero movie ever
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Its massive second weekend at the box office has already put it ahead of Iron Man and Guardians of the Galaxy domestically.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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With great power comes great uncertainty: Marvel’s slowly evolving politicsWith great power comes great uncertainty: Marvel’s slowly evolving politics
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Marvel wants to tell stories about American hegemony but can’t quite bring itself to do so.

By Emily St. James
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Marvel’s comic book superheroes were always political. Black Panther embraces that.Marvel’s comic book superheroes were always political. Black Panther embraces that.
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Black Panther is a fantasy informed by our ugly reality.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Black Panther’s brilliant costume designer tells us how to make a supersuitBlack Panther’s brilliant costume designer tells us how to make a supersuit
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“Every time we did a prototype, it needed to evoke some kind of emotion for me,” says Ruth Carter.

By Emily St. James
Politics
#WakandaTheVote: how activists are using Black Panther screenings to register voters#WakandaTheVote: how activists are using Black Panther screenings to register voters
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A nationwide voter registration campaign is turning the message of Black Panther into a political reality.

By P.R. Lockhart
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Black Panther crushed overseas sales projections. Can we stop saying “black films don’t travel”?Black Panther crushed overseas sales projections. Can we stop saying “black films don’t travel”?
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Some of Hollywood’s notions need a serious refresh.

By Alissa Wilkinson
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Black Panther’s massive opening weekend made Marvel historyBlack Panther’s massive opening weekend made Marvel history
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The film is expected to make $218 million over the Presidents Day holiday.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Black Panther is a joyous game changer for MarvelBlack Panther is a joyous game changer for Marvel
Play
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The movie soars on the spirit of its heroes and its villain.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Black Panther: 5 things to know about Marvel’s next surefire hitBlack Panther: 5 things to know about Marvel’s next surefire hit
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If you think you’re going to like this movie, you’re going to LOVE this movie.

By Emily St. James
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The Punisher is the best pop culture depiction of PTSD in AmericaThe Punisher is the best pop culture depiction of PTSD in America
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“PTSD has become a label in society, and that’s a problem.”

By Sean Illing
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Avengers: Infinity War’s first trailer sees Marvel’s mightiest heroes face off against ThanosAvengers: Infinity War’s first trailer sees Marvel’s mightiest heroes face off against Thanos
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Thanos wants to teach the Avengers what it’s like to lose.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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The Punisher tells a story about white male anger, wrapped in blood and gunsThe Punisher tells a story about white male anger, wrapped in blood and guns
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The Punisher is a lot angrier and a lot more incisive than it looks.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Thor: Ragnarok’s 2 end-credits scenes, explainedThor: Ragnarok’s 2 end-credits scenes, explained
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Spoiler alert.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Marvel’s new Black Panther trailer: the fight for Wakanda is onMarvel’s new Black Panther trailer: the fight for Wakanda is on
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Long live the king.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Should you spend $20+ to see Marvel’s Inhumans in IMAX? Look, it’s your money.Should you spend $20+ to see Marvel’s Inhumans in IMAX? Look, it’s your money.
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The new ABC series [draws hand across throat] starts a brief theatrical run [waves you away] this weekend [frantic head shaking].

By Emily St. James
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Watch: Marvel sneaked a Punisher trailer at the end of The DefendersWatch: Marvel sneaked a Punisher trailer at the end of The Defenders
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Marvel’s Punisher trailer is about a devil collecting his dues.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Doctor Strange gives Thor a mystical warning in the new Thor: Ragnarok trailerDoctor Strange gives Thor a mystical warning in the new Thor: Ragnarok trailer
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“Destiny has dire plans for you…”

By Alex Abad-Santos
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5 big reveals from Marvel’s 2017 Comic-Con panel5 big reveals from Marvel’s 2017 Comic-Con panel
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Thor! Black Panther! Michelle Pfeiffer! And, oh yeah, the Avengers!

By Emily St. James
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Thor and the Hulk take on Cate Blanchett in the new Thor: Ragnarok trailerThor and the Hulk take on Cate Blanchett in the new Thor: Ragnarok trailer
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Also: Loki. Yay, Loki!

By Alex Abad-Santos
Summer movies 2017
Spider-Man: Homecoming’s 2 end-credits scenes, explainedSpider-Man: Homecoming’s 2 end-credits scenes, explained
Summer movies 2017

Spoiler alert.

By Alex Abad-Santos
Summer movies 2017
Spider-Man: Homecoming honored one of the best Spider-Man issues ever createdSpider-Man: Homecoming honored one of the best Spider-Man issues ever created
Summer movies 2017

The story behind one of the best scenes in Spider-Man: Homecoming…

By Alex Abad-Santos
Summer movies 2017
Iron Man can’t carry the MCU forever. In Spider-Man: Homecoming, Marvel passed the torch.Iron Man can’t carry the MCU forever. In Spider-Man: Homecoming, Marvel passed the torch.
Summer movies 2017

Marvel’s movie universe is now 10 years old. Here’s how it’s preparing to age gracefully.

By Peter Suderman
Summer movies 2017
Review: Spider-Man: Homecoming is the best superhero movie of 2017Review: Spider-Man: Homecoming is the best superhero movie of 2017
Summer movies 2017

Spider-Man: Homecoming gets Peter Parker right. That’s what makes it so good.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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9 questions for Jessica Henwick9 questions for Jessica Henwick
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The actress on British tabloids and questioning everything.

By Sean Illing
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Netflix and Marvel’s first trailer for The Defenders gets the team togetherNetflix and Marvel’s first trailer for The Defenders gets the team together
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The series’ first look reveals how Jessica Jones, Daredevil, Luke Cage, and “the kid with the glowing fist” come together in New York.

By Alex Abad-Santos
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Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: 5 things to know about Marvel’s hugely anticipated sequelGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2: 5 things to know about Marvel’s hugely anticipated sequel
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It’s a big improvement over the first film in almost every way.

By Emily St. James
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How the X-Men found a cure for the common superhero storyHow the X-Men found a cure for the common superhero story
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Logan and Legion reveal what the next phase of superhero movies might look like.

By Emily St. James
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Joss Whedon, Donald Trump, and the fascist fantasy of the lone superheroJoss Whedon, Donald Trump, and the fascist fantasy of the lone superhero
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Trump is running for president like he’s a superhero. Whedon explains why that’s dangerous.

By Constance Grady
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Avengers: Age of Ultron commentary and reviewsAvengers: Age of Ultron commentary and reviews
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Follow our ongoing coverage of the latest chapter in the Avengers saga.

By Vox Staff
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Doctor Strange is Marvel’s best-looking movie yetDoctor Strange is Marvel’s best-looking movie yet
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The visual effects here are truly breathtaking. The story is … less so.

By Emily St. James