The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Marvel Comics:

Marvel Comics is an American comic book publisher and the property of The Walt Disney Company since December 31, 2009, and a subsidiary of Disney Publishing Worldwide since March 2023. Marvel was founded in 1939 by Martin Goodman as Timely Comics, and by 1951 had generally become known as Atlas Comics. The Marvel era began in August 1961 with the launch of The Fantastic Four and other superhero titles created by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and many others. The Marvel brand, which had been used over the years and decades, was solidified as the company's primary brand.

What type of thing is Marvel Comics?

Marvel Comics can be described as all of the following:

• Brand –
  • Brand of comics –

Marvel media franchise

Marvel Comics publications

Marvel videos

• Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU)
• List of television series based on Marvel Comics
• List of films based on Marvel Comics

Organization

Editors in chief

• Joe Simon
• Stan Lee
• Vincent Fago
• Roy Thomas
• Len Wein
• Marv Wolfman
• Gerry Conway
• Archie Goodwin
• Jim Shooter
• Tom DeFalco
• Bob Harras
• Joe Quesada
• Axel Alonso

Marvel Universe

Main characters

Heroes

Note: List only superheroes that had a dedicated comic book at some point.

• Black Widow
• Captain America
• Carol Danvers (Captain Marvel)
• Daredevil
• Doctor Strange
• AntMan (Hank Pym)
• Hulk
• Iron Man
• Punisher
• Silver Surfer
• Spider-Man
• Thor
• Vision
• Wolverine
• Hawkeye

Hero groups

• The Avengers
• Fantastic Four
• Guardians of the Galaxy
• Squadron Supreme
• Thunderbolts
• X-Men

Villains

• Galactus
• Magneto
• Ultron
• Venom

Villain groups

• Hydra

History of Marvel Comics

History of Marvel Comics

Persons influential in Marvel Comics

See also

• Marvel Mystery Comics

References

External links

• Official website
• Vassallo, Michael J. (2005). "A Timely Talk with Allen Bellman". Comicartville.com. p.  2. Archived from the original on November 25, 2009..