Marvel Universe
Comic book multiverse
The Marvel Universe is the fictional shared setting where Marvel Comics characters exist and interact—Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Avengers, and thousands of others inhabiting the same continuity.
The term extends to Marvel's film and television adaptations, particularly the interconnected Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Fans use it to discuss storylines, character relationships, and the sprawling mythology: I've been deep in the Marvel Universe since I was twelve.
Those seeking retribution
- X-MenMutant superhero collective
- Spider-ManArachnid-themed masked hero
- Iron ManArmored tech-hero persona
- Captain AmericaSupersoldier with vibranium shield
Thor · Hulk · Wolverine · Doctor Strange · Black Panther · Fantastic Four · Silver Surfer · Hawkeye
Prolific superhero comics creator
- issuePoint of contention
- graphic novelBook-length illustrated sequential narrative
- trade paperbackLarger-format softbound book
- crossoverGenre-blending work or transition
retcon · continuity · splash page · panel · speech bubble · inker · penciler · colorist
- Red SkullCrimson-faced Nazi antagonist
- VenomAlien symbiote character
- MysterioDome-headed special-effects villain
- KillmongerPanther's vengeful cousin
Doctor Doom · Magneto · Green Goblin · Ultron · Galactus · Mandarin · MODOK · Loki
Norse divine realm
- BifrostNorse mythological celestial pathway
- MidgardNorse human world
- JotunheimRealm of giants
- RagnarokNorse end of days
Mjolnir · Odin · Heimdall · Valkyrie · Frost Giants · Stormbreaker · Wakanda · vibranium
Dressing as media characters
- fanfictionAmateur work using existing characters
- conventionsAccepted social practices
- merchandiseCommercial products offered
- collectiblesItems people amass
fanart · theories · headcanons · Comic-Con · shipping · roleplay · podcasts · forums
Three-letter entertainment or electronics term
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
- Phase OneInitial portion of process
- post-creditsBonus scene after credits
- box-officeTheater's ticket-selling counter
ensemble cast · cameo · CGI · franchise · sequel · premiere · interconnected · Kevin Feige
Avengers
Those seeking retribution
- X-MenMutant superhero collective
- Spider-ManArachnid-themed masked hero
- Iron ManArmored tech-hero persona
Captain America · Thor · Hulk · Wolverine · Doctor Strange · Black Panther · Fantastic Four · Silver Surfer · Hawkeye · Deadpool
Stan Lee
Prolific superhero comics creator
- issuePoint of contention
- graphic novelBook-length illustrated sequential narrative
- trade paperbackLarger-format softbound book
crossover · retcon · continuity · splash page · panel · speech bubble · inker · penciler · colorist · letterer
Thanos
- Red SkullCrimson-faced Nazi antagonist
- VenomAlien symbiote character
- MysterioDome-headed special-effects villain
Doctor Doom · Magneto · Green Goblin · Ultron · Galactus · Killmonger · Mandarin · MODOK · Loki · Juggernaut
Asgard
Norse divine realm
Ragnarok · Mjolnir · Odin · Heimdall · Valkyrie · Frost Giants · Stormbreaker · Wakanda · vibranium · Infinity Stones
cosplay
Dressing as media characters
- fanfictionAmateur work using existing characters
- conventionsAccepted social practices
- merchandiseCommercial products offered
collectibles · fanart · theories · headcanons · Comic-Con · shipping · roleplay · podcasts · forums · subreddits
MCU
Three-letter entertainment or electronics term
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
- Phase OneInitial portion of process
- post-creditsBonus scene after credits
box-office · ensemble cast · cameo · CGI · franchise · sequel · premiere · interconnected · Kevin Feige · streaming
- comicscomic books, comic book, comic strip, comic art, comic panel
- franchisesfranchise, Star Wars, franchising, franchises, franchisor
- modern mythsurban legends, modern folklore, creepypasta, ghost stories, cryptids
Marvel Universeliterary canon
Established important texts
high art · arthouse film · literary fiction · classical mythology · Shakespeare
universe, marvelous, marvel, universal, marveled, marvelling, Marvel, universes, Marvel Comics