Founded in 1939 by Martin Goodman under the banner Timely Comics, theMarvelbrand first entered the zeitgeist in 1961 with the publication ofThe Fantastic Four. Since then, it has been a staple in the lives of many for decades, and has spanned generations of fans that continue to be enthralled by its many characters, storylines, comic books, TV shows, and movies. To celebrate 85 years of Marvel, a new video has been released that takes a nostalgic look at the historic company,while also giving fans a new look at their upcoming slate of projects.
Released on Marvel’s various social media platforms, includingYouTube, the celebratory video begins with the iconic page flip graphic that precedes all of their visual media. It features archival footage of the late Stan Lee, clips from interviews with Kevin Feige, Angela Bassett, and Tom Hiddleston, as well as the voice of Lee wonderfully stating,“In the comic books, and in the movies, story is always the most important element.“While some might argue that Marvel’s storytelling in their various films has declined in recent years in favor offocusing more on VFXand elaborate set pieces, it’s hard to disagree that it was certainly the original direction the company centered on when it first began. Check out the video below.
First-Look at Daredevil: Born Again, Thunderbolts, and More
“It began as an experiment to create an epic narrative that would become a universe of storytelling. For 85 years, our stories have connected us. We’ve only just begun,“the words in Marvel’s video read. Indeed they have, as the video gives us a first-look at some of their upcoming projects, includingDaredevil: Born Again,Thunderbolts*, andIronheart, as well as a further look atCaptain America: Brave New World.
Set for release in February 2025,Brave New Worldwill feature Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson, and also sees an appearance by Harrison Ford as Red Hulk, which we see in the video. It will be followed byDaredevil: Born Againin March on Disney+, which sees the highly-anticipated return of Charlie Cox in the iconic red suit. Meanwhile,Thunderbolts*is set to release in May of next year, and features an all-star cast composed of the likes of Sebastian Stan, Florence Pugh, Hannah John-Kamen, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, David Harbour, and Wyatt Russell.
Though an exact date has yet to be revealed,Ironheartwill also debut on Disney+ in 2025, and will explore the events directly following 2022’sBlack Panther: Wakanda Foreverwith Dominique Thorne starring as the titular hero.
Fantastic Four Set Image and Video Reveals Unexpected Appearance of MCU’s The Thing
Ebon Moss-Bachrach, who plays Ben Grimm, previously shared how The Thing would be realised on screen. But has this now changed?
Like the video says, Marvel certainly shows no signs of slowing down, and despite the criticism in recent years of there beingtoo many superhero movies and TV showsfor people to keep track of, it’s clear that there’s still a ravenous audience for their many offerings. 2025 is shaping up to be one of the biggest years yet for the company, with not only the release of the aforementioned titles, butThe Fantastic Four: First Stepsas well.
