Icons Unearthed: Marvel  - TV series (2023)

1. Phase 0

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07/03/2023

In the decades preceding the current Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel struggled through box office flops like "Howard the Duck," corporate skullduggery, and a bankruptcy.

In the decades preceding the current Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel struggled through box office flops like "Howard the Duck," corporate skullduggery, and a bankruptcy.

2. Taking Control

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14/03/2023

Marvel risks everything betting it all on a second-tier character called Iron Man. Kevin Feige takes control of the fledgling Marvel Studios, hoping to build up to “The Avengers.”

Marvel risks everything betting it all on a second-tier character called Iron Man. Kevin Feige takes control of the fledgling Marvel Studios, hoping to build up to “The Avengers.”

3. Growing Pains

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21/03/2023

The Incredible Hulk seemed like a safe bet but struggles between actors and the studio threatened to derail the MCU.

The Incredible Hulk seemed like a safe bet but struggles between actors and the studio threatened to derail the MCU.

4. Building a Universe

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28/03/2023

Kevin Feige assembles his team and maps out the road to the Avengers. Marvel must figure out how to integrate Thor into the world of Iron Man as well as creating a worthy villain.

Kevin Feige assembles his team and maps out the road to the Avengers. Marvel must figure out how to integrate Thor into the world of Iron Man as well as creating a worthy villain.

5. No Turning Back

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04/04/2023

Only one superhero story remained to get to the Avengers—Captain America. The studio had to convince star Chris Evans to return to the world of superhero movies.

Only one superhero story remained to get to the Avengers—Captain America. The studio had to convince star Chris Evans to return to the world of superhero movies.

6. Avengers Assemble

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11/04/2023

The Avengers was underway but with new corporate leadership under Disney, Feige’s plan would be put to the test.

The Avengers was underway but with new corporate leadership under Disney, Feige’s plan would be put to the test.

7. Testing the Limits

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18/04/2023

Emboldened by their against-the-odds success, Marvel ventured onto new terrain with a little-known space fantasy title even most hard-core comic book fans didn’t know.

Emboldened by their against-the-odds success, Marvel ventured onto new terrain with a little-known space fantasy title even most hard-core comic book fans didn’t know.

8. Creative Differences

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25/04/2023

Ant-Man’s original writer and director, Edgar Wright, departs from the project months before filming, taking his department heads with him.

Ant-Man’s original writer and director, Edgar Wright, departs from the project months before filming, taking his department heads with him.