How Marvel Went from Zero to Hero with the MCU

Visionaries: Gaming, Media and the Internet Explained

Oct 6 2023 • 1 hr 10 mins

Get ready for a Marvel-ous treat with the latest episode of Visionaries! Joanna Robinson, the co-author of the upcoming book "MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios" joins Jacob Wolf to discuss the creation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and its profound impact on the entertainment industry.

Diving into the unique challenge of crafting an ending for a narrative constantly evolving within the expansive Marvel Universe, Joanna shares how she and her co-authors captured Marvel's journey, from its triumphant highs to its occasional stumbles. With Jacob, Joanna explore the hurdles of reporting on nerd culture, shedding light on why it's tricky to unveil these behind-the-scenes stories.

You can follow Joanna on Twitter @jowrotethis.

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