Marvel 75 Years From Pulp To Pop -

Marvel 75 Years: From Pulp to Pop! is a one-hour television documentary that first aired on ABC on November 4, 2014. Hosted by Emily VanCamp, the special chronicles Marvel’s evolution from its 1939 origins as Timely Comics to the multi-media powerhouse behind the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Disney Plus +3 Key Historical Eras Covered The Golden Age (1939–1940s): The birth of early icons like the Human Torch, Sub-Mariner, and Captain America , highlighting Joe Simon and Jack Kirby's impact during World War II. The Silver Age (1961): After a industry decline in the 1950s, Stan Lee and Jack Kirby revolutionized the genre with the Fantastic Four , introducing bickering, humanized heroes that defined "The Marvel Age". Expansion & Diversity (1970s–1980s): A shift toward culturally relevant characters such as Black Panther, Falcon, and Luke Cage, followed by the "gritty" era of the 1980s. Bankruptcy & Rebirth (1990s–Present): Explores Marvel's mid-90s bankruptcy and its subsequent "renaissance" leading to the formation of Marvel Studios and the success of films like

Highlights the creative explosion led by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, and Steve Ditko , beginning with the Fantastic Four in 1961. marvel 75 years from pulp to pop