With “Guardians of the Galaxy,” Marvel has tapped into its most unusual property to date. Now that it’s almost assured box office success, and with a sequel already greenlit, it’s time to pull the curtain back and see what other surprises Marvel Comics has to offer.
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With a history dating back to 1939, as Timely Publications and then Atlas Comics, Marvel has been in the character creation business for a very long time. Along the way, they’ve brought to life pop culture mainstays like Spider-Man, X-Men, the Fantastic Four and the Avengers.