Movies
Because, wow, there are a lot of these films!
Welcome to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, aka the MCU, aka the home of almost every superhero you’ve seen in spandex heard of, including the Avengers. And if you’ve been just half-watching for the muscly Thor scenes (no judgement), you should probably give a damn about the details, now that Doctor Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness is out. Is there a ridiculous number of big characters (some human, some – most? – not)? Sure. But nearly all the movies are tied together, so learn ’em at once (read: right now) and you’ll suddenly be able to get every nefarious threat and inside joke. So let’s start with the basics – and also accept the fact that you’ll probably spend your first few Marvels googling questions. It’s fine.
The ones played by the Chrises
Did I mention this would get confusing?
1. Captain America: Chris Evans. A 1940s supersoldier who wakes up in 2011, midcentury charm still intact.
2 . Thor: Chris Hemsworth. God of thunder. Has a (very heavy) hammer and knows how to use it.
3. Star-Lord: aka Peter Quill. Chris Pratt. Part human, part sort-ofalien. A little full of himself, but somehow it works.
The heroes and heroines
More people you want by your side when shit gets real.
4. Captain Marvel: Brie Larson. A badass US Air Force pilot (with powe
