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'''Marvel Comics''' is an American comic book line published by ''Marvel Entertainment''.
'''Marvel Comics''' is an American comic book line published by ''Marvel Entertainment''.
==About==
==About==
Marvel was created in 1939 by Martin Goodman. Being one of America's best known comic book producers, Marvel's best-known comics titles include ''[[Fantastic Four]]'', ''The Amazing [[Spider-Man]]'', ''[[The Incredible Hulk]]'', ''Iron Man'', ''Daredevil'', ''Thor'', ''Captain America'', and ''[[X-Men]]''. Most of Marvel's fictional characters are depicted as inhabiting a single shared world; this continuity is known as the Marvel Universe.
Marvel was created in 1939 by Martin Goodman. Being one of America's best known comic book producers, Marvel's best-known comics titles include ''[[Fantastic Four]]'', ''The Amazing [[Spider-Man]]'', ''[[The Incredible Hulk]]'', ''Iron Man'', ''Daredevil'', ''Thor'', ''Captain America'', ''Blade'', ''Agent Carter'', and ''[[X-Men]]''. Most of Marvel's fictional characters are depicted as inhabiting a single shared world; this continuity is known as the Marvel Universe.


==References==
==References==
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===[[Graphic Novel:The Crane]]===
===[[Graphic Novel:The Crane]]===
[[Hiro]] keeps a poster of [[Spider-Man]] and a figurine of [[The Hulk]] in [[Hiro's apartment|his apartment]].
[[Hiro]] keeps a poster of [[Spider-Man]] and a figurine of [[The Hulk]] in [[Hiro's apartment|his apartment]].

===[[Graphic Novel:Wireless, Part 4]]===
[[Ted Sprague]]'s internet username is "teddybear616", a reference to Earth-616.


===[[The Hard Part]]===
===[[The Hard Part]]===
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===[[Graphic Novel:The Trip, Part 1]]===
===[[Graphic Novel:The Trip, Part 1]]===
[[Hiro]]'s [[memory manipulation|scrambled]] [[brain]] makes him see [[Wikipedia:Devil Dinosaur|Devil Dinosaur]] and [[Wikipedia:Moon-Boy|Moon-Boy]], two Marvel characters.
[[Hiro]]'s [[memory manipulation|scrambled]] [[brain]] makes him see [[Wikipedia:Devil Dinosaur|Devil Dinosaur]] and [[Wikipedia:Moon-Boy|Moon-Boy]], two Marvel characters.

===[[Webisode:Dark Matters, Part 3]]===
[[Quentin Frady]] tells his sister [[Phoebe]] that she only likes [[Renautas]] because [[Harris|the recruiter]] looks like Blade.


==[[Heroes Evolutions]]==
==[[Heroes Evolutions]]==
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* In [http://blog.nbc.com/hiro_blog/2007/05/who_am_i.php Hiro's Blog 1784.0], [[Hiro]] says, "To fly like [[Superman]], to heal like [[X-Men|Wolverine]], to be strong like [[wikipedia:Hulk (comics)|the Hulk]]. Who would have thought all my dreams would come true." This is most likely an allusion to the [[ability|abilities]] of [[Nathan]], [[Claire]] and [[Niki]], respectively.
* In [http://blog.nbc.com/hiro_blog/2007/05/who_am_i.php Hiro's Blog 1784.0], [[Hiro]] says, "To fly like [[Superman]], to heal like [[X-Men|Wolverine]], to be strong like [[wikipedia:Hulk (comics)|the Hulk]]. Who would have thought all my dreams would come true." This is most likely an allusion to the [[ability|abilities]] of [[Nathan]], [[Claire]] and [[Niki]], respectively.
* A [http://blog.nbc.com/hiro_blog/2007/04/for_fun.php crossword puzzle] clue on [[Hiro's blog#For Fun|Hiro's blog]] reads "Kitty family"; the answer is "[[X-Men|Prydes]]". Another clue reads "Mulligan's aunt, a Diego"; the answer is "Scream", referring to Patrick "[[Wikipedia:Toxin (comics)|Toxin]]" Mulligan's aunt, Donna "[[wikipedia:Scream (comics)|Scream]]" Diego, from the comic book ''Venom/Carnage''.
* A [http://blog.nbc.com/hiro_blog/2007/04/for_fun.php crossword puzzle] clue on [[Hiro's blog#For Fun|Hiro's blog]] reads "Kitty family"; the answer is "[[X-Men|Prydes]]". Another clue reads "Mulligan's aunt, a Diego"; the answer is "Scream", referring to Patrick "[[Wikipedia:Toxin (comics)|Toxin]]" Mulligan's aunt, Donna "[[wikipedia:Scream (comics)|Scream]]" Diego, from the comic book ''Venom/Carnage''.
* In [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsUlm_GZD5E a video] posted by [[HeroTruther]], some young men call each other "Captain America".


==Notes==
==Trivia==
* Hiro is actually wrong about his Kitty Pryde reference. Kitty Pryde's [[time travel]]ing story actually occurs in ''[[X-Men]]'' #141-142. However, Hiro did note this error in his blog, stating that Charlie corrected him. However, he misspells Kitty's last name as "Pride" while doing so. These mistakes could have been avoided if the reference originally written were used instead: in the [http://www.kilohoku.com/temp/heroes/heroes-1X00-pilot.pdf script] for the [[unaired pilot]], Hiro says he learned about time travel from "''X-Men'', issue 117, when Wolverine breaks into Professor Xavier's lair".
* Hiro is actually wrong about his Kitty Pryde reference. Kitty Pryde's [[time travel]]ing story actually occurs in ''[[X-Men]]'' #141-142. However, Hiro did note this error in his blog, stating that Charlie corrected him. However, he misspells Kitty's last name as "Pride" while doing so. These mistakes could have been avoided if the reference originally written were used instead: in the [http://www.kilohoku.com/temp/heroes/heroes-1X00-pilot.pdf script] for the [[unaired pilot]], Hiro says he learned about time travel from "''X-Men'', issue 117, when Wolverine breaks into Professor Xavier's lair".
* Given that Hiro is in his 20s, he would have had to have joined the "Merry Marvel Marching Society" prior to his birth. Of course, it's possible he made his own membership card.
* Given that Hiro is in his 20s, he would have had to have joined the "Merry Marvel Marching Society" prior to his birth. Of course, it's possible he made his own membership card.
* Many people have compared the powers of ''Heroes'' with those of the [[X-Men]]. For instance, [[Claire]] and Wolverine both [[regeneration|regenerate]], [[D.L.]] and Kitty Pryde both [[phasing|phase]], [[Matt]] and Professor X are both [[telepathy|telepaths]], [[Peter]] and Rogue both [[mimic]] others' powers, and [[Sylar]] and Jean Grey are both [[telekinesis|telekinetic]]. There are, however, vast and notable differences between the levels, limits, and capabilities of these powers.
* Many people have compared the powers of ''Heroes'' with those of the [[X-Men]]. For instance, [[Claire]] and Wolverine both [[regeneration|regenerate]], [[D.L.]] and Kitty Pryde both [[phasing|phase]], [[Matt]] and Professor X are both [[telepathy|telepaths]], [[Peter]] and Rogue both [[mimic]] others' powers, and [[Sylar]] and Jean Grey are both [[telekinesis|telekinetic]]. There are, however, vast and notable differences between the levels, limits, and capabilities of these powers.
* [[Ted]]'s internet nickname was <tt>TEDDIEBEAR616</tt>. Show writers [[Joe Pokaski]] and [[Aron Coleite]] [http://comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=9545 confirmed] that 616 was a reference to Earth-616, the alternate Earth where most of the Marvel Universe takes place.
* [[Peter's apartment]] number is 1407. This is [http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=10692 confirmed] as an homage to 1407 Graymalkin Lane, the address of Xavier's School For Gifted Youngsters from ''[[X-Men]]''.
* [[Peter's apartment]] number is 1407. This is [http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=10692 confirmed] as an homage to 1407 Graymalkin Lane, the address of Xavier's School For Gifted Youngsters from ''[[X-Men]]''.
* Agents [[Quesada]] and [[Alonzo]] may be named for [[Wikipedia:Joe Quesada|Joe Quesada]] and [[Wikipedia:Axel Alonso|Axel Alonso]], both editors at Marvel Comics.
* Agents [[Quesada]] and [[Alonzo]] may be named for [[Wikipedia:Joe Quesada|Joe Quesada]] and [[Wikipedia:Axel Alonso|Axel Alonso]], both editors at Marvel Comics.
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* Behind the counter at [[Sam's Comics]] in [[Lawrence]] is a promotional display for ''Secret Invasion: Inhumans'', Issue #1 {{epp|310}}. [[Joe Pokaski]] wrote that issue.
* Behind the counter at [[Sam's Comics]] in [[Lawrence]] is a promotional display for ''Secret Invasion: Inhumans'', Issue #1 {{epp|310}}. [[Joe Pokaski]] wrote that issue.
* [[Hiro]] and [[Ando]]'s business [[Dial a Hero]] was originally called "Heroes For Hire" in early drafts of the scripts. ([[Kimiko]] even calls the company by this name in ''[[Acceptance]]''.) "Heroes for Hire" is a venture described in Marvel Comics, where a pair of superheroes charge people for their services.
* [[Hiro]] and [[Ando]]'s business [[Dial a Hero]] was originally called "Heroes For Hire" in early drafts of the scripts. ([[Kimiko]] even calls the company by this name in ''[[Acceptance]]''.) "Heroes for Hire" is a venture described in Marvel Comics, where a pair of superheroes charge people for their services.
* [[Adrian Pasdar]] provided the voice of several Marvel characters in animated television shows: Tony Stark (in ''Iron Man'' and ''Ultimate Spider-Man''), Captain America (in ''Black Panther''), and Hawkeye (in ''The Super Hero Squad Show'').
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* A number of the Heroes crew have also worked for Marvel Comics.
* [[Milo Ventimiglia]] is the actor behind the voice of the character "Wolverine" ("Logan") in the television series ''Iron Man'', ''Wolverine'', and ''Blade''. He also does the voice for a playable character in the video game ''[[X-Men|X-Men: Destiny]]''.
* [[Greg Grunberg]]'s voice was used for the character of Uncle Ben Parker in Disney XD's animated series ''Ultimate Spider-Man''.
* [[Lyndsy Fonseca]], [[Leonard Roberts]], [[John Prosky]], [[John Glover]], [[Andre Royo]], [[Rick Peters]], and of course [[Stan Lee]] all worked on the television series ''Agent Carter''. Lyndsy had the recurring role of Angie Martinelli.
* [[Adrian Pasdar]], [[Eve Harlow]], [[Pruitt Taylor Vince]], [[Mark Allan Stewart]], [[Assaf Cohen]], [[D. Elliot Woods]], [[Jack Guzman]], [[Kenneth Choi]], [[Ben Cain]], [[Joe Bucaro]], [[Will Leong]], and [[Stan Lee]] had roles in ''Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.''.
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* A number of the ''Heroes'' crew have also worked for Marvel Comics.
** Props: [[Tim Sale]], [[Dave Stewart]]
** Props: [[Tim Sale]], [[Dave Stewart]]
** Artists: [[Robert Atkins]], [[Dennis Calero]], [[ChrisCross]], [[Michael Gaydos]], [[Tom Grummett]], [[Phil Jimenez]], [[Staz Johnson]], [[Jim Lee]], [[Alitha Martinez]], [[Dan Panosian]], [[Alex Ross]], [[JG Roshell]], [[Michael Turner]]
** Artists: [[Robert Atkins]], [[Dennis Calero]], [[ChrisCross]], [[Michael Gaydos]], [[Tom Grummett]], [[Phil Jimenez]], [[Staz Johnson]], [[Jim Lee]], [[Alitha Martinez]], [[Dan Panosian]], [[Alex Ross]], [[JG Roshell]], [[Michael Turner]]
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** Colorists: [[Brian Buccellato]], [[Edgar Delgado]], [[Antonio Fabela]], [[Richard Isanove]], [[Annette Kwok]], [[Eric Nguyen]], [[Ryan Odagawa]], [[Mark Roslan]], [[Beth Sotelo]], [[Chris Sotomayor]], [[John Starr]], [[Peter Steigerwald]]
** Colorists: [[Brian Buccellato]], [[Edgar Delgado]], [[Antonio Fabela]], [[Richard Isanove]], [[Annette Kwok]], [[Eric Nguyen]], [[Ryan Odagawa]], [[Mark Roslan]], [[Beth Sotelo]], [[Chris Sotomayor]], [[John Starr]], [[Peter Steigerwald]]
** Writers: [[Joe Casey]], [[Aron Eli Coleite]], [[Joe Kelly]], [[Chuck Kim]], [[J.T. Krul]], [[Joe Pokaski]], [[Duncan Rouleau]], [[Harrison Wilcox]], [[David Wohl]]
** Writers: [[Joe Casey]], [[Aron Eli Coleite]], [[Joe Kelly]], [[Chuck Kim]], [[J.T. Krul]], [[Joe Pokaski]], [[Duncan Rouleau]], [[Harrison Wilcox]], [[David Wohl]]
* Several actors have worked on Marvel Studios films, including [[Tessa Thompson]] (in ''Thor: Ragnarok''), [[Adam Harrington]] (in ''Iron Man''), [[Seth Green]] (in ''Iron Man 2'' and ''Guardians of the Galaxy''), [[Luke Massy]], [[Darren Kendrick]], [[Douglas Tait]], and [[James Ryen]] (in ''Thor''), [[Zachary Levi]] and [[Christopher Eccleston]] (in ''Thor: The Dark World''), [[Kenneth Choi]] (in ''Captain America: The First Avenger''), [[Mark Aaron Wagner]] (in ''Iron Man 3''), and [[Adetokumboh M'Cormack]] (in ''Captain America: The Winter Soldier''). Additionally, [[Stan Lee]] acted in every one of the movies listed here.
* In the Marvel television series ''Luke Cage'', a sign at Pop's Barber Shop lists six celebrities that don't have to pay for haircuts. One of those names is [[Richard Roundtree]].


==Gallery==
==Gallery==

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Marvel Comics

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Marvel Comics is an American comic book line published by Marvel Entertainment.

About

Marvel was created in 1939 by Martin Goodman. Being one of America's best known comic book producers, Marvel's best-known comics titles include Fantastic Four, The Amazing Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man, Daredevil, Thor, Captain America, Blade, Agent Carter, and X-Men. Most of Marvel's fictional characters are depicted as inhabiting a single shared world; this continuity is known as the Marvel Universe.

References

Don't Look Back

The NYPD detective in Isaac's apartment notes that Hiro is a member of the "Merry Marvel Marching Society", a Marvel Comics fan club that was disbanded in 1971.

Graphic Novel:The Crane

Hiro keeps a poster of Spider-Man and a figurine of The Hulk in his apartment.

Graphic Novel:Wireless, Part 4

Ted Sprague's internet username is "teddybear616", a reference to Earth-616.

The Hard Part

Mr. Claremont runs Jittetsu Arms. The character is named for Chris Claremont, the comic book writer responsible for Uncanny X-Men, Days of Future Past, and many other graphic novels.

Landslide

Candice brings Micah several Marvel comic books, including Hulk: Gray, Daredevil: Yellow, and Silver Surfer, Issue #1. Incidentally, the Hulk and Daredevil stories were illustrated by comic mainstay Tim Sale, the real-life artist behind Isaac Mendez's artwork.

It's Coming

Hiro, mentally reverted to his ten year old self, finds himself in at a comic book store in Tokyo. He is shocked and dismayed at the developments in the Marvel Universe since he was ten. Specifically, he is shocked that Captain America has died, that Peter Parker has revealed his identity, and that The Hulk is now red. The store also sells issues of X-Men.

The Eclipse, Part 1

At Sam's Comics in Lawrence, Sam tells Hiro that he's got plenty of Hulk: Red issues. The comic book store sells issues of Avengers, Excaliber, Magik, Infinity Crusade, Alpha Flight, Ultimate X-Men, Secret Invasion: Inhumans, Hulk #1, Captain America: White, Spider-Man, She-Hulk, and Iron Man.

The Eclipse, Part 2

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When Hiro buys every back issue of 9th Wonders! from Sam's Comics, he throws in a copy of Ultimate X-Men, Issue #96, written by Aron Coleite. Later, Hiro runs into the comic book store's bathroom, where a picture of Captain America hangs. Additionally, the store has issues of The Punisher, Balder the Brave (Issue #1, The Sword of Frey), and Phoenix on display.

Shades of Gray

A Captain America poster (with art by Tim Sale) hangs on the wall of Sam's Comics.

Graphic Novel:The Trip, Part 1

Hiro's scrambled brain makes him see Devil Dinosaur and Moon-Boy, two Marvel characters.

Webisode:Dark Matters, Part 3

Quentin Frady tells his sister Phoebe that she only likes Renautas because the recruiter looks like Blade.

Heroes Evolutions

Trivia

Gallery

See Also

  • For references to Marvel's superhero team Fantastic Four, see Fantastic Four.
  • For references to Marvel's character The Hulk, see The Hulk.
  • For references to Marvel's character Spider-Man, see Spider-Man.
  • For references to Marvel's superhero team X-Men, see X-Men.

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References to Comics edit

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