Did the MCU Hurt or Help Comics? | Comics Aficionados

Описание: The MCU made Marvel a billion-dollar powerhouse — but comic sales never followed. While Iron Man, Star-Lord, and the Avengers became global icons, Marvel Comics struggled to turn movie success into publishing growth. Instead of launching a new golden age, the MCU era coincided with declining comic sales, shifting creative direction, and major changes to the canon that built Marvel in the first place.

On this episode of Comics Aficionados LIVE, the panel debates whether the Marvel Cinematic Universe helped Marvel Comics grow… or quietly undermined the industry that created it. Did Marvel rely too heavily on movie success? Did MCU synergy alter characters, stories, and priorities in ways that disconnected longtime fans? And as MCU momentum slows, what does that mean for the future of comic books?

Join the livestream, jump into the chat, and share your perspective as we break down Marvel Comics, the MCU, DC’s rising momentum, and the changing state of the comic book industry.

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😠 Dok - Local Curmudgeon

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