Posted by Assembling the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Essays on the Social, Cultural and Geopolitical Domains is now available from McFarland Publishing. The Marvel Cinematic Universe–comprised of films, broadcast television and streaming series and digital shorts–has generated considerable fan engagement with its emphasis on socially relevant characters and plots. Beyond considerable box office achievements, the success of Marvel’s movie studios has opened up dialogue on social, economic and political concerns that challenge established values and beliefs. This collection of new essays examines these controversial themes and the ways they represent, construct and distort American culture.