There is nothing like the Marvel Cinematic Universe - and there may never be again. In its sprawling universe that spans movies and TV, just who are some of the greatest characters to come out on top?
Ever since Iron Man blew up the summer box office in 2008, Marvel Studios has enjoyed rare prominence as one of the most famous and enviable movie studios in the world. Backed by the deep pockets of Disney and armed with a vast comic book library, Marvel has turned obscure characters - like Thor, Captain America, Black Panther, and especially the Guardians of the Galaxy - into pop culture icons. Under the shadow of the MCU, the hallowed halls of Comic-Con have become ground zero for everyone to find the next big thing.
