Exploring the Universe of Marvel Comics
through the resources at the Pearl City Public Library
Multimedia
After being banished from Asgard (his homeworld), Thor (a member of the Avengers) must reclaim his powers on Earth while being hunted by an invasion force sent to destroy him. This film serves as a good introduction to Thor, a member of the Marvel superteam known as the Avengers. This film is perfectly suited for teens interested in comics at the Pearl City Public Library because it is rated PG-13, has ties to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and is freely accessible at the library.
LOCATION: DVD -- DVD, Fiction / DVD 4529
Branagh, Kenneth. (2011). Thor. Hollywood, CA: Paramount Home Entertainment. Retrieved from http://bit.ly/2IDZSU1
With over 2 million subscribers, the Youtube channel Comicstorian takes popular comic books, breaks them down into an easy-to-understand synopsis, and transforms them into an audio drama. The Comicstorian allows comic book fans to keep up-to-date with latest news and comics in the Marvel universe through an easy and convenient video format.
Comicstorian. (n.d.). Videos [Youtube Channel]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/user/comicstorian/videos
In this podcast, Ryan "Agent M" Penagos and Tucker Markus discuss and provide exclusive previews of the most recently published Marvel Comics. Through this podcast, teens can keep up to date with Marvel publications.
Penagos, Ryan & Markus, Tucker. (2019). Marvel’s Pull List. Podcast retrieved from https://art19.com/shows/marvels-pull-list
In this video, the Comicstorian recounts the complete story of the Marvel Comic’s event "Civil War.”
Comicstorian. (2015, April 3). Civil War – The Complete Story [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed8UZprDgkw
In the podcast “Pull List #1000,” Ivan and Tucker review the new Marvel comics released in the week of August 28, 2019.
Penagos, Ryan & Markus, Tucker. (2019). Pull List #1000. Marvel’s Pull List. Podcast retrieved from http://bit.ly/35Fkt4k