Marvel's 616

E1. The Japanese Spider-Man

When a UFO descent brings tragedy into the life of young racer Takuya Yamashiro, he fights back by trading his motorcycle for a giant battle robot to challenge the sinister forces of Professor Monster. This is the Japanese origin story of Marvel’s most popular character, Spider-Man.

★ 6.2

E2. Higher, Further, Faster

“Higher, Further, Faster” recognizes the trailblazing women who have helped build the Marvel Universe.

★ 5.6

E3. Amazing Artisans

You know and love Marvel characters — now see how they’re brought to life with talent and tablets. Visual storytellers draw inspiration from their environments, and few fans realize how many Marvel artists live and work around the world, far from the Marvel Bullpen in New York.

★ 4.0

E4. Lost and Found

“Lost and Found” takes a hilariously untraditional approach to unearthing wild and obscure Marvel characters.

★ 4.0

E5. Suit Up!

The cosplay community is overflowing with creativity and dedication to the craft of costume building. And many individuals have found inner confidence — and lifelong friends — by embodying the Marvel characters who inspire them.

★ 4.0

E6. Unboxed

Action figures once dwelled only in toy chests, but today, they are treasured and preserved by collectors of all ages. “Unboxed” muses on the symbiotic relationship between toys and comics, plus the imaginative professionals melding the two.

★ 4.0