Marvel Comics is a publisher of American comic books and related media. It counts among its characters such well-known superheroes as Spider-Man, Iron Man, Wolverine, Captain America, Thor, Hulk, Black Panther, Doctor Strange, Ant-Man, Daredevil, and Deadpool, and such teams as the Avengers, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, and the Guardians of the Galaxy. Most of Marvel's fictional characters are depicted as occupying a shared fictional universe, most locations mirroring real-life places. Many major characters are based in New York City. Film adaptations based on Marvel Comics properties have included theatrically released film serials, live action and animated feature films, direct-to-video releases, and television films. Live-action films Feature films Live-action feature films and shorts produced by Marvel Studios are set within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) unless otherwise noted. Serials and short films From Marvel imprints Icon Comics Malibu Comics Short films Direct-to-video and television films Episodes as films The following films were television series episodes released as feature films, television films or direct-to-video movies. From Malibu Comics Animated films Theatrically released films Direct-to-video and television films Episodes as films Lego films Short films From Icon Comics Reception Box office Critical and public response Marvel imprints Icon Comics Malibu Comics See also List of Marvel Cinematic Universe films Marvel One-Shots Sony's Spider-Man Universe List of television series based on Marvel Comics publications List of Marvel Cinematic Universe television series List of radio dramas based on Marvel Comics publications List of unproduced film projects based on Marvel Comics List of unproduced films based on Marvel Comics imprints publications List of unproduced Marvel Cinematic Universe projects References External links Movies at Marvel.com Marvel Comics Films based on Marvel Comics publications Marvel Comics Superhero films