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Back in 2012, “The Avengers” was an effortlessly popular group costume idea for Halloween. Gather six friends and you were set. Fast forward to today, it requires over 20 people to fill the roster, and even then, you might still be missing a few characters. With so many characters in play, it could be more enjoyable to team up with your best friend, significant other, family member, or child, and cosplay as one of the numerous duos within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

For almost a century now, Marvel Comics has been present, evolving through various stages, and it’s been a creative hub for countless characters. Most of the superheroes we recognize from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) first appeared in the 1960s or later. With decades of experience, they’ve all undergone significant transformations.

Despite a few financial disappointments like S.J. Clarkson’s Madame Web and Daniel Espinosa’s Morbius in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe, it’s been the Venom films that have kept the franchise alive. The movies starring Dakota Johnson and Jared Leto struggled to recoup their budgets worldwide, but both Ruben Fleischer’s Venom and Andy Serkis’ Venom: There Be Carnage were blockbusters when they hit theaters in 2018 and 2021 respectively. This success led to high anticipation for Kelly Marcel’s Venom: The Last Dance – the trilogy’s conclusion – as it opened in cinemas.

What’s not to appreciate about a gripping teen series? These shows usually offer a mix of elements: romance, suspense, and an array of personalities. However, what stands out the most is their emotional intensity, or as some might say, the turmoil they portray. Contrary to being labeled as “teen” productions, these series manage to captivate audiences across different age groups. Admittedly, we may have to set aside our skepticism at times. For instance, where are their guardians? How did they acquire such crucial life skills? But who’s counting? We’re already hooked!

The character Eddie Munson from the series ‘Stranger Things’ will appear in a comic book prequel titled “The Rise of Hellfire,” before the final season airs next year. While it may not be what fans initially expected, there is still a possibility that he might return in some capacity during Season 5. However, specific details about his role remain under wraps at this point.