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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

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A cosplayer dressed as Doctor Strange passes by a Marvel Studios exhibit at the D23 Expo Saturday, Sept. 10 in Anaheim, Calif.

Opinion | New fans will struggle to get into the new Marvel movies

By Livia LaMarca, Senior Staff Columnist • September 19, 2022
The overwhelming size of the Marvel franchise creates difficulties for new fans trying to get fully into the universe.
Zendaya, left, playing Michelle “MJ” Jones, jumps with Tom Holland, right, playing Spider-Man in “Spider-Man: No Way Home.”

Review | ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ is nostalgia at its best

By Diana Velasquez, Culture Editor • January 9, 2022
Culture Editor, Diana Velasquez argues that “Spider-Man: No Way Home” offers a satisfying conclusion to Tom Holland’s run as Spider-Man, and offers redemption to past interactions of the character.
Super Specific | Managing the multiverse

Super Specific | Managing the multiverse

By Diana Velasquez, Contributing Editor • January 9, 2022
In this week’s edition of Super Specific, Culture Editor Diana Velasquez breaks down the Marvel Multiverse.
Disney’s new series “Hawkeye” is streaming on Disney+.

Review | ‘Hawkeye’ is better late than never

By Diana Velasquez, Culture Editor • November 29, 2021
Culture Editor Diana Velasquez argues that despite its late arrival to the franchise, the new “Hawkeye” series has the makings of a great comedic superhero show.
The cast of “The Eternals” — from left, Kevin Feige, Chloé Zhao, Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Lauren Ridloff, Brian Tyree Henry, Salma Hayek, Lia McHugh, Don Lee and Angelina Jolie — speak at the 2019 San Diego Comic Con International at the San Diego Convention Center.

Review | ‘Eternals’ brings the MCU to new personal heights for its characters

By Diana Velasquez, Culture Editor • November 8, 2021
Culture editor Diana Velasquez argues that “Eternals” adds a new personal depth to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a deep dive into its character’s love lives and relationships.
Culture Editor Diana Velasquez argues that despite “Black Widow’s” stellar cast and unexpected success in humor, the movie falls flat as an awkwardly constructed prequel.

Review: ‘Black Widow’ is a fun yet fruitless sidequest

By Diana Velasquez, Culture Editor • July 13, 2021
Culture Editor Diana Velasquez argues that despite “Black Widow’s” stellar cast and unexpected success in humor the movie falls flat as an awkwardly constructed prequel.
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