15 week, one semester course offered SPRING SEMESTER ONLY
$420 per student
History and Appreciation of Marvel Course Description: In this one semester course students will explore the history and evolution of the American comic book superheroes that brought us the Marvel universe we know today as the MCU. We will explore early history of notable characters and their creators, following the comic book culture into the modern era and exploring these characters in the creation of TV shows and movies. Students will gain a greater appreciation of not only the original artist and history, but appreciation of the filmmaking, modern portrayal of these characters and the cultural impact. Through film and story review students will also learn to note themes, analyze story progression, analyze characters and understand character development. In addition to lectures, class time will include ample discussion time for students to share their own thoughts and opinions, providing a space for community building through common interest. Students will leave with a deeper knowledge of Marvel history and their created worlds and a new like-minded community network.
Course Units Unit 1 – The Beginning of Superheroes
The First Superhero
Early Comics
Golden Age Comics: Holy rusted metal batman!
Golden, Silver, Bronze and Modern Age of Comics
Unit 2 – Marvel Through the Years
The Life and Works of Stan Lee
Captain America
The Hulk
Spiderman
Toby Mcguire Trilogy
Spiderverse Trilogy
Thor
Iron Man
X-Men
90's Animated Series
Live Action Movies
X-Men '97
Unit 3 – The MCU Phases
Phase 1(2008-2012)
Highlight: Iron Man or Avengers
Phase 2 (2013-2015)
Highlight: Antman & Age of Ultron
Phase 3 (2016-2019)
Highlight: Infinity War and Endgame
Phase 4 (2021-2022)
Highlight: Spiderman No Way Home
Cultural Impact and Beyond (Phase 5 2023-2025, Phase 6 2025-2027)
Note: Though this class is being offered by Signing in the Gap, it will be taught in plain English and no ASL (sign language) will be taught or learned.