- Marvel celebrated its 80th anniversary on August 31, and you should too!
- There really is something for every kind of Marvel fan from those who like to cook to those who enjoy to taking a deep dive into the history of the franchise.
- If you love Iron Man, Spider-Man, Thor, Captain America, The Hulk, Black Panther, the Guardians of the Galaxy or any of the other superheroes in the Marvel Universe, these unique items are for you. They also make fantastic gifts for your superhero loving friends and family.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of Marvel comics, the franchise that has taken over screens both big and small and has become a worldwide phenomenon. The very first Marvel comic book was released in October of 1939 and featured stories about superheroes the Human Torch and the Sub-Mariner. Over the next 80 years, Marvel would continue to unleash a colorful cast of characters such as Iron Man, Spider-Man, Thor, Captain America, The Hulk, Black Panther, the Guardians of the Galaxy, among many, many more.
While Marvel primarily exists in comic book and movie form, there is a thriving market of Marvel-inspired goods and merchandise. Beyond shirts, hoodies, and pj's for kids, there are mugs, office supplies, and even kitchen appliances honoring the likes of Groot, Thanos, and even Stan Lee himself. Yes, there are many, many ways to pay tribute to the superheroes that we all know and love, but we've narrowed down the contenders to these 25 super cool pieces of merchandise.
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