Kicking off our Marvel Age of Comics miniseries, we talk with writer and historian Paul Cornell, about his new book, Marvel Age of Comics: The Mighty Avengers vs. the 1970s, which explores how Marvel’s flagship heroes evolved against a decade defined by social upheaval, cultural reinvention, and boundary-pushing storytelling. Cornell discusses the creative forces that shaped the era, the team dynamics that reflected changing American attitudes, and how the Avengers of the ’70s both embraced and bucked the trends of the time. Blending deep research with a fan’s enthusiasm, he offers fresh insight into why this period remains one of Marvel’s most fascinating and transformative chapters.

You can follow Paul on his website, paulcornell.com, or on Instagram @paulcornell2096.

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