List of television series based on Marvel Comics publications facts for kids

Kids Encyclopedia Facts

Welcome to the exciting world of Marvel Comics on TV! Marvel is famous for its amazing comic books, and many of their heroes and villains have starred in their own television shows. This list will tell you all about the live-action and animated series that bring Marvel's characters to life.

Live-Action Marvel Shows
Animated Marvel Shows
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Live-Action Marvel Shows

Marvel has created many live-action TV shows over the years. Some of the most popular ones are part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), which means they connect to the big Marvel movies you might have seen.

Early Live-Action Adventures

Before the MCU, there were other cool Marvel shows.

Spidey Super Stories (1974–77): This show featured Spider-Man in short segments on The Electric Company, helping kids learn to read!
The Amazing Spider-Man (1977–79): This was a full TV series about Spider-Man, starting with a TV movie.
The Incredible Hulk (1977–82): This classic show followed Bruce Banner as he turned into the Hulk. It was very popular and even had some TV movies after the series ended.
Spider-Man (1978–79): This was a unique Japanese version of Spider-Man, which even had its own movie!

Marvel Cinematic Universe Shows

Many recent Marvel live-action shows are part of the huge MCU. This means they share the same world and story as the Marvel movies.

Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. (2013–20): This show followed a team of agents working for S.H.I.E.L.D., a secret organization that deals with super-powered threats.
Agent Carter (2015–16): This series was about Peggy Carter, a brave agent from the 1940s, after the events of Captain America: The First Avenger.
Daredevil (2015–18): This show introduced Daredevil, a blind lawyer who fights crime as a superhero in New York City.
Jessica Jones (2015–19): This series followed Jessica Jones, a super-strong private detective.
Luke Cage (2016–18): This show was about Luke Cage, a man with super strength and unbreakable skin.
Iron Fist (2017–18): This series featured Iron Fist, a martial arts master with a glowing fist.
The Defenders (2017): This special series brought Daredevil, Jessica Jones, Luke Cage, and Iron Fist together to fight a big threat.
The Punisher (2017–19): This show focused on The Punisher, a vigilante who fights crime in a very tough way.
Runaways (2017–19): This series was about a group of teenagers who discover their parents are super-villains.
Cloak & Dagger (2018–19): This show followed two teenagers, Cloak and Dagger, who gain superpowers and form a special bond.

Newer MCU Shows on Disney+

Since 2021, many new MCU shows have been released on Disney+, connecting even more closely to the movies.

WandaVision (2021): This unique show explored the lives of Wanda Maximoff and Vision in a sitcom style.
The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021): This series followed Sam Wilson (Falcon) and Bucky Barnes (Winter Soldier) after the events of Avengers: Endgame.
Loki (2021–2023): This show brought back the mischievous god Loki for new adventures across time.
Hawkeye (2021): This series featured Clint Barton (Hawkeye) training a new archer, Kate Bishop.
Moon Knight (2022): This show introduced Moon Knight, a hero with a mysterious connection to an Egyptian god.
Ms. Marvel (2022): This series was about Kamala Khan, a teenage girl who gains superpowers and becomes Ms. Marvel.
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law (2022): This show followed Jennifer Walters, a lawyer who also becomes a super-powered Hulk.
Secret Invasion (2023): This series saw Nick Fury dealing with a secret invasion of Earth by shape-shifting aliens.
Echo (2024): This show focused on Maya Lopez (Echo), a deaf Native American superhero.

Upcoming Live-Action Shows

More exciting Marvel shows are planned for the future!

Agatha (2024): This show will follow the powerful witch Agatha Harkness.
Daredevil: Born Again: A new series bringing back Daredevil.
Ironheart: This show will feature a brilliant young inventor who creates her own armored suit.
Wonder Man: A series about a superhero who is also a Hollywood actor.

Other Live-Action Shows Inspired by Marvel

Some shows are inspired by Marvel but aren't part of the main MCU.

Legion (2017–19): This show was connected to the X-Men movies and followed a powerful mutant.
The Gifted (2017–19): Also connected to the X-Men films, this series was about a family who discovers their children are mutants.

Marvel Television Specials

Marvel also creates special TV events.

Werewolf by Night (2022): A spooky Halloween special.
The Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special (2022): A fun holiday adventure with the Guardians of the Galaxy.

Marvel Web Series

Some Marvel stories are told in shorter web series.

WHIH Newsfront (2015–16): Fake news reports that tied into the MCU movies.
Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: Slingshot (2016): A short series about a character from Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D..
The Daily Bugle (2019–present): A web series based on the newspaper from the Spider-Man comics.

Animated Marvel Shows

Marvel has a long history of animated shows, bringing their characters to life in cartoons.

Classic Animated Series

Marvel's animated shows go way back!

The Marvel Super Heroes (1966): One of the very first Marvel cartoons, featuring different heroes in short segments.
Fantastic Four (1967–68): The first animated series for Marvel's famous superhero team.
Spider-Man (1967–70): This was the first cartoon about Spider-Man, known for its catchy theme song.
The Incredible Hulk (1982–83): Another animated series for the green giant.
X-Men (1992–97): A very popular show that introduced many to the world of the X-Men.
Spider-Man (1994–98): A beloved animated series that followed Spider-Man's adventures.
The Incredible Hulk (1996–97): This cartoon continued the Hulk's animated stories.
X-Men: Evolution (2000–03): A new take on the X-Men, showing them as teenagers.
Spider-Man: The New Animated Series (2003): A computer-animated Spider-Man show.

Modern Animated Series

More recent animated shows have continued to entertain fans.

The Spectacular Spider-Man (2008–09): A fan-favorite animated series praised for its storytelling.
Wolverine and the X-Men (2009): This show focused on Wolverine leading a new team of X-Men.
Iron Man: Armored Adventures (2009–12): This series showed Tony Stark as a teenager becoming Iron Man.
The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes (2010–12): This cartoon brought together many of Marvel's greatest heroes.
Ultimate Spider-Man (2012–17): A popular Spider-Man cartoon that often broke the fourth wall.
Avengers Assemble (2013–19): Another animated series featuring the Avengers.
Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. (2013–15): This show followed the Hulk and his super-strong friends.
Guardians of the Galaxy (2015–19): An animated series based on the popular space heroes.
Marvel's Spider-Man (2017–20): A newer animated series about Spider-Man.
Big Hero 6: The Series (2017–21): This show continued the story of the movie Big Hero 6, which was loosely based on Marvel comics.
M.O.D.O.K. (2021): A stop-motion animated comedy about the super-villain M.O.D.O.K.
Baymax! (2022): A spin-off series from Big Hero 6, focusing on the lovable robot Baymax.

Ongoing Animated Shows

Some animated Marvel shows are still releasing new episodes!

Spidey and His Amazing Friends (2021–present): A show for younger kids featuring Spider-Man and his friends.
What If...? (2021–present): This MCU series explores different outcomes if key moments in Marvel history happened differently.
Hit-Monkey (2021–present): An animated series about a Japanese macaque who becomes an assassin.
Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (2023–present): This show follows a super-smart teenage girl and her giant dinosaur friend.
X-Men '97 (2024–present): A new series that continues the story of the classic X-Men cartoon from the 1990s.

Upcoming Animated Shows

Get ready for more animated Marvel adventures!

Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (2024): A new MCU series about Spider-Man's early days.
Marvel Zombies (2024): An MCU series exploring a world where heroes become zombies.
Eyes of Wakanda (2024): A series set in the MCU, exploring the history of Wakanda.

Animated Television Specials

Marvel also has animated TV specials.

Phineas and Ferb: Mission Marvel (2013): A fun crossover special with the characters from Phineas and Ferb.

Animated Web and Shorts Series

Marvel creates many short animated series for the web.

Marvel Superheroes: What the--?! (2009–17): A humorous stop-motion series featuring Marvel characters.
Marvel's Rocket & Groot (2017): Short adventures of Rocket and Groot from the Guardians of the Galaxy.
Marvel's Ant-Man (2017): Short animated stories featuring Ant-Man.
Marvel Super Hero Adventures (2017–20): A series of shorts for younger audiences.
I Am Groot (2022–present): Short, funny adventures of Baby Groot from the MCU.