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Tony Stark, played by Robert Downey Jr., uses the Iron Man helmet to record himself in "Avengers: Endgame." The 22nd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is being released today and will conclude the devastating events of "Avengers: Infinity War."

Marvel Cinematic Universe evolves film itself

By Parker Otto | April 25, 2019

Tony Stark, played by Robert Downey Jr., uses the Iron Man helmet to record himself in "Avengers: Endgame." The 22nd film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is being released today and will conclude the devastating events of "Avengers: Infinity War."

A beginner’s guide to start reading comic books

By Parker Otto | January 31, 2019

Within the last 20 years, many comic books that were thought unfilmable have been given large budget blockbusters. Both well known superheroes like Batman and Captain America and obscure characters such as Ant-Man and the Guardians of the Galaxy have...

Fans remember Stan Lee’s legacy

By Parker Otto | November 14, 2018

Millions of Marvel fans heard the sad news Monday that comic book writer, editor and publisher Stan Lee died at the age of 95. He will forever be remembered as a creative genius who contrived amazing characters and a guardian angel who made numerous cameos...

“The Avengers: Age Of Ultron,” which was released in theaters Friday included massive scenes of action and dazzling development of characters like Captain America, the leader of The Avengers.

Avengers sequel marvels with action, development

By Andrew Roberts | May 4, 2015

“The Avengers: Age of Ultron” was a non-stop chunk of pure action peppered with razor-sharp characteristics and downright clever humor.Characters who viewers have grown to love, like Captain America, Thor and Iron Man, evolved with excellent and raw...

April movies find their ‘Captain’

By Pat Quinn | April 2, 2014

Marvel is going to start off its movie run this year strong with the captivating “Captain America: The Winter Soldier.”Captain America was frozen at the end of World War II, but has since been thawed. He’s still adjusting to the future. S.H.I.E.L.D....

The first Huskie nicknamed after an Avenger

By Eli Gehn | October 20, 2011

When Jordan Lynch came to NIU in 2009 as a freshman, he earned the nickname "Captain America" from his teammates. "He's one of those guys that can do it all," said Huskies' starting quarterback Chandler Harnish. "He can run. He's probably one of the stronger...

The Rant: We hardly knew ‘Rie

By Chris Dertz | April 7, 2011

It's a sad day for Dukies everywhere. After a long, arduous relationship, the Kyrie Irving era has ended at Duke, likely leaving Blue Devils fans everywhere distraught beyond belief. Guh. A shot to the stomach this big hasn't been felt by a fan base since...