Before the current Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel struggled through box office flops, corporate skullduggery and bankruptcy.

Marvel risks everything betting it all on a second-tier character called Iron Man.

"The Incredible Hulk" seemed like a safe bet, but struggles between actors and the studio threatened to derail the MCU.

Marvel must figure out how to integrate Thor into the world of Iron Man, as well as creating a worthy villain.

The studio had to convince star Chris Evans to return to the world of superhero movies as Captain America.

he Avengers was already underway, but with new corporate leadership under Disney, Feige's plan would be put to the test.