Women of Marvel is celebrating Women’s History month by highlighting four of the artists that are featured in the Women of Marvel exhibit at Disney Hotel NY in Disneyland Paris. Host Ellie Pyle interviews artists Peach Momoko, Elena Casagrande, Stephanie Hans, and Natacha Bustos about their their life, their journeys, and their pieces in the exhibit. 

Women of Marvel closes out our season on mentorship by bringing three “generations” of Marvel comics editors together for a roundtable conversation: Jenny Lee (Wolverine, Daredevil: Redemption, Ultimate Daredevil and Elektra), MacKenzie Cadenhead (Avengers and Power Pack, X-Men and Power Pack, New Warriors, Elektra: The Hand), and Sana Amanat (Ms. Marvel, Hawkeye, The Mighty Captain Marvel). Jenny mentored Mackenzie, who mentored Sana, who is a friend and role model to our three hosts!

Valeria Richards has had a complicated life with various influences….good and bad.  In the Fantastic Four, Sue Storm is a loving mother, leader, and mentor to Valeria. Conversely, in Marvel’s Wastelander’s podcast, Valeria’s parents are dead, and the only person left who can match her intellect is Victor Von Doom. We examine and contrast these two very different mentors in Valeria’s life.

The X-Men fostered one of the greatest mentor relationships in the Marvel Universe – the one between Storm and her “Kitten”, Kate Pryde. Kitty first enrolled at Charles Xavier’s School for Gifted Youngsters at age 13 and Storm helped her become the leader she is today. Marvel’s own Robyn Belt walks us through their relationship via some key 1980s X-Men issues featuring heartbreak, Cyclops, Storm’s mohawk hairstyle, and more!

Read Robyn’s 2020 Mother’s Day article on Marvel.com featuring Storm and Kitty here: “Listen to These Super Hero Moms, They Know Things”

Possibly the most visible example of female empowerment in the Marvel Universe is the relationship between Captain Marvel and Ms. Marvel. We explore how Kamala’s admiration for Carol is foundational to her character, especially at the beginning – literally taking up Carol’s former mantle - and how Carol’s lessons helped Kamala grow into herself as a hero.

Women of Marvel travels to Wakanda this week to meet the incredible women in that world! Host Angélique talks to legendary artist Alitha Martinez about Wakanda in the comics and specifically Black Panther: World of Wakanda (2016). We also get a special appearance from star of Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Angela Bassett – Queen Ramonda herself!

Meet Moon Girl, the certified genius 9-year-old Inhuman with a dinosaur sidekick and a pair of rollerskates! Host Angélique talks to two writers – both the writer of the upcoming Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur (2022) #1 and one of the co-creators of her character. They explore how a genius like Lunella can still have a lot to learn from mentors like Ms. Marvel and Wolverine and from connecting with peers as a mentor figure herself.

Who are the Wasps and why are there two of them?! In this episode, host Ellie Pyle digs into the relationship between Janet van Dyne and her stepdaughter Nadia van Dyne, why Janet was willing to share both her last name and the title of “the Wasp”, how her lessons helped Nadia grow, and how she helped Nadia manage her Bipolar Disorder.

We kick off the season with this excerpt from the Women of Marvel panel at this year’s New York Comic Con. A talented panel of women comic creators and editors chat about what it’s like to be the woman in the room. 

Panelists included: 

Eve L. Ewing (Monica Rambeau, Ironheart, Champions) 

Stephanie Phillips, (Rogue & Gambit #1 March 2023)

Erica Shultz (Laura Kinney/ X-23: Deadly Regenesis #1 March 2023)

Lauren Bisom (Moon Girl, Ms. Marvel)

Coming soon! Even Super Heroes need guidance sometimes; many of our favorite Marvel heroes have been supported and shaped by super powered mentors. In this season of Women of Marvel, we’ll honor those mentors and explore characters’ relationships with their teachers and role models. Through conversations with artists, writers, and creators, we will explore relationships like those between Carol Danvers and Kamala Khan (Captain Marvel and Ms. Marvel), Storm and Kate Pryde, Janet and Nadia van Dyne (the Wasps), and more!

In our latest fiction podcast, Marvel’s Wastelanders: Wolverine, Kitty Pryde comes to terms with her new life, and the tragedy and trauma from her past.  We’ll chat with writer/director Jenny Turner Hall, and actor Ashlie Atkinson who plays Kitty in the podcast. We’re also joined by associate editor Lauren Amaro who updates us on the adventures of Kate Pryde in the Marauders series.  

Thirty years ago, Super Villains won. After killing the Avengers, the X-Men, and nearly every other Super Hero, the Red Skull assumed the office of President of the United States. Since that day, a traumatized Wolverine (Robert Patrick) has wandered in a daze of survivor’s guilt and self-loathing over his failure to protect his fellow X-Men and their mutant students.Wolverine encounters Sofia, a young mutant in-hiding and vows to transport her into the safe hands of estranged former X-Men Kitty Pryde and Rachel Summers. When the Red Skull and his top lieutenant Crossbones frame Wolverine and escalate anti-mutant sentiment to dangerous new levels, our hero realizes that his only option may be to face Red Skull and his savage allies head on. But a shocking, terrible truth may destroy Wolverine first...Marvel's Wastelanders: Wolverine is the fourth installment in the “Marvel's Wastelanders” audio epic. Starring Robert Patrick as Wolverine. Written and Directed by Jenny Turner Hall, with sound design by Michael Odmark and Daniel Brunell, and original music by Rhett Miller and John Burdick. Learn more at marvel.com/wastelanders.

Kamala Khan, a.k.a. Ms. Marvel, is the teenage super hero and Avengers super-fan protecting the streets of Jersey City. And now, in Marvel Studios’ Ms. Marvel on Disney+, she’s joined the MCU! Star Iman Vellani, executive producer Sana Amanat, and head writer/executive producer Bisha K. Ali join the podcast to chat about bringing Kamala to the silver screen, with her fandom, family, teenage insecurities and all.

Jennifer Walters may be strong and green like her cousin the Hulk, but this fierce woman knows how to maintain her cool AND her intelligence when she hulks out. We’ll talk to Renee Witterstaetter about editing AND appearing in Sensational She-Hulk…plus find out from writer Rainbow Rowell what’s in store for She-Hulk in her new series.

From comics to young adult prose and beyond, Squirrel Girl represents the power of kindness. And now, she’s hosting her own radio show – squirrel-girl-the-unbeatable-radio-show.simplecast.com%2F&data=05%7C01%7CHConatser%40marvel.com%7C86fed70a65c04e2795be08da3dcae4e3%7C56b731a8a2ac4c32bf6b616810e913c6%7C1%7C0%7C637890238876767546%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=BMY7S7VXuOG2lr0AYtMSl8wCpUI%2BjMDHVE5on0aLQjE%3D&reserved=0">Marvel’s Squirrel Girl: The Unbeatable Radio Show! Host Ellie Pyle talks to star Milana Vayntrub, as well as the director of the new podcast, about bringing Squirrel Girl to our ears. We’ll also learn how Squirrel Girl shows up on the live theater stage from playwright Karen Zacarias!

The powerhouse teen super hero America Chavez has punched her way into the MCU! Host Angélique Roché talks to star Xochitl Gomez, plus the stunt coordinator behind Marvel Studios' Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness about America’s character and how they brought her to life on screen - through multiverse dimensions, star-shaped punches, Gargantos’ tentacles, and more!

From mid-century romance comics to Infinity Comics of today, Patsy Walker has stood the test of time. We’ll talk with comics legend Trina Robbins about her love of all things Patsy, find out from Jacque Nodell how the character evolved into Hellcat, and chat with editor Alanna Smith about the return to Patsy’s romantic roots.

Wanda Maximoff has a tragic history complicated by magic. We’ll find out how the Scarlet Witch, over time, becomes one of the most powerful Marvel characters. A we’ll chat with scholar Beth Pollard about magic in pop culture, artist Jordie Bellaire about coloring the Scarlet Witch, and editor Kaitlyn Lindtvedt about why Wanda is her favorite character.

Meet the beloved Peggy Carter and in particular, a fan-favorite version of her – the Super-Soldier serum-enhanced Captain Carter. Captain Carter didn’t begin in the comics or on screen. Rather, she was born on the smaller screens of the MARVEL Puzzle Quest game – but she didn’t stop there! Hear from game designer Paige Pettoruto and writer Elsa Sjunneson about crafting Captain Carter’s stories and drawing inspiration from real World War II history.

Coming soon! This spring, the Women of Marvel hosts explore eight of our favorite characters - then and now. How do Marvel heroes stay themselves AND evolve through the decades and across comics, films, games, and more. Captain Peggy Carter got her start on the screens of MARVEL Puzzle Quest. Squirrel Girl has appeared on the stages of live theater and now has her own podcast! Patsy Walker has been a model, romance star, and the fierce Hellcat. Angélique, Judy, and Ellie will talk to creators, actors, game designers, and historians to learn about the many iterations of these characters and more (like Scarlet Witch, She-Hulk, and Ms. Marvel!)!!

Squirrel Girl has taken down Thanos and Doctor Doom – but now she faces something far more terrifying… living authentically. Empire State University college student, Doreen Green, has recently been outed as a Super Hero – The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl! Hoping to unify her personas in the public eye, Squirrel Girl has created a new student radio show on ESU’s own college station. With the help of her best girl-friend, Nancy Whitehead as producer, and her best squirrel-friend, Tippy-Toe in the booth; Doreen is ready to help people more people than ever with her greatest Super Hero advice. 

And when the going get rough, she can always lean on her heroic friends: Iron Man, Spider-Man, Chipmunk Hunk, Koi Boi and Brain Drain. However, with a call-in show comes caller anonymity and not all the folks on the line want help – some want to crime – and crime hard! When a suspicious caller, wreaks havoc on New York City, Squirrel Girl and her friends will have to put their heroics to the test and prove that once and for all Doreen Green is the UNBEATABLE Squirrel Girl. It’s time to kick butts, and eat nuts!

 MARVEL’S SQUIRREL GIRL: THE UNBEATABLE RADIO SHOW! Milana Vayntrub as Squirrel Girl and featuring performances by Crystal Lucas Perry (Nancy Whitehead), Leo Sheng (Koi Boi), Davied Morales (Chipmunk Hunk), Erica Schroeder (Tippy T. Squirrel), Tina Benko (Rachel Oskar), and Peter Hermann (Brain Drain). Directed by Giovanna Sardelli. Original music by Justin Huertas and Steven Tran. Written by Ryan North. Learn more at https://marvel.com/SquirrelGirlPodcast

An exploration into the comic book origins of Black Panther via conversations with the creators who have shaped T’Challa’s journey, a celebration of the Afro-Futurism of Wakanda, and the worldwide social impact of the character.  Hosted by author Nic Stone. Learn more at Marvel.com/BlackPantherPodcast

In the Women of Marvel season finale, Angélique Roche talks to some of the women behind Marvel’s Star Wars comics – past and present! Jo Duffy and Ann Nocenti wrote and edited the comics in the 1970s and 80s, bringing new fans into comics and into Star Wars. Alyssa Wong continues their legacy, currently writing Star Wars: Doctor Aphra.

What do Black Widow, the Wasp, Shuri, and Gamora & Nebula all have in common? They’re all the subjects of Marvel’s young adult fiction books! Judy Stephens chats with YA writers Nic Stone (Shuri: A Black Panther Novel) and Sam Maggs (The Unstoppable Wasp: Built on Hope) about writing for young adults and why YA books tend to appeal especially to girls and young women.

What does it mean for comics to be called “girl comics”? Ellie Pyle hosts a roundtable of past and present Marvel editors to answer that question. They chat about the genre of “girl comics”, the romance and adventure series from the 1940s and ‘50s, and the 2010 limited series that came under fire for its name.

Judy Stephens talks to some of the women of Marvel from the 1970s! Linda Fite wrote The Claws of the Cat and Jean Thomas wrote Night Nurse, two comics aimed at a female audience in the early ‘70s – right in the middle of the second-wave feminist movement.

How do comics editors make sure that Marvel reflects the world outside our windows? Angélique Roche talks with former Marvel editor Bobbie Chase about her career and how she brought personal and political stories to the panels of comics like The Incredible Hulk, Alpha Flight, and so many more.

Judy Stephens chats with two writers who got their start with fanfiction and now write canon stories for Marvel – Mackenzi Lee, author of Loki: Where Mischief Lies and Gamora and Nebula: Sisters in Arms, and Stephanie Williams, who wrote a Monica Rambeau story for Marvel’s Voices: Legacy. Plus, Judy, Angélique, and Ellie all share their own loves for fanfic!

Ellie Pyle explores witchcraft and magic in the Marvel Universe with two historians and creator Rainbow Rowell. They talk about witches in popular culture, the history of the Salem Witch Trials, and Marvel characters like Agatha Harkness, Scarlet Witch, Morgan Le Fey, and Nico Minoru.

Women of Marvel is back with a brand-new season!! This week, we explore the changing face of fandom with cosplayer Stella Chuu and TikToker Officially Divinity, and welcome three new assistant editors to the Marvel family!

In this bonus episode, Angélique, Ellie, and Judy celebrate our huge 250th episode milestone! They look back on some favorite past episodes of Women of Marvel, talk about favorite 250th comic issues, and get excited for the new podcast season - coming very soon! 

Forty years ago, the villains of the world rose up and killed all the heroes. Well, all the heroes that mattered. The sole survivor of the Avengers, Hawkeye (Stephen Lang) is now a sideshow freak, re-living the worst day of his life for paying audiences. He's surly, broken, and losing his sight, but there's still that fire in him to be a hero, to avenge his friends. And he's ready to do what needs to be done: killing every last person responsible for the deaths of those he loved the most. Marvel's Wastelanders: Hawkeye is the second installment in the Marvel's Wastelanders audio epic. Written by J. Holtham (Supergirl, Jessica Jones), directed by Rachel Chavkin (Hadestown), with sound design by One Thousand Birds and an original score by James Harrison Monaco and JJJJJerome Ellis. Learn more at marvel.com/wastelanders.

The gang’s all here this week! Ellie, Judy, and Angelique get a chance to catch up and, most importantly, rave about all things Marvel’s M.O.D.O.K! And we couldn’t do a M.O.D.O.K episode without talking to the women who really run the show. Ellie got the chance to chat with Aimee Garcia and Melissa Fumero, who voiced two of the most important people in M.O.D.O.K’s life: his wife, Jodie Tarleton, and daughter, Melissa.

And, the Women of Marvel have a BIG announcement to make at the end of the episode. So stay tuned!

Listen to this bones episode of Women of Marvel featuring Kaash Paige.

Marvel Studios’ The Falcon and The Winter Solider has taken Women of Marvel by storm! Today we have three interviews with the badass women behind and in front of the camera. Director Kari Skogland and actresses Amy Aquino and Erin Kellyman chat about the series and joining the Marvel Universe.

Women of Marvel #1 has arrived! To kick off the celebration, Judy spoke with former Marvel editor Louise Simonson about working at Marvel in the 80s, creating Power Pack, working on X-Factor, and of course, her forward in Women of Marvel #1!

Inspired by the growing popularity of comic book dialogue, literature, and academia, Angelique interviews professor and comic book historian Deborah Elizabeth Whaley. Whaley is the author of Black Women in Sequence: Re-inking Comics, Graphic Novels, and Anime, a deep dive into the history (or lack thereof) of Black women’s representation in sequential art. They talk about the importance of scholarship in comics, little-known Black female artists and heroes, and how consumers of color create meaning when engaging with art.  

Allow her to re-introduce herself! Cindy Moon AKA Silk is back in action TODAY in Silk #1, written by YA author Maurene Goo with art by Takeshi Miyazawa. Ellie, who was in the room when Cindy was first introduced in Amazing Spider-Man, chats with Maurene Goo about her career, taking the reins in Cindy’s new adventures and how her love for reading lead her from journalism, to publishing, to authorship and beyond.

It’s a Marvel Studios’ WandaVision extravaganza! To kick off this jam-packed episode, Ellie chats with head writer Jac Schaeffer about her approach to Wanda’s story arc, journeying through the decades, and much more. Then, we hear from Elizabeth Olsen, Kathryn Hahn, and Teyonah Parris about stepping into the shoes of Wanda Maximoff, Agatha Harkness, and Monica Rambeau.

Happy Women’s History Month! Today, Women of Marvel celebrates with a special roundtable featuring some of the amazing women working at Marvel. Judy is joined by our colleagues Haley Conatser, Jennifer Lai, Faith D’Isa, and Alana Herrnson to talk all things fandom! Even though these women have different roles, their love for Marvel’s characters, stories and community knows no bounds.

After the interview, make sure to stay tuned for a clip from Marvel’s Declassified’s final episode titled “ Fandom Through the Ages”. In the clip, fellow woman of Marvel, Lorraine Cink, chats with the legendary Yaya Han about cosplay.

Today, Women of Marvel is taking us back! With the return of Ta-Nehisi Coates’ Black Panther run on February 24th, we decided to revisit Angelique’s conversation with professor, rapper and all-around ”Cool Girl” Enongo Lumumba-Kasongo AKA Sammus (yes, that Sammus!). Join Judy and Angélique for this encore episode about hip-hop, Afro-futurism and all things nerdy.

If you want a refresher in anticipation for Black Panther #23, sign up for Marvel Unlimited to get access to all the Black Panther lore that came before.

Also launching on February 24th is Marvel’s Voices Legacy #1 - an amazing anthology featuring some of the most beloved Marvel characters! The comic features stories written by acclaimed writers like Nnedi Okorafor, Tochi Onyebuchi, Stephanie Williams and many, many more.

Surprises abound in Marvel Studios’ WandaVision, streaming now on Disney+! Judy chats with costume designer Mayes Rubeo about what it was like to jump between eras and styles as she worked on this show. Plus, Rubeo shares some insights from her decades-long career in the field of costume design.

Women of Marvel is ringing in the new year with Phoenix Carnevale, martial artist extraordinaire! Join Ellie and guest cohost Jamie Frevele for this encore of one of our favorite episodes.

Phoenix Carnevale delivers an impressive one-two punch: she can spar like a real-life super hero AND she’s a massive Marvel fan. Guest co-host Jamie Frevele (Editor, marvel.com) has a deep conversation with Phoenix about her philosophy as a trainer, actor, and fight commentator. A lifelong comic book reader, Phoenix shares how characters like Daredevil, Wolverine, and Storm have inspired her both personally and professionally.

Plus, two announcements! First off, we’re introducing “Asked and Answered With the Women of Marvel.” Every two weeks on marvel.com, this series will spotlight a different woman of Marvel by asking her anything from “What’s the best advice you’ve gotten?” to “When humans live on Mars, what one food must we bring?” Installments of this series will show up on http://marvel.com/womenofmarvel every other Friday starting tomorrow.

Also, announcing Women of Marvel #1, Women of Marvel’s first comic, coming this April! Get in on the ground floor with this amazing assembly of writers and artists from all over entertainment. Comics legend Louise Simonson kicks things off with a must-read introduction!

Happy New Year! This week Ellie chats with two very special guests about Marvel’s newest series, Marvel’s Declassified. This Week in Marvel’s Lorraine Cink, co-host of Marvel’s Declassified, and Women of Marvel’s own Rebecca Seidel, senior producer of Marvel’s Declassified, join the show to give a behind-the-scenes look into the show and all the exciting episodes to come!

’Tis the season for Marvel toys! Whether you’re a casual fan or an avid collector, chances are you’ve come across a Marvel toy or action figure that’s brought some joy into your day. In the “Unboxed” episode of Marvel’s 616, streaming now in Disney+, we meet toy experts, designers from Hasbro and Funko, toy photographers, and pro collectors who show us how toys and fandom connect. Angélique chats with Sarah Ramos, who directed this episode, about what she learned about the toy industry and how she sees the world of toys differently now.

Plus, speaking of toys and the holidays, Angélique and Ellie share their Marvel gift picks for the season.

Miles Morales is everywhere—and now, you can journey with him even further in Marvel’s Miles Morales: Spider-Man. But the adventure doesn’t stop with the game. Writer Brittney Morris penned a prequel novel for the game, also out now, called Marvel’s Miles Morales: Spider-Man - Wings of Fury. Angélique chats with Brittney about her unusual path into becoming an author, what it was like to write a Miles Morales book, and why gaming is so important to her.

Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales is available here: https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/marvels-spider-man-miles-morales/

And Brittney’s book, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales - Wings of Fury is available here: https://titanbooks.com/70338-marvels-spider-man-miles-morales-wings-of-fury/.

Headshot by Tori Stauffer Photography: www.toristauffer.com

Ms. Marvel and Squirrel Girl take center stage in the upcoming "Marvel Spotlight" episode of Marvel's 616, streaming on Disney+! The moving final episode of this documentary series follows two classes of high school students as they rehearse the Marvel Spotlight plays. To get an inside look, Ellie chats with Alison Brie, who directed the episode. Alison reflects on her own experiences with high school theater and shares some behind-the-scenes stories.

Then, Ellie hops on a call with Madeline Stanley and Briana Morales, who starred in the plays. They talk about what they learned from performing as Squirrel Girl and Ms. Marvel—and what it was like to rehearse with a film crew in the room.

"Marvel's 616" premieres exclusively on Disney+ tomorrow, November 20.

Natacha Bustos is part of the next generation of elite artists, Marvel’s Stormbreakers! Ellie spoke to the Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur artist about her colorful career, including what it’s like to be a part of Marvel’s brand new talent distinction program. Marvel fans, Bustos is one to keep an eye on!

Oh, the horror! With Halloween nigh, we’ve summoned associate editor Sarah Brunstad and assistant editor Lauren Amaro for a bone-chilling broadcast. Join Ellie and our guest editors for a dissection of what goes into making a macabre Marvel comic, featuring frightening favorites like Werewolf by Night and Immortal Hulk.

Phoenix Carnevale delivers an impressive one-two punch: she can spar like a real-life Super Hero AND she’s a massive Marvel fan. Guest co-host Jamie Frevele (Editor, marvel.com) has a deep conversation with Phoenix about her philosophy as a trainer, actor, and fight commentator. A lifelong comic book reader, Phoenix shares how characters like Daredevil, Wolverine, and Storm have inspired her both personally and professionally.

Avengers Assemble!…for fifth period. In the high-spirited middle-grade novel Avengers Assembly, Marvel’s youngest characters find themselves in an after-school program for Super Heroes, where they must fend off every threat from super villains to peer pressure. Guest host and Marvel.com editor Christine Dinh caught up with author Preeti Chhibber to discuss what it was like to write Miles Morales, Kamala Khan, and Doreen Green, as well as what it would be like to have Quicksilver as your vice principal and Ant-Man as your teacher.

Notebooks open, pencils ready!

What does it take to be an Avenger? Answer: mocap suits, very heavy helmet-cameras, and lots of talent. Angélique caught up with some of the actors behind earth’s mightiest heroes in Marvel’s Avengers video game, including Laura Bailey (Black Widow), Sandra Saad (Ms. Marvel), and Jolene Andersen (Monica Rappaccini). With as much chemistry in real-life as in the game, the group talked about everything from the unique performance capture process to favorite stories from the set!

Choose your own adventure? How about choose your own…Avenger?

The time has finally come: Marvel’s Avengers is being released on all platforms tomorrow, September 4! In this highly-anticipated new game, you can assemble your own roster of Avengers and play as the hero of your choice. In the first of two episodes celebrating the arrival of Marvel’s Avengers, Ellie and Angélique share what they're most looking forward to about the game. Then, Ellie chats with three people who worked on the game’s development: Hannah MacLeod (Narrative Designer), Rose Hunt (Senior Producer), and Magali Stretton (Senior Game Designer). They share some of their favorite stories from putting the game together, as well as advice for people just getting started in the industry.

She-Hulk is one of Marvel’s strongest, smartest, and funniest characters, so Ellie called up She-Hulk expert Lorraine Cink, one of Marvel’s strongest, smartest, and funniest real-life women. Lorraine enlightens Ellie about She-Hulk’s storied history with the Fantastic Four, Avengers, and as a headliner of her own books. Plus, she dishes about what you can expect from the green bombshell in the explosive comics event, Empyre!

Be sure to catch Lorraine on This Week In Marvel and Earth’s Mightiest Show!

Author Sam Maggs is, much like the title character of her book The Unstoppable Wasp: Built On Hope, unstoppable. A Star Wars geek with a master’s degree and a passion for women in STEM, Maggs has written characters from Spider-Man to Captain Marvel and, today, she tells Ellie what it was like to get acquainted with the young hero Nadia Van Dyne!

Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. is now in its seventh and final season, rounding out an epic seven-year run. The whole season is full of surprises, but the latest episode is an especially big moment for Elizabeth Henstridge, who plays Agent Jemma Simmons: it’s her directorial debut! In this on-set interview with Judy, Elizabeth talks about what it was like to direct for the first time, how she built up her directing skills for an extra-challenging episode, and how it feels to look back at seven seasons of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Characters like Misty Knight and Captain Marvel have an additional, perhaps under-appreciated super power in the iconography of their hair. Who could speak to this better than Misty Knight herself, Marvel’s Luke Cage actor Simone Missick? We’re throwing it back to our 2018 conversation with Missick and Angélique (before she was a host!), in which they discussed the influential cultural role hair plays on and off the screen.

Last year, in celebration of Pride Month and in honor of the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, Judy and Sana spoke to writers Vita Ayala, Tini Howard, and Leah Williams about everything from breakthrough moments in their careers to Queer representation in comics.

It’s Pride month once again, and we are physically isolated but hardly alone. Now joined by Ellie, the hosts continue to celebrate LGBTQ+ pride by listening back to this personality-packed interview.

In 2018, Judy spoke to video game journalists Andrea Rene, Terri Schwartz, and Allegra Frank about their collective experiences in the world of gaming. Today, Andrea joins Judy for a follow-up conversation about how the video game industry has changed since then, including how it has evolved to adapt to the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis.

Eager to continue the conversation? If you’d like to hear from the perspectives of gamers, themselves, check out our previous interview with Jay-Ann Lopez and Chelsea Cueto of Black Girl Gamers: https://www.marvel.com/articles/digital-series/women-of-marvel-black-girl-gamers-inclusive-spaces

Plus, exciting news! Women of Marvel has a new host! We’re thrilled to welcome Ellie Pyle to the family. With an impressive background in all facets of entertainment including video games, we think this episode is a perfect introduction.

Today, Women of Marvel is taking a step back to acknowledge the current state of unrest in the United States, and to stand in solidarity with the Black community. In place of an episode this week, Angélique Roché reflects on this moment and recommends five other podcasts to listen to. These are shows that give historical context to #BlackLivesMatter, amplify the work of journalists of color, and celebrate Black joy.

Angélique Roché's list of recommended podcasts:

Afropunk Solution Sessions: https://afropunk.com/solution-sessions/

Code Switch: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510312/codeswitch

The Stoop: http://www.thestoop.org/

Reveal: https://www.revealnews.org/episodes

If you were to combine Ironheart’s brilliance, Shuri’s technological prowess, and She-Hulk’s wit, you might end up with a character like Sammus. A rap artist, professor, sound designer, gamer, and much more, Sammus does it all. Through music that merges pop culture and poetry, and coursework that crosses academia with Afrofuturism, Sammus is certified Marvel material.

Angélique recently called up Sammus to talk about her multi-faceted career, and how her nerdy passions continue to inspire her work.

From arcade games to Iron Man VR, Marvel has been a mainstay of the gaming world since its humble beginnings. Today, the gaming community includes billions of players from all over the globe, including Jay-Ann Lopez and Chelsea Cueto, whose legions of followers comprise their gaming collective, Black Girl Gamers (BGG).

Angélique and Judy recently called up Lopez and Cueto to discuss how BGG has paved the way for the future of the community by creating a safe, inclusive space for women of color in gaming.

New York Times best-selling author Nic Stone is a brilliant, inspirational writer of young-adult literature. Shuri is a brilliant, inspirational young adult in Marvel Comics. That’s why Stone’s newest book, “Shuri: A Black Panther Novel,” which debuts May 5, promises to be a brilliant, inspirational story, and a welcome addition to the Marvel pantheon of prose.

Judy and Sana recently called Stone for an all-encompassing conversation about the ups and downs of her career, as well the influences behind her latest novel from Marvel.

Magical beings of Marvel assemble to learn mystic arts and make hearts so dark tremble. Strange Academy, the newest book for your shelf — it has magic, it has New Orleans, it has the Doctor (Strange) himself! So Kathleen Wisneski, associate editor on the book, joins us today for a special inside look.

Join our hosts Judy, Sana, and Angelique as they peek into this world of mystique.

Galactus cometh, Jennifer produceth, and Lauren writeth! In this behind-the-scenes look at MARVELS, the action-packed audio-fiction podcast based on the Kurt Busiek/Alex Ross graphic novel of the same name, writer Lauren Shippen and producer Jennifer Manel dish about the surreal experiences of bringing the Fantastic Four to the world of audio, working with actors Method Man and AnnaSophia Robb, and much much more. Make sure to listen to MARVELS, now available wherever you get your podcasts!

Live from C2E2 in Chicago, Judy Stephens hosts a ~ spicy ~ panel with celebrated writers Rainbow Rowell (Runaways), Eve Ewing (Champions), Gail Simone (Domino), and Leah Williams (X-Factor). They talk about pushing boundaries in comics, as well as what it’s like to step into Marvel’s long lineage of characters while keeping their own creative voices.

In 1977, rookie comic book writer Ann Nocenti was given one daunting instruction for her first assignment: kill Spider-Woman. More than 40 years later, Spider-Woman is very much alive. Not only that, she’s the subject of an upcoming series of her own, written by Karla Pacheco.

On this episode, the Women of Marvel hosts invite Nocenti and Pacheco to reflect on Spider-Woman’s extraordinary legacy, as well as what it’s been like to step into her shoes.

Who is Spider-Man without his signature red and blue? Black Widow without her black suit? This episode highlights the critical role fashion plays in comics, through a discussion with fashion historian Dr. Valerie Steele about placing comic clothing in a cultural context, followed by a chat with artist Kris Anka about his process of designing (and re-designing) costumes for comic book characters.

And if that wasn’t enough, Marvel Talent Relations Coordinator Emily Newcomen guest co-hosts! Emily draws from a wealth of Marvel experience, a degree from the Fashion Institute of Technology, and weekly Marvel #BestDressed posts on Twitter, lending some valuable expertise to this week’s show.

When she started working at Marvel in the late 1970s, Jo Duffy was eager to make a splash. As a Marvel editor and writer, she worked on Power Man and Iron Fist, Doctor Strange, early Star Wars comics, and countless other titles. She tells Judy and Sana about her early days as a Super Hero fan, being one of the first women to work in the Marvel bullpen, and laying the groundwork for future women of Marvel.

Sana calls up Tokata Iron Eyes, a 16-year-old leader within her indigenous community. From an early age, Tokata has stood up for Lakota land and worked to amplify her community’s history and legacy. Speaking over the phone from the Pine Ridge reservation in South Dakota, Tokata reflects on the power of storytelling and why she’s so passionate about empowering other young people in her community.

For more about Tokata, and to see her story immortalized in a Marvel comic book, watch the next episode of Marvel’s Hero Project, streaming January 17 on Disney+.

Judy sits down with Elizabeth Hurley, who joined the cast of Marvel’s Runaways this season as the magical and sinister Morgan le Fay. But first: who even is Morgan le Fay? To answer that question, Judy and Sana welcome Lorraine Cink to the studio to give them the lowdown on Morgan le Fay’s character in the comics.

Ally Maki plays Mina Hess in Marvel's Cloak & Dagger and voices Giggle McDimples in Toy Story 4. When she's not onscreen, she's busy running the Asian American Girl Club, an apparel brand she founded that's focused on redefining what it means to be a modern Asian American woman. Judy and Sana welcome her into the studio to talk about her acting career, founding her owncompany, and why it's important to own your narrative.

Judy, Sana, and Angélique share standout memories from an eventful year at Marvel and beyond! Their highlights include the five-year anniversary of Kamala Khan, the red carpet for Marvel Studios’ Captain Marvel, and the recent launch of Marvel’s Hero Project.

This week, Judy and Angélique board the Millennium Falcon and journey to the Star Wars Expanded Universe! First, Judy speaks with Rebecca Roanhorse, writer of the new novel Resistance Reborn. The book is part of “Journey to Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” a series of books and comics connected to the upcoming film. Then, Judy goes to Lucasfilm in San Francisco and sits down with Jennifer Heddle, Executive Editor of Star Wars books for Disney Publishing.

With the help of Alice Rosenthal (Business & Content Manager for Licensing & Creative Services) and Lorraine Cink (Senior Creative Producer, cohost of This Week in Marvel), Judy, Sana, and Angélique give you the rundown on which Marvel gifts will make you the most loved gift-giver in your family this holiday season. Looking for certain types of gifts in particular? Here are all the categories they get into:

(3:47) – TO READ

(8:37) – TO WEAR

(13:27) – TO PLAY

(17:40) – TO USE / TO LIVE

(22:51) – TO WATCH

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Box sets of films based on

Action-packed stories

Socks with our heroes drawn

In all their glories

Funkos in loot crates all tied up with strings

These are a few of our favorite things!

What happens after a comic is written and drawn? To close out their behind-the-scenes look at the making of EXCALIBUR, Judy and Sana talk through all the finishing touches with Assistant Editor Annalise Bissa and colorist Erick Arciniega. Plus, Editor-in-Chief CB Cebulski returns to tie it all together.

Judy and Sana begin a two-episode journey into how comic books get made, from concept to final product. To do this, they go behind the scenes of the new EXCALIBUR run, interviewing creators at all stages of the process. In Part 1, they introduce EXCALIBUR with Marvel Comics Editor-In-Chief CB Cebulski, then talk to Senior Editor Jordan D. White, writer Tini Howard, and artist Marcus To.

In just a few short years, Jen Bartel's art has jumped from the pages of comics to all kinds of places — Adidas shoes, Metallica posters, pins, and so much more. She tells Judy and Sana all about how she finally nailed down her singular style, how a combination of fan art and reliability helped land her first big jobs, and why mentoring new artists is so important.

Judy sits down with actress and cancer activist (or "actor-vist") Sharon Blynn about the mission behind her foundation, Bald is Beautiful, and her experience in Marvel Studios' Captain Marvel and Spider-Man: Far From Home. You may recognize her as Soren, the Skrull refugee who fought side-by-side with her husband Talos!

Lorraine Cink returns to highlight the magnificent women Super Heroes throughout Marvel history! In this special 2010s edition, she covers the introduction of our latest crew of heavy-hitters including Ms. Marvel, Iron Heart, Moon Girl, and more!

Lorraine Cink chats with playwright Masi Asare about "Mirror of Most Value", part of the Marvel Spotlight program which creates plays for teenagers. They talk about how to recreate fanfiction for the stage, Ms. Marvel's intense relatability, and more.

Playwright Karen Zacarias joined Sana for a discussion about her new work "Squirrel Girl Goes to College" for the Marvel Spotlight program, which creates stage plays for teenagers. They chat about her getting into writing as a way to empathize with a former bully, reading and collecting comics with her husband, and more!

Sana and Judy welcome comedian and podcaster Jackie Kashian to discuss her proud Marvel fandom from reading comics, watching film and tv, to playing the video games. They also talk about her podcast, the Dork Forest, and how it exists as a place for people to fully embrace their biggest dorkdom.

Fellow podcasters Caroline Ervin and Cristen Conger of “Unladylike” join Judy and Sana to talk about their new book “Unladylike: A Field Guide to Smashing the Patriarchy and Claiming Your Space” and more!

Judy and Sana celebrate their 10th San Diego Comic-Con panel by stacking the stage with eight amazing Marvel women: Kathleen Wisneski (Associate Comics Editor), Nnedi Okorafor (Marvel writer); Amanda Conner (Marvel artist), Trinh Tran (Executive, Production & Development, Marvel Studios), Vanessa Marshall (Voice Actor, Games and Animation), Aimee Carlson (VP of Original Programming, Marvel TV), Becka McIntosh (Director of Operations, Marvel Games), and Victoria Alonso (EVP, Production, Marvel Studios).

Judy sits down with three women who were central to the making of 'Wolverine: The Lost Trail': Chloe Prasinos (Associate Director), Chloe Wilson (Producer), and Angélique Roché (Consulting Producer). You can now listen to 'Wolverine: The Lost Trail' on any podcast player, including Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, and Google Play.

Lorraine Cink returns with another collection of women Super Heroes throughout Marvel history, this time featuring The Runaways, Shuri, Kate Bishop and more from the 2000s!

Judy and Sana talk to fellow podcaster Teresa McElroy about lowering the barrier of entry for intimidating topics, raising a family, and co-hosting a podcast called Shmanners with her husband.

To celebrate Pride Month, Judy and Sana asked three Marvel creators to share their stories - Vita Ayala, writer of AGE OF X-MAN: PRISONER X and ACTS OF EVIL, Tini Howard, writer of THANOS and AGE OF CONAN: BELIT, and Leah Williams, writer of GWENPOOL STRIKES BACK and X-TREMISTS.

Judy visits the set of Marvel's "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." to talk to Chloe Bennet (Daisy "Skye" Johnson), Natalia Cordova-Buckley (Elena "Yo-Yo" Rodriquez), and Ming-Na Wen (Melinda May) about how their characters have grown over the years and what fans can expect from the 6th season.

Watch brand new episodes of Marvel's "Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D." Season 6 on Fridays at 8|7c on ABC!

Lorraine Cink is back with another decade of women Super Heroes! This time, we're in the '90s with Jubilee, Rogue, Squirrel Girl, and more!

In celebration of Marvel Studios' "Captain Marvel", Judy, Sana and Lorraine talk to Mary Livanos of Marvel Studios and Brigadier General Jeannie Leavitt. Go pick up Marvel Studios Captain Marvel on Digital now and on Blu Ray June 11th.

Judy and Sana talk with writer and journalist Ann Nocenti about how she got her start at Marvel all the way through creating iconic characters like Typhoid Mary, Longshot and Mojo. Afterwards, our very own Lorraine Cink returns to talk about some rad ...

Judy and Sana talk to actress Tati Gabrielle about how she ended up at the red carpet for Marvel Studios' "Captain Marvel," her roles on "Chilling Adventures of Sabrina" and "The 100," and what cryptid she sees herself as.

Judy and Sana talk with Earth's Mightiest Show co-host Lorraine Cink, Senior Writer at Insomnia Sam Maggs, Writer Margaret Stohl, Marvel Sales & Communications Administrator Andrea Towers, and Marvel VP of Creative & Content Development Stephen Wacker ...

Judy and Sana talk with Marvel's 'Cloak and Dagger" stars Olivia Holt (Tandy Bowen/Dagger) and Emma Lahana (Brigid O'Reilly / Mayhem) about their experiences working on the new season, and the ways their characters grow throughout the year.

In this Marvel Studios' Avengers: Endgame Special, correspondent Tamara Krinsky spoke with actor Karen Gillan (Nebula) and Executive Producer Trinh Tran about their incredible experience working on the film.

Judy talks to Hasbro designers Monica Liza Lopez and Candace J. Metzger about the process and excitement behind creating a new and diverse line of toys for "Marvel Rising"!