Marvel Database at http://marvel.wikia.com/Main_Page
Plot: Marvel fans unite to create this comprehensive site describing the franchise's characters, worlds, storylines, and volumes. The character pages include histories, powers, relationships, and trivia, as well as links to alternate reality characters (note to new readers, nearly every Marvel hero/villain/anti-hero has a counterpart in another universe/dimension with similar costumes, different backstories, and occasional zombification). Major comics, such as The Avengers, also enjoy pages following arcs with links to specific characters and volume synopses. The site includes extensive information in an easily-accessible manner.
Genre: Websites, Comics, Graphic Novel
Reading Level: Some of the more recent comics address "mature" themes, such as violence, rape, and death, so warn sensitive viewers.
Similar Titles: Marvel Universe Wiki, Marvel.com
Personal Thoughts: While I normal caution against unofficial wikis, the fan-based site offers some of the most accessible and comprehensive information about Marvel Comics. The site acknowledges the confusing multiverse of the comics without becoming irritating or dismissive. As a result, new readers can quickly navigate the site to gain an understanding of complex storylines or characters.
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