Paul Cornell | The Mighty Avengers vs. the 1970s (Marvel Age of Comics)

Kicking off our Marvel Age of Comics miniseries, we talk with writer and historian Paul Cornell, about his career and new book, Marvel Age of Comics: The Mighty Avengers vs. the 1970s, which explores how Marvel’s flagship heroes evolved against a decade defined by social upheaval, cultural reinvention, and boundary-pushing storytelling. Cornell first talks about his Doctor Who writing and work in comic books before turning to the new book, which discusses the creative forces that shaped the era, the team dynamics that reflected changing American attitudes, and how the Avengers of the ’70s both embraced and bucked the trends of the time. 

You can follow Paul on his website, paulcornell.com, or on Instagram @paulcornell2096. And check out his podcast with Lizbeth Myles, Telefantasy Time Jump!