The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is the highest-grossing film franchise in history. With the most recent release, Deadpool & Wolverine, taking the box office by storm, the 34 films have collectively grossed over $30 billion (£23bn) globally. But Marvel hasn't always been the cash cow it is today, and in the 1990s, the company filed for bankruptcy.

From its early comic book origins to the box office juggernaut of today, discover how Marvel went from bust to a multibillion-dollar empire.

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