Jess Bacon

Marvel has passed the baton to a new group of heroes and, unlike their predecessors, they’re flawed and rough around the edges. It’s these imperfections that make the Thunderbolts a breath of fresh air, writes Jess Bacon. 

Steve McQueen’s war drama highlights the largely untold stories of World War II: those of the women left behind to pick up the pieces. By Jess Bacon  

Jess Bacon argues that the studio’s self-referential superhero movies had become too reliant on past victories. But recent developments show that Marvel is clearly turning the page on the Avengers – and constructing an exciting new universe.