One of the "Big 2" of western comic companies. Often credited with paving the way for the modern superhero genre between some truly wild and imaginative art and ideas from industry legends like Jack Kirby, or a much bigger focus on making their super beings more human than their contemporaries with relatable personal struggles and a deeper look into the personal lives of the heroes when they're not punching Dr. Doom in the face.
The company used to have a diverse list of series and genres however, they soon chose to focus mostly on superhero comics creating some of the most iconic characters in the medium such as Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, The Incredible Hulk, and Captain America to name a few.
Nowadays, the company is mostly known for their movie division though the original comics are still here and doing fairly well in spite of the state the western comics market has been in since the late 90s. And of course there's plenty of cartoons, TV shows, video games, and even a small handful of manga collaborations.
As for ongoing comic series from them that I'd recommend:
- Immortal Thor written by Al Ewing
- Fantastic Four written by Ryan North
- Ultimate Spider-Man written by Jonathan Hickman
- Jeff the Landshark written by Kelly Thompson
In addition there are currently crossover series going on with Predator (Predator vs Spider-Man) and Godzilla (Godzilla Destroys the Marvel Universe).
