Yet this throwback aesthetic hides a bold secret. Matt Shakman’s 1960s are not merely nostalgia; they serve as a Trojan horse, introducing something far stranger into Marvel’s universe.

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On the face of it, the idea that Marvel could make something “indie” seems ludicrous. Independent films refer to those made outside the Hollywood studio system. Disney, owner of everything ...