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A new book shows that from the beginning, Marvel believed in the expansiveness and possibilities of the superhero film genre.

A new book shows that from the beginning, Marvel believed in the expansiveness and possibilities of the superhero film genre.

Artiquity Gallery: 2 Inverness Way North, Inverness; 415-669-4229; artiquitygallery.com. Through Nov. 30: The late Inverness artist Rick Lyttle’s “Origin Stories.” Ongoing: Works by West Marin artist Kim Ford Kitz, co-owner of Artiquity Gallery. Noon to 5 p.m. Fridays through Sundays; by appointment. Art Works Downtown: 1337 Fourth St., San Rafael; 415-451-8119; artworksdowntown.org. Through Jan. 20: “The Small Works Exhibit,” […]

Why did the Marvel Cinematic Universe aka the MCU begin with Iron Man? It all had to do with how kids reacted to toys, believe it or not.

When making 2008's Iron Man, director Jon Favreau took a page out of Superman director Richard Donner's playbook and hung a one-word mantra in his office.

  Artiquity Gallery: 2 Inverness Way North, Inverness; 415-669-4229; artiquitygallery.com. Through Nov. 30: The late Inverness artist Rick Lyttle’s “Origin Stories.” Ongoing: Works by West Marin artist Kim Ford Kitz, co-owner of Artiquity Gallery. Noon to 5 p.m. Fridays through Sundays; by appointment. Art Works Downtown: 1337 Fourth St., San Rafael; 415-451-8119; artworksdowntown.org. Nov. 18 through Jan. 20: “The […]

Marvel can't seem to replicate the creative influence of president Kevin Feige, as it keeps up with Disney's demand for content since the launch of Disney+.

  ÆRENA Galleries: 53 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley; aerenagalleries.com. Through Nov. 15: “Vanilla Sky,” paintings of Ann Shogren. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. Artist Within — A Cedars Gallery: 603 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo; 415-454-2568; cedarslife.org/events-1. Through Nov. 10: “Pet Parade,” a collaboration between Cedars and Marin Humane to show artistic interpretations of rescue and […]

Israel's intelligence community is one of the best funded, most connected, and highly effective operators internationally. It's foreign intelligence, Mossad, is particularly lauded for a series of successful operations conducted during the 20th century. However, after the October 2023 attack by Hamas, the reputation of Israeli intelligence has taken a significant hit

ÆRENA Galleries: 53 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley; aerenagalleries.com. Through Nov. 15: “Vanilla Sky,” paintings of Ann Shogren. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. Artist Within — A Cedars Gallery: 603 San Anselmo Ave., San Anselmo; 415-454-2568; cedarslife.org/events-1. Through Nov. 10: “Pet Parade,” a collaboration between Cedars and Marin Humane to show artistic interpretations of rescue and foster […]