The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021. This Spider-Man was on the stairs leading into the Museum.

The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021. This Spider-Man was on the stairs leading into the Museum.

The first Marvel comics published in the fall of 1939, with cover art by pulp magazine illustrator Frank R. Paul. It contained a mixture of boys' adventure tales and Super Hero stories including the first appearances of the Human Torch - not the same character from the Fantastic Four - and the Sub-Mariner. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Original pencil and ink artwork on Cristol board of the Human Torch #16 cover done by Alex Schomburg in 1940. During World War II, Super Hero comics frequently served as Allied propaganda and featured stereotyped renderings of the Axis powers. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

The very first issue of Marvel Comics (1939) featured two co-stars who were destined to come into conflict with one another as much as they were already in conflict with the world around them. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Human Torch creator Carl Burgos and Sub-Mariner Creator Bill Everett envisioned a wild conflict when they conceived a crossover between their two serials. In their initial meeting, the Sub-Mariner rampages across New York City while the Torch attempts to stop him. The conflict reaches a crescendo when Namor unleashes a tidal wave that floods Lower Manhattan. The art work was done by Alex Ross in Marvels (1994) The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Captain America’s Sentinels of Liberty was a Captain America fan club that Timely began advertising in 1941. These were on display at the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Captain America’s Sentinels of Liberty was a Captain America fan club that Timely began advertising in 1941. These were on display at the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Jack Kirby and Joe Simon gave publisher Martin Goodman one of the biggest comic book of the 1940s where they invented Captain America. Although American has not yet entered World Ward Two, Simon, Kirby and Goodman already saw Hitler as a grave threat to the principles of democracy and equality. This bold cover powerfully expressed their feelings. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Stan Lee and Jack Kirby worked with many talented collaborators at Marvel - and if you visited the company in the 1960s, "Fabulous" Flo Steinberg was probably the first person you'd meet. As Stan's assistant, she handled his appointment, helped keep artists and writes on a deadline, responded to fan letters, mailed out "Merry Marvel Marching Society" kits, and even dealt with the Comics Code Authority. When she passed away in 2017, she was celebrated as "the heart of Marvel (in the 1960s) and a legend in her own right/" Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

A personal message from Stan Lee to all you comic magazine readers. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Jack Kirby's self-portrait with Marvel Heroes. Drawn by Kack Kirby and inked by Mike Royer in 1969. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

A copy of Fantastic Four #1 from 1961. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

A tribute to Stan Lee's cameos in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MSC). Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Scott and The Thing Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Fantastic Four #175 Cover original artwork done by Jack Kirby (pencils) and Joe Sinnott (inks) from 1976. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Original art of the cover for Fantastic Four #40 by Jack Kirby (pencils) and Frank Giacoia (inks) from 1965. The early cross-over issue reinforced the interwoven nature of Marvel's stories, while also helping promote the then new Daredevil character. This is also the earliest known example of surviving original cover art of the Fantastic Four. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Original Artwork from Fantastic Four #246. This cover art was done by John Byrne in 1982. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Original Artwork from Tales to Astonish #34. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Okoye's costume and spear; Black Panther's costume; and Shuri's costume and gauntlets from 2018's Black Panther. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Original copy of Amazing Fantasy #15 - featuring the introduction of Spider-Man. The cover art was done by Jack Kirby (pencils), Steve Ditko (inks), and Stan Goldberg (colors) in 1962, Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

The Green Goblin mask worn by Willem Dafoe in the Spider-Man movies. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Original Art by John Romita Sr. from 1973. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

As worn by Tom Holland in "Spider-Man: Homecoming" (2017). Suit - Cotton and polyester with custom 3D printing for web pattern. Suit graphics - flexible urethane head with lenses: SLS nylon, clear cast urethane lenses, etched steel mesh. Webshooters - Flexible urethane. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

As worn by Tom Holland in "Spider-Man: Homecoming" (2017). Suit - Cotton and polyester with custom 3D printing for web pattern. Suit graphics - flexible urethane head with lenses: SLS nylon, clear cast urethane lenses, etched steel mesh. Webshooters - Flexible urethane. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Acrylic paint on celluloid from 1967. Very fell cells have survived from the first Spider-Man animated series. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

The Tesseract prop from Captain America: The First Avenger. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Original Artwork by John Romita, Sr. in 1973. The first drawing of the Punisher - note that his name had not yet been decided. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Original art of a splash page from Tales of Suspense #43 by Jack Kirby (pencils) and Dock Heck (link) in 1963. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Original art of pages 11 of Tales of Suspense #48. Done by Steve Ditko (pencils) and Dick Ayers (inks) in 1963, In the sequence, artist Steve Ditko initiated the tradition of tinkering with the design of Iron Man's armor. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Original art of pages 12 of Tales of Suspense #48. Done by Steve Ditko (pencils) and Dick Ayers (inks) in 1963, In the sequence, artist Steve Ditko initiated the tradition of tinkering with the design of Iron Man's armor. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Original art of page 12 of Tales of Suspense #48. Done by Steve Ditko (pencils) and Dick Ayers (inks) in 1963, In the sequence, artist Steve Ditko initiated the tradition of tinkering with the design of Iron Man's armor. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Original Art by Bob Layton from 1979. One of the most famous covers in Iron Man history. Here Bob Layton vividly depicts Tony Starks struggle with alcoholism. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Mark I Iron Man armor as worn by Robert Downey, Jr. in 2008's Iron Man. Made with plastic, resin, metal, leather, wool and wood. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Mark III Iron Man armor as worn by Robert Downey, Jr. in 2008's Iron Man. Made with plastic, resin, metal, and wood. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Mark XLII Iron Man armor as worn by Robert Downey, Jr. in 2013's Iron Man 3. Made with plastic, resin, metal, and wood. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Iron Man Mark V Suitcase Armor from 2010's Iron Man 2. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Avengers: Infinity War, Iron Man Arc Reactor Mark L. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Loki's Helmet as worn by Tom Hiddleston in "The Avengers" (2012). Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

From left to right - Thor's costume as worn by Chris Hemsworth in 2013's Thor: The Dark World. Mjolnir wielded by Chris Hemsworth in The Avenger's from 2012. Made with Leather, resin and metal. Hela's costume and headpiece. Worn by Cate Blanchett in Thor: Ragnarok (2017). The headpiece was made from plastic. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Hela's costume and headpiece. Worn by Cate Blanchett in Thor: Ragnarok (2017). The headpiece was made from plastic. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Black Widow's costume and batons as worn by Scarlett Johansson in 2012's The Avengers. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Original production art used for the closing title sequence of 2014's Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Original production art used for the closing title sequence of 2014's Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Original production art used for the closing title sequence of 2014's Captain America: The Winter Soldier. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Roy Thomas (script) and Sal Buscema (art) in 1971. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Worn by Samuel L. Jackson in 2012's The Avengers. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Left - Captain America's costume and shield as worn by Chris Evans in Avengers: Age of Ultron (2015) Right - Winter Soldier Costume worn by Sebastian Stan in Avengers: Endgame (2019) Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

As wielded by Chris Evans in 2019's Avengers: Endgage. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Captain America Artwork Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Captain America and the Presidents of the United States. As a dutiful soldier, Cap as taken on missions for many a commander in chief. But there have been times when the Star-Spangled Avenger has stood his ground against presidents with whom he has disagreed. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Captain America and The Falcon Artwork Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Original artwork by Gene Colan in 1999. This unique commission pays homage to the cover of "Captain America Comics #46" from 1945. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Costume worn by Charlie Cox in the Daredevil TV show (2015-16). Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Unused "Moon Knight #13" cover featuring Daredevil Original artwork by Frank Miller (pencils) and Bill Sienkiewicz (Inks) Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Original artwork from the Amazing Spider-Man: Mighty Marvel Comics Calendar 1978. Done by John Byrne (pencils) and Joe Sinnott (inks) Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Original artwork for Marvel Spotlight #5's cover. Done by Mike Ploog in 1972, Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Amazing Spider-Man #101 cover done by Gil Kane (pencils) and John Romita (inks) in 1971. This issue introduced Morbius: The Living Vampire. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Done by Gil Kane (pencils) and Klaus Janson (inks) in 1975. "Warewolf by Night" was a successful series that intrduced the mystical mercenary Moon Knight. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

The cover of Tomb of Dracula #10 done by Gil Kane (pencils) and Tom Palmer (inks) in 1973 Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Eye of Agamotto from 2016's Doctor Strange. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

As worn by Tilda Swinton in 2016's Doctor Strange. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

As worn by Benedict Cumberbatch in 2016's Doctor Strange. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

As worn by Benedict Cumberbatch in 2016's Doctor Strange. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Doctor Strange #1 Interior Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Original artwork from Wolverine #1. Done by Frank Miller (pencils) and Joe Rubinstein (inks) in 1982. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Thanos Artwork Artwork Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

As worn by Brie Larson in 2019's Captain Marvel. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Captain Marvel Artwork Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

As worn by Brie Larson in 2019's Captain Marvel. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

Ms. Marvel Figure Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

As seen in 2014's Guardians of the Galaxy. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

As seen in 2014's Guardians of the Galaxy. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

As seen in 2014's Guardians of the Galaxy. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

As seen in 2014's Guardians of the Galaxy. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

As seen in 2014's Guardians of the Galaxy. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

As worn by Chris Pratt as Peter Quill in 2014's Guardians of the Galaxy. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

As worn by Chris Pratt as Peter Quill in 2014's Guardians of the Galaxy. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.

As worn by Zoe Saldana in 2014's Guardians of the Galaxy. Part of the Marvel Universe of Super Heroes exhibit. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago hosted the Marvel: Universe of Super Heroes exhibit in the summer of 2021.