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12 Years Ago Today, This 10/10 Marvel Masterpiece Turned a Sidekick Into 1 of the MCU’s Greatest Characters

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April 4, 2026

[#item_full_content] A Marvel masterpiece debuted 12 years ago today, and it kickstarted one of the franchise’s best character arcs — and changed a lot more. 12 Years Ago Today, This 10/10 Marvel Masterpiece Turned a Sidekick Into 1 of the MCU’s Greatest Characters Read More

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