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Western Animation: Marvel Universe

Marvel Universe is a programming block that airs on the Disney XD, consisting of material based on properties originated by Marvel Comics.

The block currently consists of:

Joining the block in 2013 will be:

In addition to the television series, the block also contains shorts such as Marvel Mash Up, as well as behind-the-scenes looks at the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Not to be confused with Marvel's published universe. Compare to DC Nation, a similar block on Cartoon Network that consists of material originated by DC Comics.

Tropes:

Animation Age Ghetto: Jeph Loeb has gone on record stating that Ultimate Spider-Man is specifically aimed at children, and Hulk and the Agents of S.M.A.S.H. has been described as being Lighter and Softer as well.
Dueling Blocks: With DC Nation fittingly enough.
Gag Dub / Stock Footage: In the vein of Western Animation/Sealab2021, the comedic Marvel Mash Up shorts use animation from older series such as Spider Man And His Amazing Friends.
Recursive Adaptation: Each show in this block has a series of tie-in comic books.
Wolverine Publicity: True of most The Avengers, but especially the Hulk. He not only gets his own cartoon, but also a lead role in Avengers Assemble, both of which will presumably be airing together.