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The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Student News Site of Monta Vista High School

El Estoque

The Marvel franchise's Moon Knight has recently risen in popularity again with the re-serialization of his antihero storyline.

What makes a hero?

Redefining superheroes and how to tell their stories
Alyssa Yang
December 23, 2022
Jennifer Walters trains to control her hulk abilities with her cousin, Bruce Banner

“She-Hulk: Attorney at Law” is a comedic mess

Marvel’s seventh Disney+ series struggles to form a coherent plot
Minjae Kang
October 15, 2022
Recent MCU movies such as "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness," "Thor: Love and Thunder" and "Eternals" have recieved poor ratings, especially when compared to previous releases.

Trading quality for quantity

MVHS​​ students and staff share their thoughts on recent MCU releases
Krish Dev and Minjae Kang
September 25, 2022
Michael Morbius possesses the ability to transform into a vampire.

“Morbius” fails to deliver a memorable origin story

The latest Sony film is an underwhelming and forgettable experience
Minjae Kang
April 13, 2022
Holiday-themed poster for "Hawkeye," released on Disney+. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios

Marvel’s ‘Hawkeye’ exceeds expectations

The fourth MCU Disney+ series is a fun holiday-themed ride
Krish Dev and Minjae Kang
January 3, 2022
Marvel’s latest film smoothly interweaves the past and the present together. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ is a feat of nostalgia

Marvel’s latest film smoothly interweaves the past and the present together
Melody Cui and Sophia Ma
December 22, 2021
The "Eternals" teaser, the film was announced at the 2019 San Diego Comic-Con.

Marvel’s “Eternals” disappoints despite an eternal run-time and diverse cast

Oscar-winning director Chloe Zhao’s venture into superhero films is overwhelming
Krish Dev and Tanish Mendki
November 14, 2021
"Flying Superhero", by MS's photos, licensed under Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercia -No Derivs Generic 2.0.

Addressing diversity in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

How MVHS students feel about racial and gender representation in the MCU
Krish Dev and Minjae Kang
October 30, 2021
The watcher, voiced by Jeffrey Wright in the intro sequence for 'What If...?' Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios

Superhero daydreams come to reality in Marvel’s ‘What If…?’

The latest addition to the Marvel universe is every fan’s dream
Tanish Mendki
October 12, 2021
Simu Liu as Shang-Chi in "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings."  Photo | ​Marvel Studios

‘Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’ is a refreshing entry for a new phase of Marvel hits

The newest addition to the MCU successfully tests the waters of classic martial arts flicks
Justin E Kim
September 7, 2021
The End of Spiderman

The End of Spiderman

People share their views on the future of Spider-Man
Elena Khan, Staff writer
September 27, 2019
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