Meet Ironheart: Marvel's Youngest Genius?

Since the Ironheart series is dropping later this month (June 2025), we’re revisiting our 2022 review of some of Marvel’s newest generation of heroes—including Riri Williams (Ironheart), Nova, Amadeus Cho, and the Champions.

It’s a great refresher on where these characters came from, what makes them tick, and how Marvel’s been building a younger, more dynamic lineup of heroes over the past decade.

Keith also makes an astute connection between the number of Marvel characters attending MIT — like Ironheart, Spider-Man, and others — and the university’s real-life reputation for innovation. It’s a fun lens on how Marvel blends science and storytelling.

Whether you're new to these characters or just need a quick catch-up before Ironheart hits Disney+, this one’s worth a listen.