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Marvel's The Union refers to a superhero group that was introduced by Marvel Entertainment on February 14th, 2020. The superhero group is made up of four fictional superheros represented by each country of the United Kingdom.

Reactions to the new group met with mixed responses. Scottish independence supporters openly mocked the group whilst British unionists praised the introduction of the new superheros.

Origin

On February 14th, 2020, Marvel announced they would be introducing a new comic book series based around a superhero group called The Union comprised of four members representing countries of the United Kingdom.

Union Jack joins a new team of Super Heroes to protect the UK in the threat of Empyre! Meet the members of The Union starting on February 18. #MarvelComics pic.twitter.com/gMjch5R659

— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) February 14, 2020

On February 18th, 2020, Marvel introduced the new superhero team in more detail with character designs and a simple introduction text.

Reaction

After Marvel announced the group, it was met with mixed responses from the public. Scottish independence supporters openly mocked the idea of a superhero group comprised of the countries of the United Kingdom as the union was more divided than ever with the prospect of Scotland and Northern Ireland seceeding from the United Kingdom. British unionists praised the new comic book series and superheroes

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