The Skrulls are about to get their moment in the spotlight on the big screen, with Captain Marvel heading into theatres this week. But in the comics, their latest mission is a little more down-to-earth — even if the fate of their entire civilisation is at stake.
Pretty much since the original Avengers movie, Marvel movie fans have speculated that the cinematic universe could slowly build toward the most infamous interstellar skirmish of Marvel’s comic history: the Kree-Skrull War.
It’s taken a while, but Captain Marvel looks like it could finally be the film to do it—so here’s what you need to know.
The Skrulls of Marvel's comics have always been defined by their ability to mimic the physical forms of other species, but in this month's issue of U.S.Avengers, we learn how the Skrulls' natural malleability has had a profound impact on the kind of pop culture they consume.
