As the Marvel Cinematic Universe grows into a multi-decade saga, the early days of the franchise (Phase 1) are becoming "vintage." Websites, trailers in their original bitrates, and early fan theories archived on forums are the primary sources for historians.

The Internet Archive (Archive.org) is a non-profit library intended to provide universal access to all knowledge. While it is famous for the , it also hosts a massive user-uploaded video library.

Links to S.H.I.E.L.D. files and blueprints.

The movie’s heavy reliance on AC/DC led to unique digital promotional kits and interviews that are now housed in the Archive’s audio collections. Why Archivism Matters for the MCU

When Iron Man 2 was released, Marvel launched an extensive "viral" marketing campaign centered around the . This included:

Because modern browsers no longer support Flash and the original domains have expired or been redirected, the is the only place where fans can still view the remnants of this digital world. It allows enthusiasts to see how Marvel began building the "transmedia" storytelling that would eventually define the MCU. Preserving the "Iron Man 2" Video Game and Soundtracks