Buying an independently published book may seem like a small transaction. A reader finds an interesting title, purchases it, and begins reading.

Behind that purchase, however, is a much larger ripple effect.

The money earned from one book may help an author pay an editor who runs a small business. It may help a cover designer maintain a studio, purchase new equipment, or develop new skills. It may contribute to a narrator’s next recording session or support a formatter building a freelance career.

Alright, fellow Marvel enthusiasts, hold onto your vibranium shields because the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is about to get a dose of organized chaos! You see, even superheroes need a roadmap, and Marvel is swooping in to save the day with an official timeline book. Yes, you heard that right—cue the applause and the Tony Stark-style smirk.