
There have been several big-screen adaptations of the stories from the legendary Marvel comic books which have brought their characters to an even wider audience. Shirley Tart meets a Shrewsbury man who was once an editor with the comics giant, and listens with interest to his own tale.

Mitchell’s Fold is one of the most mysterious sites in our county and one of the oldest monuments in the whole of Britain. Legends abound – but what is the history of Shropshire’s most important stone circle? Alex Byles finds out.

Ben Bentley compares and contrasts some of our county towns with their namesakes overseas.

Ken Tudor meets a couple who took on a steep learning curve to become prizewinning orchid growers.

Nathan Rous enjoys a visit to a Much Wenlock restaurant where huge strides have been made since it was taken over last year.

You’ll find a host of extra features in the print version of The Shropshire Magazine