Marvel, West Virginia | |
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  Marvel  Marvel | |
| Coordinates: 38°10′26″N81°4′32″W / 38.17389°N 81.07556°W Coordinates: 38°10′26″N81°4′32″W / 38.17389°N 81.07556°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Fayette |
| Elevation | 1,240 ft (380 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS ID | 1555060 [1] |
Marvel is an unincorporated community in Fayette County, West Virginia, United States.
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