Marvel Comics Archives
Marvel Comics was started by pulp publisher Martin Goodman in 1939 with the anthology comic book title Marvel Comics (which was changed to Marvel Mystery Comics with issue #2). During the golden age of comics, the publisher developed a popular core of characters including Captain America, Bucky, Human Torch, Submariner, Miss America, Golden Girl, Red Skull, and many others by creators such as Jack Kirby, Joe Simon, Bill Everett, Stan Lee, and others.
Goodman used a number of corporate brands for Marvel throughout his tenure, including Timely Publications, Atlas Comics. The company was one of the largest publishers of Pre-Code Horror comic books during the early 1950s.
During the years following World War II, like many comic book publishers, the company transitioned to horror, crime, romance, and western titles among others. Marvel titles from this era include Journey into Mystery, Marvel Tales, Strange Tales, Venus, and countless others.
But the 1961 debut of The Fantastic Four signalled the start of the Marvel Universe we're familiar with today. Characters and teams such as Hulk, Ant Man, Wasp, Avengers, X-Men and more by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, John Romita, and others became the foundational characters which Marvel has expanded upon since that time.
In 1968, a company called Perfect Film and Chemical Corporation acquired Marvel from founder Martin Goodman. Marvel was acquired by film and media company New World Entertainment in 1986. New World sold the publisher to Ronald Perelman in 1989, who took the company public.
After riding high on a booming comics market and trading cards and other merchandise through the next few years, but its fortunes quickly turned with a slumping industry and other factors, and Marvel filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy in December 1996.
Toy Biz, headed by Avi Arad and Isaac Perlmutter, acquired Marvel the next year, ending the bankruptcy. In 2004, Marvel Studios' acquired funding from Merrill Lynch to self-finance its own films, and with the 2008 debut of Iron Man, the company's rise to prominence in both the American and global film industry began. The Walt Disney Company acquired Marvel Entertainment on December 31, 2009, for $4 Billion.
DC Comics Publisher and CCO Jim Lee posted to Instagram, "It can now be revealed: Marvel vs DC Omnibus cover"
Writing for Bleeding Cool, I've been making the case for a selfish Ultimate Spider-Man. Not everyone is happy about this.
Courtesy of Wolverine #48, X-Men Forever #2, Rise Of The Powers Of X #4, and X-Men Unlimited Infinity #136.
Are the Orchis' Stark Sentinels no lomger the threat they once were? (Today's Krakoan X-Men Spoilers)
Man, Avengers #12 is a greedy comic book. It is not only an official Fall Of X crossover title but also for the upcoming event Blood Hunt.
Zeb Wells married Saturday Night Live performer Heidi Gardner in 2010 and in 2024, People Magazine noticed.
New X-Men #114 by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely jumps in price on eBay after Deadpool And Wolverine trailer hits the internet.
In Wolverine #48, it's not Thanksgiving, but Graydon Creed still dishes out major family drama with daddy Sabretooth.
In Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver #3, the magical and the speedy try playing nice. Good luck with that, dysfunctional duo!
In Predator: The Last Hunt #3, Theta turns up the gore-fest. Will her brutal ballet end in triumph or tragedy? Find out Wednesday!
In Avengers #13, the Avengers face their toughest challenge against the Stark Sentinel program. Will metal fatigue hit our heroes?
Marvel are doing a new X-Men #1 and Scott Koblish has created a connecting cover that runs across the launch titles.
Jan Bazaldua is the new artist of Immortal Thor from issue 13 onwards, as seen in Marvel's July 2024 solicits and solicitations.
Dive into X-Men Forever #2 as Kieron Gillen reveals juicy Krakoa secrets. Another epic chapter or a filler fiesta? Find out!
Sean Phillips, artist of the Marvel Zombies has drawn connecting variant covers to The Walking Dead Deluxe #91-96 with the Avengers.
Find out who gets crowned the ultimate web-head in Superior Spider-Man #6. Hint: it's definitely not your grandma.
In Star Wars: Jango Fett #2, it's a hunter-eat-hunter galaxy as Jango faces off against Aurra Sing. Let's dive into the chaos!
In Ultimate Spider-Man #4, the intrigue thickens and secrets come close to blowing Peter's double life sky-high!
Check out our preview of Star Wars: Darth Maul - Black, White, and Red #1, where Darth Maul deals with cosmic horror. It's a scream!
In Jackpot and Black Cat #2, everyone in NYC has a bone to pick with Mary Jane. Even Black Cat's on the prowl. Is this a set-up?
Jonathan Hickman and Marco Checchetto’s Ultimate Spider-Man isa story about a married-with-kids Peter Parker who chooses to get a spider bite
In GODS #7, orphan Dimitri traverses the Cosmodrome looking for secrets. Will he find family or just more complex issues?
Ultimate Black Panther tops the Bleeding Cool Weekly Bestseller List, but DC Comics roars back with five of the top ten titles.
In Amazing Spider-Man #48, Peter Parker squares off against Ben Reilly in a clone showdown. What could go wrong?
Find out if Captain America can handle stealth in Wolverine: Madripoor Knights #3, or if he'll just chuck his shield at the problem.
In Spider-Punk #3, the gang swaps out punk tunes for Philly cheesesteaks as they face off with Kingpin and Daredevil. What could go wrong?
In Night Thrasher #3, Dwayne faces the ultimate showdown: fighting friends or foiling a neighborhood flare-up? Catch the drama unfold!
In Daredevil #8, everyone's favorite blind lawyer gets a giant-sized headache for his 60th anniversary. Chaos ensues!
In Rise of the Powers of X #4, the X-Men tackle betrayal with 'shocking' plans. Will this act be infamous or just another Wednesday?
In Blade #10, our favorite daywalker is back with a vengeance and some shiny new vampire powers. Will Blade finally get his rematch win?