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.
I went to London Film And Comic Con last weekend, where they were giving out free bottles of water branded with either Deadpool or Wolverine.
In his Substack newsletter, Tom Brevoort basically told us "No More Future Mutants", and that includes Cable and Bishop.
Michael Zulli, comic book writer, artist and publisherl, died two days ago, on the 8th of July, at the age of 71.
There are four Blood Hunt tie-ins published today, Avengers, Hulk, Union Jack The Ripper and Wolverine, divorced from the main thrust.
So those who pick up X-Men #1 by Jed MacKay and Ryan Stegman, may find they are directed to something additional. A secret bonus page.
This week sees Marvel Comics publish X-Men #1 by Jed MacKay and Ryan Stegman, launching the From The Ashes era of X-Men...
Tomorrow sees the launch of X-Men #1 from Jed MacKay and Ryan Stegman for the launch of the X-Men: From The Ashes era.
Amazing Spider-Man #53 spoilers ahead! But I think this one is more of a tease, with Ms Marvel leading a new team against the Green Goblin
Tomorrow's Ultimates #2 by Deniz Camp and Juan Friger reveals more of the history of what was the United States Of America.
In today's The Ultimates #2, we get up and personal with Midas, wearing a familiar suit, and having quite a familiar office.
In Symbiote Spider-Man 2099 #5, Miguel O'Hara faces his toughest challenge yet: himself. Can he resist the symbiote's power, or will he sacrifice everything he stands for?
Ghost Rider: Final Vengeance #5 hits stores this week. Can Johnny Blaze bear to reunite with the Spirit of Vengeance? The fate of Chicago hangs in the balance as he faces off against The Hood!
Joe Kelly is taking over from Zeb Wells and John Romita Jr on Amazing Spider-Man, for ten issues at least, with artist Justina Ireland.
X-Men: Heir of Apocalypse #3 hits stores this week. Archangel's got a bone to pick with Apocalypse, and he's making a house call. Will this checkup end with a clean bill of health?
This week sees the publication of X-Men #1 by Jed MacKay and Ryan Stegman, launching the From The Ashes era of X-Men.
Union Jack: The Ripper - Blood Hunt #3 hits stores this Wednesday. Will Union Jack's crusade against vampires end in victory or a bloody mess? Let's sink our teeth into this preview!
In Daredevil #11, Matt Murdock and Elektra Natchios face their most vicious foes yet. With everything on the line, can our heroes survive this brutal and barbaric finale?
In Amazing Spider-Man #53, Peter Parker undergoes a shocking transformation into Spider-Goblin. Will this new, dangerous superhuman be friend or foe? And who can stop Norman Osborn now?
In Avengers #16, Captain America faces a vampiric Hydra threat led by Baron Blood. Can the Avengers save civilians and defeat this bloodthirsty army? Find out in this BLOOD HUNT tie-in!
Wolverine: Blood Hunt #3 hits stores this week, plunging Logan into the depths of a vampire-infested aquatic nightmare. Will our favorite clawed mutant sink or swim?
Spider-Boy #9 hits stores this Wednesday, sending Bailey Briggs on a wild ride through the Multiverse. Will our young hero find his way back home, or is he destined for endless web-slinging?
In Annihilation 2099 #2, Star Lord faces off against Quasar, the Living Star, in a cosmic battle to save a world from a sun gone mad. Can Wakandan tech triumph over stellar fury?
In Get Fury #3, Nick Fury's Vietnam 'vacation' takes a turn for the worse as Frank Castle attempts a daring rescue. But is the Punisher the only one after Fury?
Captain America visits the White House in Ultimates #2, leading to a massive brawl with MIDAS. Plus, discover the dark history of Earth-6160's former United States.
Incredible Hulk: Blood Hunt #1 hits stores this Wednesday. Join Hulk and Banner on their quest to save Charlie's soul in the mysterious Old West town of Old Tucson. What lies beneath the desert?
Giant-Size Silver Surfer #1 hits stores this week, featuring a cosmic showdown between the Surfer and Terrax. Plus, a blast from the past with a classic Morg battle!
Absolute Power #1 takes the top, even beating out Batman #150, in the new Bleeding Cool Weekly Bestseller List.
X-Men #1 hits stores this week, featuring Cyclops leading a new team from Alaska. Can these mutants handle the cold and their new foes? Let's peek at their frosty future!
Kid Venom #1 hits stores this week, taking us back to feudal Japan for a symbiotic showdown. Will Kintaro's new powers be enough to face the evil that awaits?
Star Wars: Ashoka #1 hits stores this week, promising a thrilling hunt for Grand Admiral Thrawn and the return of familiar faces. Will Ahsoka's search lead to answers or more questions?