Marvel Comics.
company that publishes comic books and related media
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
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Marvel Comics intellectual property forms the basis of the MCU.Well supported5 reports1 development inside
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Comics lore is being adapted to fit the narrative structure of the MCU.Some support1 report
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Lego hosts a challenge combining Marvel and Star Wars properties, building on its relationship with Marvel Comics.Some support6 reports1 development inside
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James Gunn considered Annihilus for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.Some support1 report
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Jim Lee promoted a live art jam on Twitch, while DC and Marvel Comics continue publishing new comic books.Some support1 report
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Both Marvel Comics and DC Comics featured monster themes in their recent publications.Some support1 report
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Inde Navarrette hosted SNL on NBC, landed the Rogue role in Marvel's X-Men, and appeared in a sci-fi thriller.Some support1 report
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Chip Zdarsky is leading the new Avengers era in Marvel Comics.Some support5 reports1 development inside
Earlier this month
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Marvel Comics is experiencing collective fatigue among the public.Some support2 reports
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Hot Toys and Hasbro are producing collectibles based on Marvel intellectual property.Well supported3 reports
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Box office success and actor hiring validate the MCU's viability, signaling future franchise expansion and cross-pollination across properties.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Asterix, a European comic, is reported to be successful, surpassing the sales value of Amazing Stories #15.Some support1 report
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Marvel Comics utilized Jody Houser for comic writing and Luke Ross for illustration on a new project that has a dual US and Canadian release, discussed on YouTube.Some support2 reports
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Marvel Comics revealed a new limited series featuring art by Andrea Di Vito and story by Dave Filoni.Well supported4 reports
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Martin Lawrence stars in a film directed by Adil El Arbi, which is connected to Ms. Marvel.Some support1 report
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Joe Quesada critiques Marvel's current market strategy while operating in the competitive US comic book market against DC Comics.Some support2 reports
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Mark Bagley contributed to popular Venom stories for Marvel Comics.Some support1 report
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IGN promoted Marvel's upcoming comic releases, with staff writer Jesse using Bluesky for professional networking.Some support1 report
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Lego produces Marvel Advent calendar sets, which are being sold by Amazon.Some support1 report
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Marvel Comics characters are being adapted for Disney+ series, with Kevin Feige discussing the MCU's future direction.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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Marvel utilized creators to develop new features for its intellectual properties.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Marvel Comics content is being used for a Disney+ TV show, and Caine is featured in John Wick: Chapter 4.Some support1 report
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The UN pushes a Superpowers Resolution with Nick Fury as he works with the UN on a crackdown, coinciding with the release of Avengers Armageddon.Some support2 reports
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Action takes place in New York City involving Marvel Comics.Well supported3 reports4 developments inside
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Charles Soule writes a new Venom series for Marvel Comics, with the character defending New York's Alphabet City.Some support1 report
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Marvel Comics allegedly refused to pay Mark Millar for his work, while Bleeding Cool reported on Marvel's bestseller list.Some support1 report
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A new Marvel Comics series plot involves a mission set in Las Vegas.Some support1 report
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Marvel Comics has entered into an agreement with Cannon regarding the licensing of its characters for film adaptation.Some support2 reports
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A Marvel Comics storyline has emerged that threatens the planet Earth.Well supported5 reports2 developments inside
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Marvel Comics personnel, including Bill Jemas and Joe Quesada, were recently associated with the company, while Bleeding Cool covered Mark Millar's work on Ultimates.Some support1 report
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A new Marvel series is announced where Doom aligns with Darth Vader and the Galactic Empire, featuring creators like Dan Jurgens and Alex Ross.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Marvel Comics announced new series and a crossover featuring Peter Parker, reuniting Brian Michael Bendis and hiring Andrea Sorrentino.Some support1 report
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Marvel Comics is utilizing David Marquez for crossover artwork.Some support1 report
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Marvel Comics and KadoComi have launched a new collaboration.Some support1 report
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Marvel Comics announced a new crossover featuring Peter Parker, with Chip Zdarsky writing and Christian Rosado and Ben Harvey handling the art.Some support1 report
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Marvel Comics and Lego launched a crossover spin-off, featuring a collaboration between Kevin Smith and David Marquez.Some support1 report
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Mars is collaborating with Marvel and Disney Cruise Line, while its products are also available at Walmart.Some support1 report
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Marvel debuts new shows on Disney+, including WandaVision in New Jersey, and features James Spader and Emily Hampshire.Some support1 report
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A Spider-Man film is being developed that draws inspiration and utilizes established source material from Marvel Comics.Some support2 reports
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A partnership between Webtoon and 20th Century Studios was announced, leading to raised price targets following strong earnings.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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Marvel Comics, Webtoon, and 20th Century Studios partnered to develop a new mobile application.Some support1 report
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Marvel Comics and Bleeding Cool discussed the market for comic book previews.Some support1 report
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Marvel Studios is exploring the use of comic properties as source material for new projects, including hiring an actor for a major TV series.Some support1 report3 developments inside
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Michael secured rights for a comic book adaptation and was portrayed as Klaatu in the project.Some support1 report
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The event details Simon Pegg's desire to join the MCU, Paul Cornell's creation of Captain Midlands, and Captain Britain's history with Excalibur.Some support1 report
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Christopher Yost announced the new Maximum X-Men series at San Diego Comic-Con.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Executive decisions are guiding the adaptation of Marvel Comics into series on the Disney+ platform.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Florence Pugh stars in a new miniseries adaptation based on Marvel Comics.Some support1 report
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Publisher maintains enduring character rivalry involving The Thing.Some support1 report
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Marvel Comics and Marvel Studios are strategically utilizing source material to expand and grow their respective intellectual properties and franchises.Well supported9 reports15 developments inside
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Taika Waititi, James Gunn, and Marvel Studios are involved in projects that utilize Marvel Comics as source material, including the Avengers.Some support1 report
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Marvel Studios is leveraging existing Marvel Comics intellectual property to develop new series and expand their shared universe.Some support1 report
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Art for Amazing Spider-Man issues was produced on February 22, 2013.Some support1 report
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Marvel Comics is producing the Black Widow series.Some support2 reports
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Hasbro shared intellectual property with Marvel Comics and commissioned Chris Claremont to write the core Rogue narrative.Some support1 report
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Jonathan Majors played the villain Kang in Marvel properties.Some support1 report
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Marvel Comics used Instagram for promotional outreach on September 15, 2026.Some support1 report
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The Avengers: Doomsday project is being utilized for a major film marketing rollout, leveraging its intellectual property.Some support2 reports
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The original art sketch cover for an X-Men/Fantastic Four crossover is listed for sale on eBay, involving artist Mark Bagley.Some support1 report
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Marvel Comics and Bleeding Cool hosted previews of published comic books on September 13, 2026.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Marvel Comics
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News at the entities that move Marvel Comics most-
Disney+ StructuralA documentary featuring Daniel Roher and James Cameron is now available for streaming on Disney+ and Apple TV.Moves Marvel Comics
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The Walt Disney Company StructuralDisney has reportedly shut down a film project involving actor Adam Driver.Moves Marvel Comics
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DC Comics OperationalDCU success drives future slate investment, with new castings announced for John Stewart, Hal Jordan, and others.Moves Marvel Comics
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Destin Daniel Cretton StructuralDestin Daniel Cretton and Hasbro are involved in projects secured by Latcham.Moves Marvel Comics
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Sony Pictures StructuralLiv Zander's book rights were acquired by Hachette, leading to planned film adaptations by Sony Pictures featuring actors like Austin Butler and Sydney Sweeney.Moves Marvel Comics
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Lego OperationalLego products are expected to see sales during the Black Friday shopping event.Moves Marvel Comics
Connections
The 40 strongest of 399, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Marvel Studios Structural
Marvel Studios utilizes Marvel Comics' intellectual property as the foundational source material for its media franchise.
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Disney+ Structural
Marvel Comics' intellectual property is adapted and distributed via the Disney+ streaming platform for modern expansion.
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Nova Structural
Nova is a fictional character whose existence is derived from the larger body of Marvel Comics.
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Ghost Rider Structural
Ghost Rider's narrative and existence are derived from and sustained by Marvel Comics' source material and publishing efforts.
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X-Men Structural
Marvel Comics functions as the publisher and intellectual property owner of the X-Men franchise.
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MCU Structural
The MCU is the realized brand and product built upon the foundational intellectual property of Marvel Comics.
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Hollywood Structural
Marvel's intellectual property is the fundamental driver of major film production within the Hollywood industry.
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Stan Lee Structural
Stan Lee co-founded and provided foundational creative oversight that transformed Marvel Comics.
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DC Comics Operational
Marvel Comics and DC Comics are engaged in intense, ongoing competition for market share and cultural dominance in the comic book industry.
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Chris Claremont Structural
Chris Claremont created and continues to contribute core source material and narratives for Marvel Comics.
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The Walt Disney Company Structural
The Walt Disney Company owns Marvel Comics, establishing a parent-subsidiary relationship.
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Sony Pictures Structural
Sony Pictures and Marvel Comics maintain a structural relationship through joint ownership and the utilization of Marvel intellectual property.
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Lego Operational
Lego and Marvel maintain an active operational partnership through IP licensing, resulting in themed products and joint market challenges.
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Webtoon Operational
Marvel Comics and Webtoon maintain an ongoing partnership for the development and distribution of Marvel titles on the Webtoon platform.
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Gerry Duggan Structural
Gerry Duggan is contracted by Marvel Comics to write and contribute content for the Godzilla trilogy.
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Tom Holland Operational
Tom Holland portrays the MCU based on the properties of Marvel Comics.
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Adam Driver Structural
Adam Driver's professional role is defined by his casting in projects based on the Marvel Comics intellectual property.
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Hasbro Operational
Hasbro produces and competes in the market using licensed intellectual property from Marvel Comics.
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Chip Zdarsky Structural
Marvel Comics formally employs Chip Zdarsky to write and lead comic series arcs.
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Kevin Feige Structural
Kevin Feige holds a formal executive role that dictates the creative direction and narrative evolution of Marvel Comics' intellectual property.
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Peter Parker Structural
Peter Parker is a core character whose narrative and existence are defined within the Marvel Comics universe.
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Destin Daniel Cretton Structural
Destin Daniel Cretton's professional function depends on adapting and directing film projects based on Marvel Comics' intellectual property.
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Ian McKellen Structural
Ian McKellen utilized Marvel Comics' intellectual property by portraying the character Magneto in X-Men film productions.
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Avengers Structural
Marvel Comics serves as the foundational intellectual property and source material for the Avengers franchise.
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Lucasfilm Structural
Marvel produces Star Wars content using Lucasfilm's IP, while Lucasfilm recruits talent from Marvel's network.
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Anthony Mackie Operational
Anthony Mackie is set to portray a character from Marvel Comics in upcoming MCU projects.
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Ryan Coogler Structural
Coogler leverages the Marvel brand and IP to develop and unveil new film projects.
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Inde Navarrette Transactional
Inde Navarrette is contracted to portray a character from Marvel Comics intellectual property in an upcoming film.
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Ashley Allen Structural
Ashley Allen is employed by Marvel Comics to write the X-Orcists series.
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Mephisto Structural
Mephisto is a defined character and villain within the Marvel Comics intellectual property.
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Mark Lindsay Chapman Transactional
A's published work featured B in the role of a villain in the Swamp Thing series.
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Dario Scardapane Transactional
The professional contract between Dario Scardapane and Marvel Comics concluded due to contract expiration.
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Kevin Smith Structural
Kevin Smith functions as a writer for Marvel Comics.
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James Spader Operational
James Spader is professionally involved as an actor in Marvel Comics productions.
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Robert Kirkman Structural
Marvel Comics operates as the major publishing house and platform for Robert Kirkman's creative works.
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Ryan North Structural
Ryan North is currently employed as a writer for the organization Marvel Comics.
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Cohen Transactional
Marvel Comics cast Cohen as Mephisto in the Ironheart project.
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Logan Structural
The character Logan is a creation that originates from the source material published by Marvel Comics.
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Al Ewing Structural
Al Ewing is contracted by Marvel Comics to write the exclusive 'Spider-Man TODAY' series.
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HBO Structural
Marvel Comics leverages HBO Max as a primary platform for streaming its intellectual property.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
6 events- Comics lore is being adapted to fit the narrative structure of the MCU.
- James Gunn considered Annihilus for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3.
- Jim Lee promoted a live art jam on Twitch, while DC and Marvel Comics continue publishing new comic books.
- Both Marvel Comics and DC Comics featured monster themes in their recent publications.
- Inde Navarrette hosted SNL on NBC, landed the Rogue role in Marvel's X-Men, and appeared in a sci-fi thriller.
- Marvel Comics is experiencing collective fatigue among the public.
October 2026
23 events- Lego hosts a challenge combining Marvel and Star Wars properties, building on its relationship with Marvel Comics.
- Hot Toys and Hasbro are producing collectibles based on Marvel intellectual property.
- Asterix, a European comic, is reported to be successful, surpassing the sales value of Amazing Stories #15.
- Marvel Comics revealed a new limited series featuring art by Andrea Di Vito and story by Dave Filoni.
- Martin Lawrence stars in a film directed by Adil El Arbi, which is connected to Ms. Marvel.
- Mark Bagley contributed to popular Venom stories for Marvel Comics.
- IGN promoted Marvel's upcoming comic releases, with staff writer Jesse using Bluesky for professional networking.
- Lego produces Marvel Advent calendar sets, which are being sold by Amazon.
- Marvel Comics content is being used for a Disney+ TV show, and Caine is featured in John Wick: Chapter 4.
- The UN pushes a Superpowers Resolution with Nick Fury as he works with the UN on a crackdown, coinciding with the release of Avengers Armageddon.
- Charles Soule writes a new Venom series for Marvel Comics, with the character defending New York's Alphabet City.
- Marvel Comics allegedly refused to pay Mark Millar for his work, while Bleeding Cool reported on Marvel's bestseller list.
- A new Marvel Comics series plot involves a mission set in Las Vegas.
- Marvel Comics personnel, including Bill Jemas and Joe Quesada, were recently associated with the company, while Bleeding Cool covered Mark Millar's work on Ultimates.
- A new Marvel series is announced where Doom aligns with Darth Vader and the Galactic Empire, featuring creators like Dan Jurgens and Alex Ross.
- Marvel Comics announced new series and a crossover featuring Peter Parker, reuniting Brian Michael Bendis and hiring Andrea Sorrentino.
- Marvel Comics is utilizing David Marquez for crossover artwork.
- Marvel Comics and KadoComi have launched a new collaboration.
- Marvel Comics announced a new crossover featuring Peter Parker, with Chip Zdarsky writing and Christian Rosado and Ben Harvey handling the art.
- Marvel Comics and Lego launched a crossover spin-off, featuring a collaboration between Kevin Smith and David Marquez.
- Mars is collaborating with Marvel and Disney Cruise Line, while its products are also available at Walmart.
- Marvel debuts new shows on Disney+, including WandaVision in New Jersey, and features James Spader and Emily Hampshire.
- Marvel Comics, Webtoon, and 20th Century Studios partnered to develop a new mobile application.
September 2026
17 events- Marvel utilized creators to develop new features for its intellectual properties.
- Marvel Comics and Bleeding Cool discussed the market for comic book previews.
- Michael secured rights for a comic book adaptation and was portrayed as Klaatu in the project.
- The event details Simon Pegg's desire to join the MCU, Paul Cornell's creation of Captain Midlands, and Captain Britain's history with Excalibur.
- Executive decisions are guiding the adaptation of Marvel Comics into series on the Disney+ platform.
- Florence Pugh stars in a new miniseries adaptation based on Marvel Comics.
- Publisher maintains enduring character rivalry involving The Thing.
- Taika Waititi, James Gunn, and Marvel Studios are involved in projects that utilize Marvel Comics as source material, including the Avengers.
- Marvel Studios is leveraging existing Marvel Comics intellectual property to develop new series and expand their shared universe.
- Art for Amazing Spider-Man issues was produced on February 22, 2013.
- Marvel Comics is producing the Black Widow series.
- Hasbro shared intellectual property with Marvel Comics and commissioned Chris Claremont to write the core Rogue narrative.
- Jonathan Majors played the villain Kang in Marvel properties.
- Marvel Comics used Instagram for promotional outreach on September 15, 2026.
- The Avengers: Doomsday project is being utilized for a major film marketing rollout, leveraging its intellectual property.
- The original art sketch cover for an X-Men/Fantastic Four crossover is listed for sale on eBay, involving artist Mark Bagley.
- Marvel Comics and Bleeding Cool hosted previews of published comic books on September 13, 2026.
Show 3 earlier months
August 2026
5 events- Chip Zdarsky is leading the new Avengers era in Marvel Comics.
- Box office success and actor hiring validate the MCU's viability, signaling future franchise expansion and cross-pollination across properties.
- Marvel Comics characters are being adapted for Disney+ series, with Kevin Feige discussing the MCU's future direction.
- A Marvel Comics storyline has emerged that threatens the planet Earth.
- Marvel Studios is exploring the use of comic properties as source material for new projects, including hiring an actor for a major TV series.
July 2026
4 events- Marvel Comics intellectual property forms the basis of the MCU.
- Marvel Comics has entered into an agreement with Cannon regarding the licensing of its characters for film adaptation.
- A Spider-Man film is being developed that draws inspiration and utilizes established source material from Marvel Comics.
- Christopher Yost announced the new Maximum X-Men series at San Diego Comic-Con.
June 2026
5 events- Marvel Comics utilized Jody Houser for comic writing and Luke Ross for illustration on a new project that has a dual US and Canadian release, discussed on YouTube.
- Joe Quesada critiques Marvel's current market strategy while operating in the competitive US comic book market against DC Comics.
- Action takes place in New York City involving Marvel Comics.
- A partnership between Webtoon and 20th Century Studios was announced, leading to raised price targets following strong earnings.
- Marvel Comics and Marvel Studios are strategically utilizing source material to expand and grow their respective intellectual properties and franchises.