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Marvel Comics

Marvel Comics is a New York City-based company founded in 1939 by Martin Goodman.

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Marvel Comics is the brand name and primary imprint of Marvel Worldwide Inc., formerly Marvel Publishing, Inc. and Marvel Comics Group, a publisher of American comic books and related media. In 2009, The Walt Disney Company acquired Marvel Entertainment, Marvel Worldwide's parent company.

Marvel was started in 1939 by Martin Goodman as Timely Comics, and by 1951 had generally become known as Atlas Comics. The Marvel era began in 1961, the year that the company launched The Fantastic Four and other superhero titles created by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko and many others. The Marvel brand, which had been used over the years, was solidified as the company's primary brand.

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January 26, 2022
Marvel.com | The Official Site for Marvel Movies, Characters, Comics, TV

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marvel.com
Is a
Company
Company
Organization
Organization

Company attributes

Industry
Publishing
Publishing
Comic book
Comic book
Comics
Comics
Cinematography
Cinematography
Video game
Video game
Entertainment
Entertainment
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publisher
Gaming
Gaming
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Location
Natalia, Texas
Natalia, Texas
New York
New York
New York City
New York City
Founder
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Martin Goodman (publisher)
Parent Organization
The Walt Disney Company
The Walt Disney Company
Marvel Entertainment
Marvel Entertainment
Subsidiary
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Epic Comics
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Marvel Press
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Malibu Comics
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Icon Comics
Founded Date
January 1, 1939
Competitors
DC Comics
DC Comics

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Company Operating Status
Active
Strategic Partnerships
Marvel Move
Marvel Move
Country
United States
United States
Directed by (Film)
Headquarters
New York City
New York City
Official Name
Marvel Comics Group
Marvel Publishing, Inc.
Marvel Worldwide, Inc.(Marvel comics)
Owner of
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Strange Tales
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Tales of Suspense
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Tales to Astonish
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Amazing Fantasy
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Icon Comics
Wikidata ID
Q173496

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