Listing News:
Get these Really Cool Avengers Movie Thor, Hulk, Iron Man, and Captain America Bobble Heads from our Amazon affiliate, The Comic Book Store!
---
Labels:
Avengers,
Bobble Heads,
Collectibles,
Marvel,
Novelties
The Comic Book Listings Blog:
In an absolutely Stunning move, Marvel Entertainment Inc. (MVL) has SOLD OUT to Mickey Mouse... er, I mean, to the Walt Disney Co. (DIS), for a mere $4 billion in cash and stock.
Under the deal, which was announced Monday and is expected to close by the end of the year, Disney will acquire the rights to 5,000 Marvel characters.
I can see it now...
"Sleeping Beauty Meets Spiderman"!
"The Seven Dwarfs vs The Fantastic Four",
"The Incredible hulk Seeks the Wizard of OZ".
Holy Mixed Marriages Batman! huuu?
Here's something for ya!
Back on June 2, 2008. I wrote a news article about Marvel Entertainment being Added to the S&P Mid-Cap 400 Index. At that time, Marvel Entertainment shares were selling for $34.89 in after hours trading.
Now Dig This!
Marvel shareholders will receive $30 per share in cash, plus 0.745 Disney shares for every Marvel share they own. That values each Marvel share at $50 based on Friday's closing stock prices.
Marvel shares shot up $9.77, or 25 percent, to $48.42 in afternoon trading Monday. Disney shares fell 79 cents, or 2.9 percent, to $26.05.
Bottom Line?
What do You think of this mixed marriage?
(Especially after the Phenomenal Iron Man Movie produced by Marvel Entertainment.)
Good Thing? ... Bad Thing?
---
Sources:
Labels:
Marvel,
Marvel Comics,
News,
Odd Stuff,
Press Release
 |  |
Labels:
Marvel,
Marvel Comics,
News
ComicBookListings:
Marvel Superheroes Could Not Stop Marvel Entertainment's Stock Drop!
From the Comic Book Listings news room- Reports are coming in from all over now of Marvel Entertainment's (MVL) second quarter failure to perform as analyst expected.
But wait a minute!
Does that mean Marvel Superheroes Iron Man and The Incredible Hulk have failed us with lower than expected earnings from the comic book giant's two Blockbuster movie releases?
Does that mean you should sell your Marvel Entertainment stock?
Not so fast!
As Julia Boorstin, a CNBC reporter, writes-
Marvel Entertainment's (MVL) second quarter came in solid, posting a 60 percent increase in net income, and raising its full-year forecast on the boffo performance of Iron Man and The Hulk.
But its stock took a superhero-sized tumble, plummeting over 13 percent and ending the day down 11.5 percent. The problem? Marvel raised its full-year earnings outlook to between $1.55 per share and $1.75 per share on $450 million to $480 million in revenues. But those increases weren't as high as Wall Street analysts were expecting, and that's what caused the stock to dip. Read More.
I blew it when I wrote in June that Marvel Entertainment (NYSE: MVL) would have to raise its guidance by at least $0.40 per share for 2008; I was off by half. Wall Street's analysts -- who projected at least $1.96 in full-year 2008 profit rather than the $1.55 to $1.75 Marvel now expects -- were off even more.
What we had all hoped is that Marvel's 2006 illustrative film profit model was perfectly accurate and that, with a $300 million megahit in Iron Man, the studio would generate at least $51 million in operating profit this year, rather than the $5.2 million to $14.4 million Marvel is now estimating.
But we should have known better. Marvel Vice Chairman Peter Cuneo warned us all during the first-quarter conference call in May. ...Read "Misunderstanding Marvel".
Marvel Entmt Inc (MVL) newly added by Research Affiliates Llc Mffais.com, CA - LONG BEACH (Mffais.com) - Research Affiliates Llc added the Marvel Entmt Inc (MVL) company to their portfolio, by buying 22859 shares as shown by filings ... |
ComicBookListings:
Marvel Comics Stock Scandal Continues!
in a Blood Feeding Frenzy over Marvel Entertainment stock
If you are a patriot of the Comic Book Listings blog, then you already know that aside from posting the very Best in comic book listings on the internet -or at least that we can find-, so too we keep you abreast of the latest comic book news, reviews, movies, and comic book Publisher stock reports.
Like Marvel Entertainment (NYSE: MVL). Recently listed on the S&P 400, the story doesn't end there as Hillary Clinton also got involved with this stock so that, *things are a little bit shady now.
Lawsuits, lawsuits, lawsuits. Where to begin? How about, with a smartmoney/barrons report by Bill Alpert stating:
"Lawsuits against Marvel, Lee and Bill and Hillary are pressing Paul's claims that a dot-com he started with Stan Lee in 1998 was undone by the actions of the former president, short-sellers and Stan Lee himself. In a Manhattan federal district court, some of Paul's associates argue that the bankrupt dot-com, Stan Lee Media, still owns rights to Marvel characters like Spider-Man and The X-Men. On behalf of the former dot-com, they want half the profits that Marvel is piling up, now that it's producing its own films like the smash hit Iron Man and the just-opened The Incredible Hulk."
"The Clintons, Marvel and 85-year-old Stan Lee all vehemently reject Paul's claims and duly note his many felony convictions. He's got the electronic bracelet because he's awaiting sentencing for his manipulation of shares of Stan Lee Media. Paul's criminal record opens the door to impeachment of anything he alleges. But that doesn't mean he's wrong about everything. The securities filings for Marvel and Stan Lee Media contain seemingly contradictory assignments by Stan Lee of his rights in the superhero characters he helped create in the 1960s. And Lee's assertions in a 2002 lawsuit against Marvel don't appear to track with what he says now."
"So even if the folks pressing Peter Paul's claims aren't likely to win half of Marvel's profits, they've raised factual questions about Marvel's title to its billion-dollar character franchises." [Read Full Story -The Rage Offstage at Marvel- at Smartmoney.com]
"If a recent Barron's article is correct, Marvel Entertainment could owe millions to a bankrupt company originally co-founded by Spider-Man creator Stan Lee."
"Trouble is, the Barron's article, written by Bill Alpert -- one of my favorites for his normally spot-on detective work -- assumes too much and misses pertinent facts about a key player in the case."
ComicBookListingsBlog: News;
Hillary Clinton involved in Marvel Comics Stock Scandal!
"I was set-up as the fall guy," Paul tells a reporter by phone. ...The Clintons, Marvel and 85-year-old Stan Lee all vehemently reject Paul's claims and duly note his many felony convictions. He's got the electronic bracelet because he's awaiting sentencing for his manipulation of shares of Stan Lee Media. ...Marvel Stocks Fell 1.5% on Barrons down grade.
read more | digg story
Related Sources:
Labels:
Marvel,
Marvel Comics,
News
ComicBookListings:
Marvel Comics Upgraded on NY Stock Exchange!
You may remember a story published by The Comic Book Listings Blog on June 2, 2008 about "Marvel Entertainment" replacing "Commerce Group" in the S&Ps mid-cap 400 index.
(for those of you who may not keep up with the Stock Market, or even with the business end of Marvel Entertainment; this was a Very Big deal for Marvel Comics, collectors, and movie goers alike.)
Well Today, according to "Forbes.com"- RBC Capital Markets analyst David Bank, upgraded the Marvel Entertainment (MVL), from "Sector Perform", to "Outperform", predicting steady gains for the stock following its summer blockbuster "The Incredible Hulk", and the stock rose $1.77, or 5.3 percent, to $34.91 in afternoon trading.
What does that mean? Well first it means that Marvel Entertainment "stocks" have become just as collectible as their Comic Books! Secondly, it means you are not going to make that kind of interest on your money in the bank. Especially not in one afternoon. Still, Comic Book Listings suggest that before you invest even one nickel into Marvel Entertainment stock, that you consult and seek the advice of professionals, and that you recognize that Comic Book Listings is Not in anyway suggesting that you buy this stock. (...Yeah I am! But only as a Collector might buy a comic book to add to their collection as I think it would be pretty Cool to own a piece of Marvel Comics, don't you? (Just Don't Come to Me if the stock crashes!)
Bank boosted his price target to $43 from $37, implying he expects shares to gain nearly 30 percent over Monday's close of $33.16.
---
Related:
ComicBookListings: Marvel's Top Ten Hulks.
You thought Hulk only came in green? Here is a List of the Top Ten versions of The Hulk, according to "a secret cabal of Marvel staffers".
Every week, a secret cabal of Marvel staffers gathers to discuss the best of the best when it comes to the House of Ideas.
To say Hulk's had some identity issues over the last 40-plus years would be a bit of an understatement. Ol' Greengenes has been green, red, gray, smart, dumb and crazy. Throw in a myriad number of alternate-reality versions and you've got a potpourri of Hulk goodness.
To celebrate Hulk Month here on Marvel.com, the Secret Cabal has selected the top 10 incarnations of Marvel's Jade Giant. For each candidate, you also get a special spotlight comic courtesy of Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited.
As always, these picks reflect the personal choices of the Secret Cabal, not the official opinion of Marvel or Marvel.com, and can be considered subjective at best. Enjoy! ~ story by Ryan Penagos
read more | digg story
Marvel 
Marvel Comics 
Hulk 
Incredible Hulk
Labels:
Marvel,
Marvel Comics,
News,
The Incredible Hulk
ComicBookListings: Breaking News-
Marvel Comics to replace Commerce Group in S&P MidCap 400
This just in! Standard & Poor's picks Marvel Entertainment to replace Commerce Group in MidCap 400
(Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing, Inc., a subsidary of Marvel Entertainment, Inc.)
In after-hours trading, Marvel Entertainment shares added $1.02, or 3 percent, to $34.89.
Marvel Entertainment is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYST) as "MVL".
---
Source: CNNMoney- Marvel to replace Commerce Group in S&P MidCap 400
---
Marvel counts among its characters such well-known properties as Captain America, Spider-Man, the X-Men, the Fantastic Four, The Hulk, Thor, Iron Man, Doctor Strange, Blade, the Punisher, Daredevil, Iron Fist, Ghost Rider and many others. Most of Marvel's fictional characters are depicted as inhabitants of a single shared reality; this continuity is known as the Marvel Universe.
The comic book arm of the company was founded in 1939 as Timely Publications[2] and was generally known as Atlas Comics in the 1950s. Marvel's modern incarnation dates from the early 1960s, with the launching of Fantastic Four and other superhero titles created by Stan Lee, Jack Kirby, Steve Ditko, and others. Marvel has since become one of the largest American comics companies, along with DC Comics. -wikipedia
Marvel Marvel Comics 
Comics 
Comic Books
Labels:
Marvel,
Marvel Comics,
News
ComicBookListings: Mostly "good" news, but some bad. But there's Lots of news, either way.
New DVD Releases;
Spiderman featuring the "Hobgoblin",
Spiderwoman,
Marvel Superheros,
The New Fantastic Four.
But are any of these going to be released in the United States???
read more at tvshowsondvd.com | digg story
.
Comic Book Listings! For Auction;
A Lot of Marvel Comic Books!
In hard economic times, people need money. And they often Sell, those things they would not normally sell. It is the "Smart" buyer therefore, that Buys at these times and hence, "the rich keep getting richer, and the poor, sell their comic books.
Such is the case with ebay seller "mrbrownbear", or so he says. (Note, it is up to you as a buyer to protect yourself through your own Due Diligence!) Nevertheless, -and ComicBookListings does not normally do this- we checked mrbrownbear's ebay profile and found that he does NOT normally Sell on ebay. In fact, he is usually a Buyer. And therefore he has No Seller Rating. But as I said, in hard economic times, things change. And mrbrownbear is now a seller. ~ComicBookListings
---
Seller's Description:
Hello everyone and thanks for looking at my listing. I have up for bid 30 silver age comics this week. I cant believe Im getting rid of my books but its either that or a tank of gas lol. Anyways what I have are as follows:
*
Amazing Spiderman # 18,25,26,27,29,31,32,34,35,37,39,41 and 43.
*
Strange Tales # 95 and 130.
*
X-Men #11 and 13.
*
Tales of Suspense #40,55,78 and
92.
*
Doctor Strange #171.
*
Marvel Spotlight on Ghost Rider #5.
*
Not Brand Echh #1.
*
Tales to Astonish #57,74,90,93,95 and 96.
Since everyone has diffrent grading standards I will be very conservative with mine. Overall I would say that these books range from very good to fine. I personally think that a few of these books are in the the very fine range BUT I will call it fine on the conservative side. All my books have been stored in Mylar and will be shipped that way as well(shame on you if you use anything else on Silver age!) and come from a smoke free home. I take pride in how I ship my stuff so no, I dont just throw them in a flimsy bendable container. I make damn sure that you get your stuff the way I would like to get mine. Shipping is $12.00 in the U.S. , ask if internatonal. Sorry but I only take paypal or Postal money orders. Thanks again and if you have any questions please feel free to ask.
Auction info: (as of the time of this post.)
Current bid: US $51.00
End time: May-24-08 16:31:34 PDT (6 days 20 hours)
Shipping costs: US $12.00
Standard Flat Rate Shipping Service
Service to United States
Ships to: United States
Item location: Walterboro, S.C., United States
History: 7 bids
[View Seller's ebay listing]
---
UPDATE: Ok, I just checked up on this listing and there are now 12bids, with a current bid of #112.50. But that's not all! I just noticed that included in this collection, is an Tales OF Suspense #40! Which is the Second appearance of Iron Man!!! Which means, I am now having Second thoughts, about telling you of this listing. Nevertheless, that's what I created this blog for. So there you have it. Mind you, I do not know, or even think, that the seller knows what he's selling. (He must Really need gas!)
---
UPDATE: This auction is now over! This whole Lot of Marvel Comics, including the Tales OF Suspense #40 second appearance of Iron Man, has now SOLD for; US $885.00 with 29 bids.
Check out this Tales of Suspense #39 which Just sold for US $9,600.00.
Somebody got a Hell of a deal!!!
---
ComicBookListings is Not in any way associated, nor affiliated with any sellers, manufacturers, nor with any other entities or agents of this (or these) products. We receive no payments, commissions, reimbursements, or compensation for the display or sale of this (or these) items. They are displayed here, simply as News. so Enjoy!
---
Technorati Tagged: 
---
Labels:
Auctions,
Comic Lots,
Iron Man,
Marvel,
On Ebay
Comic Book Listings Blog: Now Listing;
---
The Comic Book Listings Blog is Not in any way associated, nor affiliated with any sellers, manufacturers, nor with any other entities or agents of this (or these) products. We receive no payments, commissions, reimbursements, or compensation for the display or sale of this (or these) items [unless otherwise noted]. They are displayed here, simply as News. so Enjoy!
---
For Sale 
Shopping 
Specials 
X-men 
Wolverine Marvel Comics 
Collectibles
Labels:
Collectibles,
Marvel,
Memorabilia,
Wolverine,
Xmen
|
| Comic Books For Sale |
| Visit this group |
