Marvel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:MVL) is an American entertainment company. The company traces its origins to the May 1933 publication of Western Supernovel Magazine. That magazine was only published for one issue before the title was changed to Complete Western Book Magazine in July 1933. The company's oldest character is Ka-Zar introduced in 1936. In 1939 the company began publishing comic books with Marvel Comics #1. With a library of over 5,000 characters, Marvel Entertainment, Inc. is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies. Marvel's operations are focused on utilizing its character franchises in licensing, entertainment, publishing and toys. Areas of emphasis include feature films, DVD/home video, consumer products, video games, action figures and role-playing toys, television and promotions. Rooted in the creative success of over sixty years of comic book publishing, Marvel's strategy is to leverage its character franchises in a growing array of opportunities around the world. [ - ]

Marvel Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:MVL) is an American entertainment company. The company traces... [ + ]