Marvel Comics

Wright Presents I Want to Know All of You: The Art & Collection of Jason Polan

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024
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The auction on May 3rd features selected original drawings by Polan from various projects, along with sculpture, photography, and ephemera (est.

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  • The auction on May 3rd features selected original drawings by Polan from various projects, along with sculpture, photography, and ephemera (est.
  • “We are honored to have the opportunity to present the largest collection of works by Jason Polan," says Richard Wright, CEO of Wright Auction House.
  • In the introduction to Every Person in New York, Polan explained: "I like to do projects that involve a lot of people.
  • Throughout the 2010s, Polan also led open drawing studios for families at the Whitney Museum of American Art.

VeVe Poised to Revolutionize Digital Comics and Collecting with Launch of VeVe Comics

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
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LOS ANGELES and AUCKLAND, New Zealand, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VeVe, the world's home of premium digital collectibles, comics and artworks is expanding with the launch of VeVe Comics on 14 March – giving comic book fans a new way to collect and read new release comics. The new comics reader app and webstore fills a current gap in the industry, bringing fans non-subscription access to premium, licensed digital comic books with richer experiences and a fan-centric approach to reading and collecting.

Key Points: 
  • "Being passionate readers and collectors ourselves, we recognized that digital comics fans have been calling for a more immersive experience," said David Yu, CEO and co-founder, VeVe.
  • VeVe, founded in 2018 to offer premium licensed digital collectibles and comics, will co-exist with its VeVe Comics counterpart.
  • With the launch, VeVe Comics' ambition is to further build the bridge between the digital and collecting worlds, whilst introducing the benefits of limited edition digital comics verified on the blockchain - making it easy for anyone to buy and sell without any knowledge of web3.
  • VeVe Comics will continue to evolve, with more features and publishers in the near future.

IGN Fan Fest Returns on Monday, February 19 with “Avatar: The Last Airbender”; “Dune: Part Two”; “WWE 2K24” PLUS “Abbott Elementary”; “G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra”; “Gear Five From One Piece” and More

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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IGN Fan Fest, now in its fourth year, returns Monday, Feb. 19, featuring some of the biggest names in games and entertainment for a week of exclusive interviews, trailers, gameplay, sneak peeks, and more across all IGN platforms.

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  • IGN Fan Fest, now in its fourth year, returns Monday, Feb. 19, featuring some of the biggest names in games and entertainment for a week of exclusive interviews, trailers, gameplay, sneak peeks, and more across all IGN platforms.
  • Live streams will take place on Friday, February 23 and Saturday, February 24.
  • Joe: Wrath of Cobra,” “Killer Klowns from Outer Space,” “Street Fighter 6,” and “WWE 2K24” will also be highlighted.
  • Anime will also take center stage, which is a new element for Fan Fest this year.

Calibre One to Add Consumer Practice to its Global Search Specialties

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Calibre One, a leading global executive search boutique specializing in building leadership teams for innovators, entrepreneurs and companies undergoing technology or digital transformation, has selected Luis DeAnda to lead its new consumer division as partner and head of consumer practice. Working from the company's Los Angeles office, DeAnda's role is to lead and grow this newly formed division. He is charged with growing the practice across the country and building a national team of experts.

Key Points: 
  • Calibre One, a leading global executive search boutique specializing in building leadership teams for innovators, entrepreneurs and companies undergoing technology or digital transformation, has selected Luis DeAnda to lead its new consumer division as partner and head of consumer practice.
  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Calibre One, a leading global executive search boutique specializing in building leadership teams for innovators, entrepreneurs and companies undergoing technology or digital transformation, has selected Luis DeAnda to lead its new consumer division as partner and head of consumer practice.
  • He is charged with growing the practice across the country and building a national team of experts.
  • "Calibre One's focused consumer practice is poised for success, especially with Luis at the helm," said Tom Barnes, managing partner Calibre One.

Comics go to college--RIT opens Kubert Comics Lounge and Gallery

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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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ROCHESTER, N.Y., Sept. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Comics fans have a super friend in Rochester Institute of Technology and a new place to pay homage to legendary DC Comics artist and educator Joe Kubert. The Kubert Lounge and Gallery opens to the public this fall at the Cary Graphic Arts Collection in RIT's university library. Marvel Comics artist and RIT alumnus Adam Kubert '81 (medical illustration) donated his father's archive to inspire young artists.The grand opening of the Kubert Comics Lounge and Gallery—6-8 p.m. Sept. 21 on the RIT campus—celebrates the donation and ongoing collaboration with Adam Kubert.A moderated conversation between Kubert and British writer Nikesh Shukla, two of the creators of Spider-Man India, will be held at 6 p.m. in RIT's Ingle Auditorium. A signing and tour of the Kubert Lounge and Gallery will follow at Wallace Library. The event is free and open to the public; however, attendance is limited and registration is required.The gallery in the Kubert Lounge will exhibit, "Spider-Man India: The Cover Art of Adam Kubert," and feature his illustrations for the comic book series. The show will run from Sept. 21 to Dec. 15.

Key Points: 
  • Comics fans have a super friend in Rochester Institute of Technology and a new place to pay homage to legendary DC Comics artist and educator Joe Kubert: The Kubert Lounge and Gallery opens to the public this fall in RIT's university library.
  • The Kubert Lounge and Gallery opens to the public this fall at the Cary Graphic Arts Collection in RIT's university library.
  • The grand opening of the Kubert Comics Lounge and Gallery—6-8 p.m. Sept. 21 on the RIT campus—celebrates the donation and ongoing collaboration with Adam Kubert.
  • A signing and tour of the Kubert Lounge and Gallery will follow at Wallace Library.

Game Design Co. BMG & Associates Acquires Trademark to the Overpower™ Collectible Card Game, Sets 2024 Relaunch

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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The company also has successfully secured the trademark on a global scale in anticipation of the relaunch of the core set of cards in 2024.

Key Points: 
  • The company also has successfully secured the trademark on a global scale in anticipation of the relaunch of the core set of cards in 2024.
  • "Overpower has always held a special place in the hearts of both avid gamers and fans of the superhero genre.
  • BMG is thrilled to be the stewards of this amazing game and to work to bring the new Overpower card game to life with characters that we all know and love."
  • Recently, BMG created two new sets of cards for the original Overpower game called the "World Legends – Power Card Promo Pack" and "World Legends – Any Hero Essentials Promo Pack."

Legendary Marvel Creator Stan Lee's Lost Stories & Characters Unveiled for Unprecedented Sale by SPACEMOB

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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Overland Park, Kan., June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A never-before-seen collection of Stan Lee IP hits the market, potentially giving fans a new era of superhero content from one of the greatest comic book creators of all time.

Key Points: 
  • SPACEMOB, a global independent media company, is serving as the Business Development , Creative Development, and Business Affairs Agency for Stan Lee Holdings' properties for The Omniverse Collection created by Stan Lee.
  • The Omniverse Collection comprises more than 100 characters and storylines Stan Lee created between 1999-2000.
  • The characters and stories are fantastic and I am honored to be representing them", stated Eric Keith, Chief Content Officer, SPACEMOB.
  • As both Chairman and Chief Creative Officer, Stan established Stan Lee Media, a studio that produced the internet's first high-concept animated "webisodes" (a term coined by Stan Lee himself).

Kartoon Studios Announces the World Premiere Of “Excelsior! The Life and Legacy of Stan Lee” Exhibition

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., June 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a further tribute to the legendary Stan Lee as part of his 100th birthday celebration year, Kartoon Studios (NYSE AMERICAN: TOON), the controlling partner of “Stan Lee Universe, LLC”, will debut a first-ever exhibit, “Excelsior! The Life and Legacy of Stan Lee,” on Tuesday, July 18th, at the Comic-Con Museum, a division of the San Diego Comic Convention, located in San Diego’s historic Balboa Park.

Key Points: 
  • The Life and Legacy of Stan Lee,” on Tuesday, July 18th, at the Comic-Con Museum, a division of the San Diego Comic Convention, located in San Diego’s historic Balboa Park.
  • Additionally, the entire first section of the exhibit is devoted entirely to Stan Lee’s co-creators of the Marvel Universe, Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko and other amazing co-creators.
  • The comic books on display begin in 1941 and follow the history of Stan Lee at Marvel Comics.
  • The Life and Legacy of Stan Lee,” will also feature one of the final creations of Stan Lee, never before seen by the public.

Genius Brands Announces the June 16 Premiere of the Stan Lee Documentary on Disney+

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Brands International (NASDAQ:GNUS), rebranding June 26th to Kartoon Studios (NYSE AMERICAN: TOON), the controlling partner of ‘Stan Lee Universe, LLC’ which owns all rights to the name, voice, likeness, signature, and licensing of Stan Lee and select post-Marvel Stan Lee created IP, celebrates the coming June 16th release of the Stan Lee documentary on Disney+, on the heels of a critically acclaimed premiere at Tribeca Festival.   

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  • Release Continues the 100th Anniversary Celebration of Legendary Stan Lee This Year, and Coming Rollout of New Superheroes of ‘STAN LEE UNIVERSE’
    BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Genius Brands International (NASDAQ:GNUS), rebranding June 26th to Kartoon Studios (NYSE AMERICAN: TOON), the controlling partner of ‘Stan Lee Universe, LLC’ which owns all rights to the name, voice, likeness, signature, and licensing of Stan Lee and select post-Marvel Stan Lee created IP, celebrates the coming June 16th release of the Stan Lee documentary on Disney+, on the heels of a critically acclaimed premiere at Tribeca Festival.
  • A link to the trailer is available at: https://vimeo.com/user131041961/stanlee
    The documentary is directed by David Gelb; produced by David Gelb, Jason Sterman, and Brian McGinn; and executive produced by Genius Brands’ (Kartoon Studios) CEO, Andy Heyward and POW Entertainment’s Gill Champion.
  • “The licensing of STAN LEE to Marvel for this film for Disney+ has been part of our carefully curated strategy to launch the Stan Lee Universe brand with the most important entertainment partners in the world,” said Genius Brands’ (Kartoon Studios) Andy Heyward.
  • Heyward continued: “As the stewards of the Stan Lee brand and legacy, we are incredibly honored that his life and tremendous success and contributions made to pop culture are being celebrated in this new documentary, launching tomorrow on Disney+.

ONEUNITED BANK ANNOUNCES MARVEL COMICS AND VISA COLLABORATION TO PROMOTE FINANCIAL LITERACY

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023
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BOSTON, April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of National Superhero Day, OneUnited Bank, the nation's largest black-owned bank, is proud to announce its collaboration with Marvel Comics and Visa, Inc to provide a free custom comic book (featuring Black Panther and Shuri) in its branches on April 28, 2023 and a digital version of the comic book to all participants in its 13th Annual "I Got Bank!"  National Financial Literacy Contest.

Key Points: 
  • The one-of-a-kind custom edition comic book was created by Marvel Comics and Visa, Inc. and includes financial literacy exercises developed by OneUnited Bank.
  • To make financial literacy a core value of the Black community, the Bank is offering a free " I Got Bank" E-Book .
  • The Bank will choose ten winners and award each winner a $1,000 savings account at OneUnited Bank by August 31, 2023.
  • Teri Williams, OneUnited Bank President states, "We are excited to collaborate with Marvel Comics and Visa to promote financial literacy.