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2022
Marvel Comics and George R.R. Martin team up on Wild Cards
Marvel Comics and George R.R. Martin teamed up on a project adapting Martin’s Wild Cards book into a limited comic series titled The Drawing of Cards.
2021
Penguin Random House responds to damaged comic shipments
Penguin Random House acknowledged that its first week shipping Marvel products did not meet expectations and that some retailers received damaged products. It apologized, said it was working to resolve claims and packaging issues, and expected material improvements to begin with October 20 shipments.
2021
Marvel sues over rights to Steve Ditko creations
Marvel sued the estate of Steve Ditko in a dispute over ownership of rights to characters including Spider-Man and Doctor Strange. Marvel argues that Ditko's contributions were works made for hire and belong to the company.
2021
Iron Studios reveals X-Men MiniCo figure collection
Iron Studios revealed an eight-figure Marvel Comics X-Men MiniCo collection. The figures were available for pre-order and were expected to release between April and June 2022.
2021
Marvel and AHN unveil EMS stories comic
Marvel Comics and the Allegheny Health Network partnered to create “The Vitals: True EMS Stories,” a comic based on the real experiences of eight AHN EMS providers during the COVID-19 pandemic; it was unveiled Monday.
2021
Marvel announces Aliens: Aftermath #1
Marvel announced a special, double-sized Aliens: Aftermath #1 comic issue with an all-new story, planned for release on July 14.
2021
Marvel and Penguin Random House announce worldwide comics distribution agreement
Marvel Comics and Penguin Random House Publisher Services announced an exclusive worldwide multi-year agreement for sales and distribution of Marvel comics and graphic novels to comics shops. Distribution is scheduled to begin October 1.
2020
Marvel acquires Alien and Predator comic rights
Marvel Comics acquired the rights to the Alien and Predator comic franchises, previously held by Dark Horse Comics.
2020
Marvel announces Giant-Size X-Men tribute issue
Marvel Comics announced a special issue, Giant-Size X-Men: Tribute to Wein & Cockrum #1, featuring 37 artists reimagining the original comic; the issue was scheduled to go on sale May 27.
2019
Marvel announces January retailer promotions
Marvel announced planned in-store promotions for retailers tied to comic books launching in January, including promotional trading cards, bookmarks, a character guide, Valentine’s Day cards, and giveaway lithographs.