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The Creation
Martin Goodman first starts the magazine publishing business that later becomes Marvel. -
The Selling
Marvel is sold to New World Entertainment, a television and film production company. -
Falling Apart
As Marvel buys out more companies and prices increase, marvel files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Protection. -
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Reconstruction
After many legal battles are fought, and the company bounces around to a few different owners, Marvel finally emerges out of bankruptcy and into prosperity. -
Business is Boomin'
The first Spider-Man film is released. People begin to recognize Marvel, and many people fall in love with Spider Man. -
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Money Talks
The Walt Disney Company announces the purchase of Marvel Entertainment Group for $4 billion in stocks and cash. Shares of the company are then given out to shareholders for $54.25 per share.
