Disney Buys Marvel In $4B Deal

Aug. 31, 2009

Disney has bought Marvel Comics at a cost of $4 billion. Dawn Chmielewski, a Los Angeles Times staff writer who covers the entertainment industry, discusses what the deal means for both companies.

Disney to buy Marvel Comics

BUR, Calif., Aug. 31 (UPI) -- U.S. entertainment giant Disney Co. said Monday it would acquire Marvel Comics and its stable of characters for $4 billion.

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Disney Buys Marvel In $4B Deal

Disney to buy Marvel Comics