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From Bankruptcy to Disney's $4 Billion Prize
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Ben and David complete the Disney acquisition trilogy, covering the "house that Mickey built"'s 2009 acquisition of Marvel Entertainment. Will our own superheroes save the day for shareholders, or perish at the hands of villainous corporate raiders? Tune in to find out!
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Topics Covered
- Marvel's corporate origins as "Timely Publications", created in 1939 by pulp magazine publisher Martin Goodman in NYC, with the publication of Marvel Comics #1
- Creation of enduring characters such as Captain America, the Fantastic 4, Spider Man, The X-Men, Iron Man, Thor, The Hulk and more
- Adoption in 1961 of the "Marvel Comics" brand, and writer-editor Stan Lee's transition of the company towards focusing on edgier characters and stories targeted at older audiences
- Marvel's first sale in 1968 to the Perfect Film and Chemical Corporation (later Cadence Industries)
- The company's "turbulent" corporate history through the 1980's and associated mergers, acquisitions and lawsuits
- Marvel's reinvention as a film-focused media company in the late 1990's and early 2000's with the launch of Marvel Studios
- Disney's ultimate acquisition of the company for $4.2 billion in August 2009, during the depth of the great recession
- Marvel's—and in particular Marvel Studios'—performance since the acquisition
Follow-ups
Hot Takes
- Shoutout to Hightower & VTS merging
Carve Outs
corrections
Note: Acquired hosts and guests may hold assets discussed in this episode. This podcast is not investment advice, and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. You should do your own research and make your own independent decisions when considering any financial transactions.
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