Marvel: Was Disney Worth It? - MOW #217

Is Marvel better since Disney purchased them or were they better before the purchase? On August 31, 2009, The Walt Disney Company announced a deal to acquire Marvel Entertainment for $4.24 billion and we want to know if Marvel is better today for having agreed to this.

To figure this out, we analyze Marvel Entertainment in three areas: the comics, the movies, and the theme parks and discuss the effect the Disney company has had on each category. Also, Eli provides provides us with a little backstory and a little exercise regarding storylines before we delve into the heart of our discussion.

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