Marvel Comics (actually Marvel Entertainment, LLC) is an American comic book publisher based in New York City. Along with DC Comics, it is one of the worlds largest publishers in this genre.

Well-known titles include Spider-Man, The Fantastic Four, The Avengers, Hulk, Daredevil, Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Punisher, Blade, Ghost Rider, as well as the most successful American comic -Series of the 1990s: The X-Men. Many comics were made into films.

Following an announcement on August 31, 2009, Disney acquired Marvel Entertainment for $ 4 billion.