Wednesday, September 2, 2009

Marvel is Disney

When I entered my comic news website, I was really surprised. The article that Disney had purchased Marvel. Before that I haven't heard or read anything about such a "merger". I do read and watch both products when there is a chance. I grew up with Disney, watching their Mickey Mouse cartoons and there used to be that Mickey Mouse show with some kids doing something I don't remember. They have Duck Tales and that Uncle Scrooge where I was more interesting in Donald Duck then the Scrooge Duck and the three ducklings. Then the Marvel I remember watching Fantastic Four which is actually three when Johnny got replaced by a robot named Hurbie, if I remember the name correct. Also the Spiderman and Amazing friends. Not to mention the 90s version of Spiderman, Iron Man, X-Men and Fantastic Four. Those time their products was great. Maybe it was great because I was still a youngster and would watch everything. But I hated the versions in the 2000s, the Fantastic Four, Spiderman, X-Men.... and Disney doesn't have anything up for a grown up like me. Now that Disney owns Marvel, it seems comic fans are kind of worried, or at least I am curious. Would the Punisher be able to have action that will include violence and blood? Would he even be able to wear a skull on his chest? Would all the NC16 type plots be in Marvel products? Disney is a PG type for contents. So it that is the case, it might be a returning to the 80s era where the heroes will just knock and punches the thugs. The story will ends with all smiles, like those classic Kirby drawings. They might even make a crossover for the Disney world to invade Marvel. I don't mind having a limited run for PG only series where Marvel meets Disney but to change Marvel's current direction is certainly not in fan's interest. Maybe in the long run it will work but for now I rather watch Punisher show more blood on thugs.

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