Marvel Acquires Marvelman/Miracleman

[GrnMarvl14]

Source.

The biggest news of Comic Con International in San Diego was revealed moments ago and jaws are still on the floor-the world-renowned super hero MARVELMAN is now part of the Marvel Comics family! Marvel Comics has purchased the rights to MARVELMAN from creator Mick Anglo and his representatives, finding a home for one of the most sought after heroes in graphic fiction!


"It is an honor to work with Mick Anglo to bring his creation to a larger audience than ever before," said Dan Buckley, CEO & Publisher, Print, Animation & Digital Media, Marvel Entertainment Inc. "Fans are in for something special as they discover just what makes Marvelman such an important character in comic book history."

Originally created in 1954 by Mick Anglo and appearing in some of the most celebrated comic stories of all time, MARVELMAN is Micky Moran, a young reporter gifted with the power to save the world by simply uttering the word "kimota!"

"I did not think it would ever happen," said Mick Anglo. "It's a wonderful thing to see my creation finally back."

MARVELMAN is back and he's found a new home at Marvel Comics! What's next for Mick Anglo's legendary creation? Stay tuned to Marvel.com for all the news on Marvelman and this exciting new addition to the Marvel family!

The Wikipedia page on him should explain SOME of why this is huge news.

I am VERY happy about this. If for no other reason than that it means I can finally read some of the issues in collected form (I...hope).

 

[Dorothy LaRouge]

Didn't Marvelman start out as a Captain Marvel ripoff?

 

[GrnMarvl14]

Didn't Marvelman start out as a Captain Marvel ripoff?

More or less, from what I hear. But Alan Moore took over and did his thing (see Watchmen or...any of his works for examples), and that's where the spotlight shines (and Marvel's in talks with Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman, Alan Davis, and Mark Buckingham, all of whom helped define the character).

 

[Dorothy LaRouge]

More or less, from what I hear. But Alan Moore took over and did his thing (see Watchmen or...any of his works for examples), and that's where the spotlight shines (and Marvel's in talks with Alan Moore, Neil Gaiman, Alan Davis, and Mark Buckingham, all of whom helped define the character).

Alan Moore did Marvelman? Wow. It must have been good then. I love Watchmen. In that case, I'm excited for Marvel's Marvelman!