Disney Buying Marvel: Robert Kirkman Was Right


Was this man right? Is Robert Kirkman the prophet of the comic book universe? He came out in favor of creator owned comics and after what recently happened, he is probably right.

Walt Disney on Monday unveiled a surprise $4bn bid for Marvel Entertainment, ending a deal-making drought in the media sector and paving the way for Iron Man, Spider-Man and Captain America to be united with Mickey Mouse and Hannah Montana.

What does this mean for the Marvel U? I remember two issues ago Deadpool blew his brains out because he was BORED! What's he going to do now? Put on an episode of The Suite Life of Zack & Cody? What about the Punisher? Is he just going to be allowed to yell at people and tell them they are going down the wrong path? Will the X-Men wear promise rings? Is Spider-Man going to be making cameos in the Jonas Brothers? All good questions and statements raised by folks after the breaking news. All valid.

Here is what I want to know; what about the price? Comics have steadily gone up in price from 10 cents to now 4.99 and 5.99 with some books in the Marvel Universe, while the creator owned Image Comics has kept their books new, original and at 2.99.

I fear nothing but the worst in regards to this purchase. This is as bad as the end of a Russell T Davies episode of Doctor Who.

Robert Kirkman, if you are reading this. You were right. All the naysayers owe you a HUGE apology.

What do you think? Leave your comments below!

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3 Responses to “Disney Buying Marvel: Robert Kirkman Was Right”

RyantheMighty said...
August 31, 2009 at 11:18 AM

Why am I even reading anything that Kirkman isn't producing? My last comic trip, the two titles that made me happy, sad and on the edge of my reading chair the whole time were Walking Dead and Invincible.

Ron Purtee said...
August 31, 2009 at 11:54 AM

Walking Dead has consistently been so good that you really don't know what to expect.

I loved the build up to the final part of the current story arc at the end of the last issue.

Anonymous said...
August 31, 2009 at 11:57 AM

I agree-it sucks..and find it amusing that we might see Spider Man cameos on a Jonas Bros. show-gaggggg!!!!-Lovecatz