From: comix-biz-owner@xmission.com To: comix-biz-digest@xmission.com Subject: comix-biz Digest V2 #2 Reply-To: comix-biz@xmission.com Errors-To: comix-biz-owner@xmission.com Precedence: comix-biz Digest Friday, 17 January 1997 Volume 02 : Number 002 In this issue: (cbiz) New Comic Book Message Boards! (cbiz) Fan Fiction News (cbiz) NEWS: Marvel files for reorganization protection (cbiz) Problems with Brenner (cbiz) [PR] Mythic Heroes Trivia Contest On-Line (cbiz) [PR] Mythic Heroes Shipping Delays (cbiz) Hello (cbiz) Tales From the Ravaged Land? (cbiz) MegaCon '97 Info Re: (cbiz) MegaCon '97 Info (cbiz) [NEWS]: Scott Rosenberg Leaves Marvel (cbiz) [NEWS] Isaacson Appointed Exec VP, Worldwide Licensing, Marvel See the end of the digest for information on subscribing to the comix-biz or comix-biz-digest mailing lists and on how to retrieve back issues. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: Jason Pruitt Date: Sun, 8 Dec 1996 13:22:27 -0500 Subject: (cbiz) New Comic Book Message Boards! I've just added 20 new comic book message boards to my web page! Here are the topics - Comic Book News Crossovers Surveys Comics in TV and Movies Marketplace Misc. DC Batman Superman Flash Kingdom Come Marvel Hulk X-Men Spiderman Heroes Reborn Image Gen 13 Independent Publishers Chaos! Come post today! For my whole page - http://www.esva.net/~pruitt3j/jason.htm For just the comic book message boards - http://www.esva.net/~pruitt3j/comics/table.htm Thanks, Jason Pruitt # Need help using (or leaving) this mailing list? # Email majordomo@xmission.com with "info comix-biz" in the message. # Postings must go to comix-biz@xmission.com -- replies go to original sender. ------------------------------ From: Jason Pruitt Date: Thu, 12 Dec 1996 07:42:27 -0500 Subject: (cbiz) Fan Fiction News I've got a new message board where you can post your fan-fic. Go post on that board and all of my others! Jason To go straight to the comic book message boards - http://www.esva.net/comics/table.htm - ----------------------------------------------------------------- http://www.esva.net/~pruitt3j/jason.htm - ----------------------------------------------------------------- Visit the above site for the following topics: Comic book surveys, news, and gallery N64 screen shots, news, reviews, and release dates Doom WADs and utilities Sports including baseball, football, and surfing Shareware Music CGI Links page More! - ----------------------------------------------------------------- Newest addition - Message Boards for topics above! - ----------------------------------------------------------------- Many different interactive CGI scripts used! - ----------------------------------------------------------------- Upcoming features: CGI chat page! Even more message boards! - ----------------------------------------------------------------- # Need help using (or leaving) this mailing list? # Email majordomo@xmission.com with "info comix-biz" in the message. # Postings must go to comix-biz@xmission.com -- replies go to original sender. ------------------------------ From: Geoffrey Mason Date: Fri, 27 Dec 1996 11:52:38 -0500 (EST) Subject: (cbiz) NEWS: Marvel files for reorganization protection Marvel Entertainment Group Files Voluntary Chapter 11 Petition to Implement Financial Restructuring Plan Plan Contemplates Marvel Receiving $525 Million In New Funds and Trade Partners and Employees Being Paid On Time and In Full Business To Continue Uninterrupted NEW YORK, Dec. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Marvel Entertainment Group, Inc. (NYSE: MRV) today announced that, in order to implement a proposed $525 million recapitalization that will enable Marvel to pursue its new strategic initiatives and achieve sustained profitability, Marvel has filed a voluntary petition for reorganization in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware in Wilmington. The filing will ensure that Marvel can continue all business operations without interruption while it obtains necessary approvals of its financial restructuring plan. The filing was necessitated by the failure of the holders of bonds issued by Marvel's holding companies to reach agreement regarding any alternative plans for the Company's future. As a result of today's petition, Marvel will be able to avail itself of the orderly processes of the court to complete the reorganization and move forward without the necessity of bondholder consent. Holders of Marvel holding company bonds were asked more than a month ago to support Marvel's plan by waiving certain restrictions contained in the bonds. However, the failure to reach agreement with bondholders, many of whom are so- called "vulture investors" who recently accumulated the bonds, delayed Marvel from moving forward with its plan in a timely fashion. "We would have preferred to re-capitalize Marvel without having to seek the aid of the court, but the actions and positions taken by the bondholders prevented that approach," said Scott Sassa, Chairman and CEO of Marvel. "The key to putting Marvel on track for a dynamic and profitable future is a quick resolution to this situation, and we want to get on with it." "We are taking steps that are not typical in this situation," said Mr. Sassa. "We intend to pay all of our bills, including those submitted prior to the filing, on time and in full, and maintain normal credit terms with our suppliers and licensors. We expect to continue doing business with our customers and licensees under normal business terms. We will fund and move forward with all of our new strategic investments, and employees will be paid in full and on time. We will gain a valuable new asset in Toy Biz, Inc. and new funds that will allow us to face the future with strength and confidence." "The recapitalization plan represents a strong vote of confidence by our principal shareholder and lender group in the fundamental strength and promise of the Marvel brand, our creative properties, business partners, licensing relationships, and strategic initiatives," said Mr. Sassa. Marvel's strategic investment program includes Marvel Studios' development of television and film properties, Marvel Mania theme restaurants, Marvel Interactive software and Fleer/SkyBox trading card initiatives. Under the proposed financial restructuring plan, Andrews Group Incorporated will invest $365 million in new equity in Marvel, allowing Marvel to make Toy Biz, Inc. a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marvel. In turn, Marvel's lender group has agreed to provide $160 million in new funds to finance Marvel's new strategic investment program and working capital requirements. Marvel's Board of Directors has approved this proposed plan. In conjunction with the chapter 11 filing, a bank group led by Chase Manhattan Bank has agreed to provide Marvel with $100 million of debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing. Upon court approval, which is expected shortly, this DIP financing will ensure that Marvel has sufficient liquidity to pay all current and expected trade and employee obligations and to meet all of its operating and investment needs during the reorganization process. Marvel expects the reorganization to be completed within a few months, although there can be no assurance that such reorganization will be consummated. In addition to Marvel, the companies engaged in the publishing, licensing, distribution and trading card businesses of Marvel have filed voluntary chapter 11 petitions today. Marvel's filing does not include Marvel's Panini subsidiary, which is headquartered in Italy. Panini has had an operating profit each year since its acquisition by Marvel and will continue to operate independently and unaffected by today's filing. The filing also does not include Marvel's Restaurant Ventures affiliate. Toy Biz, Inc. continues as an independent, publicly traded, New York Stock Exchange listed company and its operations are unaffected by today's filing. CONTACT: Gary Fishman, for Marvel Investor Relations, 212-685-6890 # Need help using (or leaving) this mailing list? # Email majordomo@xmission.com with "info comix-biz" in the message. # Postings must go to comix-biz@xmission.com -- replies go to original sender. ------------------------------ From: Greg Fishbone Date: Mon, 30 Dec 1996 01:05:42 -0500 Subject: (cbiz) Problems with Brenner As you've seen from our latest PR, we've been having serious shipping problems with Brenner -- on four books in a row, in fact. They've lost boxes in their warehouse, they've shipped boxes to the wrong place, they've overcharged us by hundreds of dollars due to double-counting and math errors, they've "lost" most of the print run of issue #3, and they've mispackaged nearly the entire print run of issue #4. As a result, our books have been delayed and our production schedule entirely thrown off. Needless to say, we are seeking a new printing company now. I have a phone number and contact name at Quebecor -- has anyone had any experience with them? Are there any other printers out there that we should look into? Any input or advice would be most appreciated. Thanks! - --Greg Fishbone Editor, Chapterhouse Press - --- fishbone@user1.channel1.com Greg Fishbone, Esq. "Mythic Heroes: Serialized for your protection." More info on "Mythic Heroes" can be found in the Virtual Chapterhouse: http://www.channel1.com/users/fishbone/mythic.html # Need help using (or leaving) this mailing list? # Email majordomo@xmission.com with "info comix-biz" in the message. # Postings must go to comix-biz@xmission.com -- replies go to original sender. ------------------------------ From: Greg Fishbone Date: Mon, 30 Dec 1996 01:05:42 -0500 Subject: (cbiz) [PR] Mythic Heroes Trivia Contest On-Line For immediate release: 12/30/96. Contact: Greg Fishbone, fishbone@user1.channel1.com -or- c/o Chapterhouse Press P.O. Box 3417 Saxonville, MA 01705-3417 MYTHIC HEROES TRIVIA CONTEST ON-LINE Chapterhouse Press has created an on-line entry form for its Mythic Heroes Trivia Contest, which can be accessed from the Virtual Chapterhouse website at . The contest features questions about several of the serialized stories appearing in the first three issues of "Mythic Heroes" -- answers to which can all be found on the website. Grand prize is an official Werelocks dreamcatcher, #3 in a limited edition of 50 hand-crafted by author Peg Fisher. Second prize (4 of which will be awarded) is a signed copy of "Mythic Heroes" #0, a rare edition that was sent to distributors, reviewers, and media representatives. Contest rules are available at . - --- fishbone@user1.channel1.com Greg Fishbone, Esq. "Mythic Heroes: Serialized for your protection." More info on "Mythic Heroes" can be found in the Virtual Chapterhouse: http://www.channel1.com/users/fishbone/mythic.html # Need help using (or leaving) this mailing list? # Email majordomo@xmission.com with "info comix-biz" in the message. # Postings must go to comix-biz@xmission.com -- replies go to original sender. ------------------------------ From: Greg Fishbone Date: Mon, 30 Dec 1996 01:05:42 -0500 Subject: (cbiz) [PR] Mythic Heroes Shipping Delays For immediate release: 12/30/96. Contact: Greg Fishbone, fishbone@user1.channel1.com -or- c/o Chapterhouse Press P.O. Box 3417 Saxonville, MA 01705-3417 MYTHIC HEROES SHIPPING DELAYS We have been having problems with shipping and distribution of "Mythic Heroes: The Serialized Superhero Prose Alternative", which is being handled from San Antonio by Brenner Printing. Issue #3 is in comic shops now. Subscription and newsstand copies of Issue #3 have been lost in transit and are currently being traced by UPS. If the subscription copies are not located this week, they will be reshipped from Chapterhouse Press in Saxonville, Massachusetts. We will not be able to replace the newsstand copies, but individual copies can also be directly ordered from the Chapterhouse backorder stock while supplies last. Issue #4 will be arriving in comic shops later this week (unless delayed by the holiday). Subscription and newsstand copies of Issue #4 are being held in San Antonio for repackaging. In order to ensure that they go out all right, they will be sent to Chapterhouse Press for reshipment. Issue #5 will be delayed while we search for another printing company. We are very sorry for the inconvenience and will work hard with our new printer to make sure that future issues of "Mythic Heroes" will be available on schedule. Please direct any inquiries to me at fishbone@user1.channel1.com and I will answer them personally. Thank you for your patience and continued support. - --Greg Fishbone Editor, Chapterhouse Press - --- fishbone@user1.channel1.com Greg Fishbone, Esq. "Mythic Heroes: Serialized for your protection." More info on "Mythic Heroes" can be found in the Virtual Chapterhouse: http://www.channel1.com/users/fishbone/mythic.html # Need help using (or leaving) this mailing list? # Email majordomo@xmission.com with "info comix-biz" in the message. # Postings must go to comix-biz@xmission.com -- replies go to original sender. ------------------------------ From: "Ron Phillips" Date: Tue, 31 Dec 1996 17:05:49 +0000 Subject: (cbiz) Hello Hello there, I thought I would introduce myself and get a feeler of what other comic professionals are on this list. In 1997 my wife and I are jumping into the self-publishing arena as ENIGMA COMICS. How many others will join us in the new year, I'm not sure. I'm hoping we will stand out among many. Our first project, DRAGON STAR, will be ready for preview in February and we hope to have in print by June/July to show it off at the Chicago Comicon as well as give a sneak peak at issue 2 of the series. DRAGON STAR will be an on going series from ENIGMA COMICS and will be published on a quarterly schedule till sales and response convince otherwise. The series should appeal to readers of BONE, THIEVES AND KINGS, WANDERING STAR and STRANGE ATTRACTORS. DRAGON STAR is a romp in Sci-fi/Fantasy and with enough humor and action to please all. The series will be Drawn and Written by myself, Ron Phillips, based upon characters and stories created by my wife, Colleen Phillips, who will also assist with the art chores. DRAGON STAR is proposed as a 32 page B&W series with a shelf tag of $2.75. I know this sounds a lot like an ad, but this is what I am doing in the business, and is the main focus for my 97 year. I am also working on other projects, but those are uncertain at this time. I wish the best of luck to everyone in the 97 year. Happy New Years to all. Ron Phillips # Need help using (or leaving) this mailing list? # Email majordomo@xmission.com with "info comix-biz" in the message. # Postings must go to comix-biz@xmission.com -- replies go to original sender. ------------------------------ From: Jeff Williams Date: Tue, 31 Dec 1996 18:32:35 -0600 (CST) Subject: (cbiz) Tales From the Ravaged Land? I'm trying to get back issues of this comic. I've written to Magi Studios, but no reply and my check has not been cashed. I called directory assistance, but no phone # for the CO, or the writer and cartoonist. If anyone has a phone # or email, so I can get in better contact than post mail, that would helpful. jeffw--jwilliams@ttu.edu # Need help using (or leaving) this mailing list? # Email majordomo@xmission.com with "info comix-biz" in the message. # Postings must go to comix-biz@xmission.com -- replies go to original sender. ------------------------------ From: "Jeff Mason" Date: Sat, 11 Jan 1997 11:12:50 -0500 (EST) Subject: (cbiz) MegaCon '97 Info Here's info about MegaCon '97, THE annual Florida comic book convention! I'll be there along with the folks from indy Magazine, dragging along Jon Lewis to promote his new Spectacles comics! Convention: MegaCon '97 Date: March 15 & 16, 1997 Location: Orange County Convention Center (International Drive) Orlando, Florida MegaCon will feature 100,000 square feet of exhibitors. The convention focuses on comics, gaming, sci-fi/fantasy, anime, multimedia, panel discussions, programming, computer network gaming, exhibits, and much more! Gaming Programming includes: Magic: The Gathering tournaments presented by Wizards Of The Coast (Type II Convocation & Type III), Star Wars, RPGA (5 living settings), Minatures Events, Super-Hero based games, live action adventures, and more! Special guests: J. Michael Straczynski (creator/exec.producer Babylon 5), Peter David, MOEBIUS, Peter Chung (creator of MTV's Aeon Flux), and over 100 artists, writers & creators. Comic Book Guests Include: Batt, Brett Booth, Greg Capullo, Scott Ciencin, Tony Daniel, Dark One, Jack Gray, Everette Hartsoe, Robb Horan, Steven Hughes, Jason Jensen, Josue Justiniano, Ray Lago, Bob Layton, Jon Lewis, Joe Madureira, Jeff Mason, Shelly Moldoff, George Perez, Brandon Peterson, Brian Pulido, Humberto Ramos, John Romita Sr., Julius Schwartz, Al Simmons aka SPAWN, Tim Townsend, William Tucci... Plus MANY more to be announced! WWW: http://www.insv.com/megacon/ E-Mail: MegaCon97@aol.com Phone: (407) 599-0905 Geoffrey R. Mason | jrm@grove.ufl.edu Editor - indy Magazine | 611 NW 34th Drive College of Law - Univ of Florida | Gainesville, Florida 32607-2429 - -- URL = http://grove.ufl.edu/~jrm # Need help using (or leaving) this mailing list? # Email majordomo@xmission.com with "info comix-biz" in the message. # Postings must go to comix-biz@xmission.com -- replies go to original sender. ------------------------------ From: "Michael Rizzo" Date: Sat, 11 Jan 1997 18:08:53 -0500 Subject: Re: (cbiz) MegaCon '97 Info > Here's info about MegaCon '97, THE annual Florida comic book convention! > I'll be there along with the folks from indy Magazine, dragging along > Jon Lewis to promote his new Spectacles comics! > Gaming Programming includes: Magic: The Gathering tournaments presented by > Wizards Of The Coast (Type II Convocation & Type III), Star Wars, RPGA (5 > living settings), Minatures Events, Super-Hero based games, live action > adventures, and more! > > Special guests: J. Michael Straczynski (creator/exec.producer Babylon 5), > Peter David, MOEBIUS, Peter Chung (creator of MTV's Aeon Flux), and over 100 > artists, writers & creators. Comic Book Guests Include: Batt, Brett Booth, > Greg Capullo, Scott Ciencin, Tony Daniel, Dark One, Jack Gray, Everette > Hartsoe, Robb Horan, Steven Hughes, Jason Jensen, Josue Justiniano, Ray > Lago, Bob Layton, Jon Lewis, Joe Madureira, Jeff Mason, Shelly Moldoff, > George Perez, Brandon Peterson, Brian Pulido, Humberto Ramos, John Romita > Sr., Julius Schwartz, Al Simmons aka SPAWN, Tim Townsend, William > Tucci... Plus MANY more to be announced! As always, if anyone is attending this or any con, local, national, small, large, we welcome comments for the COMX-TV web site, or even better, send us video of the show. Interviews, panel discussion, anything comic book related. Also, if you would like to send your own commentary on the comic book industry, or news from your corner of the globe, we would definitely love it. These are the only criteria: If you will be using a camcorder, an external microphone is necessary unless you are in a quiet room. If you are in a quiet room, make sure the interviewee speaks loud enough. The persons or organization must know that you are videoing for the COMX-TV television show. It's not available at this time, but I will put a video release form on the COMX-TV web site. you must print this and have the persons you are interviewing sign this. It saves your, their and our butts. If you are the person on the video, we will still need a release form. If you need one before it's on the web site, the following should suffice: "I understand the video taken is for COMX-TV and will be broadcast on television. I give full rights to COMX-TV to use this video on their television show or on their internet web site." Signed and dated. Submit to: Michael Rizzo, Producer COMX-TV PO Box 220 Buffalo, NY 14225 http://pweb.moran.com/comxtv/comxtv.htm # Need help using (or leaving) this mailing list? # Email majordomo@xmission.com with "info comix-biz" in the message. # Postings must go to comix-biz@xmission.com -- replies go to original sender. ------------------------------ From: "Jeff Mason" Date: Fri, 17 Jan 1997 21:06:21 -0500 (EST) Subject: (cbiz) [NEWS]: Scott Rosenberg Leaves Marvel Thursday January 16 2:14 PM EDT Scott Rosenberg Leaves Marvel Acquires 50 Percent of Platinum Studios BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Jan. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- It was announced today that Scott Mitchell Rosenberg has left his posts as president of Malibu Comics and senior executive vice president of Marvel Comics and has acquired a 50% stake in Platinum Studios, the company headed by Ervin Rustemagic' that houses Europe's premier library of comic book property rights. This announcement was made by Jerry Katzman, president of the William Morris Agency. This partnership teams up Rosenberg with Europe's #1 comic book property rights holder, Ervin Rustemagic'. The two will jointly run the company, and will be represented by the William Morris Agency for all Platinum Studios properties for feature films and television. "The comic industry is going through major changes and the industry leadership is changing hands," said Katzman. "Rosenberg keeps giving entertainment consumers exactly what they want, and his deal with Platinum is another example of his talent for staying one step ahead of the latest trend." WMA has assembled a full team for the Platinum Studios library headed by Paul Bricault, and includes agents Alan Gasmer for feature films and Mark Itkin for television projects. Rosenberg departs Marvel/Malibu after serving his dual role as Executive VP/President since he sold Malibu Comics to Marvel in 1994. Rosenberg founded Malibu Comics in 1986, and has since developed its renowned library of over 200 characters and properties, including the much anticipated summer release, Men in Black. Rosenberg also has an ongoing producer deal for all Malibu Comics properties. He will serve as executive producer on the upcoming Glen Larson series Night Man which Tribune Entertainment, in partnership with Village Roadshow and TF1, has announced and already cleared for 22 episodes starting Fall 1997. Rosenberg will also be executive producer of the upcoming Universal live action film, Prime. Platinum Studios specializes in distinctly non-superhero characters which span genres from action-adventure and fantasy to historical, romance, science fiction and horror. The Europe-based company was founded by publisher Ervin Rustemagic in 1971 and has more than a thousand separate properties. The company also has relationship with top-flight comic book publishers throughout the world. Much of Europe's most sought-after artists have exclusive relationships with the company, with such European superstars as the multiple-award-winning Hermann. Hermann's fans are known to stand in line hours for his autograph, and his stories are read in 20 countries. His best- selling series, Jeremiah, the story of a futuristic America devastated by racial wars, is said to have influenced George Miller when he created Mad Max. Other highlights of the acquisition include a comic book hero based in America that has sold more than a half-billion copies worldwide (although never sold in America), and a series entitled Martin Y (a cross between James Bond, The X-Files, Outer Limits and Carmen Sandiego), which is currently experiencing phenomenal popularity in Italy. "Rosenberg has proven that he can create comic-to-film projects. With Men In Black, Night Man and the upcoming Prime, 1997 looks to be Rosenberg's year," said Katzman. "Platinum Studios library is one of the largest sources of new properties we've seen in years. This deal gives William Morris the chance to put together international partners for these projects." Rosenberg and Rustemagic' agree that the opportunities with Platinum are substantial. "The art from Platinum Studios is displayed at art shows around the world and the artists are revered as international celebrities," said Rustemagic'. Rosenberg added, "I am looking forward to working with these internationally acclaimed artists and developing these properties for movies and television." For further information regarding Scott Rosenberg or the Platinum Studios library, contact Paul Bricault at the William Morris Agency, 151 El Camino Drive, Beverly Hills, Calif. 90210 or call (310) 859-4000. SOURCE William Morris Agency, Inc. # Need help using (or leaving) this mailing list? # Email majordomo@xmission.com with "info comix-biz" in the message. # Postings must go to comix-biz@xmission.com -- replies go to original sender. ------------------------------ From: "Jeff Mason" Date: Fri, 17 Jan 1997 21:10:53 -0500 (EST) Subject: (cbiz) [NEWS] Isaacson Appointed Exec VP, Worldwide Licensing, Marvel Wednesday January 15 10:20 AM EDT Helen Isaacson Appointed Executive Vice President, Worldwide Licensing, Marvel Comics Group One of Entertainment Industry's Most Successful Licensing Executives to Lead Marvel Comics Licensing, Merchandising, Advertising Sales and Creative Services NEW YORK, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Helen Isaacson, an internationally recognized leader in building powerful brand awareness through highly successful licensing and merchandising programs, has been appointed Executive Vice President, Worldwide Licensing, for Marvel Comics Group, a division of the Marvel Entertainment Group, Inc. The announcement was made today by David Schreff, President and Chief Operating Officer, Marvel Entertainment Group. As Executive Vice President, Worldwide Licensing, Isaacson oversees all licensing, merchandising, advertising sales and creative services for Marvel Entertainment Group on a global basis. Based at Marvel headquarters in New York, she is responsible for the company's in-house team in the United States and its far-reaching network of agents in markets throughout the world. Isaacson joins Marvel Entertainment Group from Turner Home Entertainment, a division of Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., where she most recently was senior vice president and general manager of international licensing and merchandising. Under Isaacson's leadership, Turner Home Entertainment and its products achieved dramatic gains in market share in Latin America, Europe and the Pacific Rim. Her acclaimed consumer products campaigns -- including partnerships with PepsiCo, Warner Lambert, Kraft Foods, Bayer and Burger King -- have been credited with transforming Turner copyrights for its film and animated libraries into strong brands. These campaigns contributed to many successes ranging from revitalizing vintage properties such as "Gone With The Wind" to establishing key Hanna-Barbera cartoon characters as hot new brands. In announcing Isaacson's appointment, effective immediately, Schreff said: "Helen brings an astute understanding of the tremendous licensing and merchandising opportunities ahead in diverse markets throughout the world. Together with our expert domestic licensing team and agents abroad, she is well-positioned to maximize Marvel's overall brand identity and to further heighten the value of our super heroes and other properties." Isaacson added: "Marvel's legendary and compelling characters continue to be among the prime resources available in the worldwide entertainment licensing field today. We'll be developing the vast potential of those assets even further as Marvel expands and strengthens its relationships with both local and international market leaders in all appropriate industries including retail." Earlier in her career, Isaacson served as vice president of international operations at Hamilton Projects, a subsidiary of Great American Communications, which formerly owned Hanna-Barbera Productions. She also was with The Beanstalk Group, where she developed and implemented marketing strategies and sales plans for all business outside the U.S. and Canada. Isaacson holds a master's degree from Adelphi University and a bachelor's degree from Queens College, both in New York. Marvel Entertainment Group Inc is a world leader in the production and licensing of super hero-themed entertainment, spanning a wide array of media and sports ventures including comic books, television, film, theme parks and restaurants. Marvel has embarked on a major expansion, building upon its foundation as the No. 1 comic book company. Other operations of Marvel include Marvel Studios, a live action and animated film and television production company; Fleer/Skybox, leading marketers of sports and entertainment trading cards; Panini, marketers of children's activity stickers; Toy Biz, an innovative toy producer; and Marvel Interactive, creators of digital software, CD-ROMs, video games and online service products. Marvel is available on America Online at keyword: Marvel and can be accessed on the internet at www.marvelonline.com. 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