Comic book-based media and pop culture enjoying a string of successes like they haven't had in decades. That's good news for the fans -- and for investors looking for a chance at high-flying profits.
The Amazing Spider-Man opens in U.S. theaters Tuesday, and it's sure to gross hundreds of millions -- a sharp contrast with the financial state of the hero himself, who's always struggling and short on cash.
John Carter is just the latest disappointment: Is Disney snuffing the creativity out of its Pixar and Marvel purchases?
Why not let a superhero save you from the evil economy? Investing in comic books can be a recession-proof path to steady returns, according to experts at last weekend's New York Comic Con. Just don't let ignorance be your kryptonite.
In theory, the Broadway musical Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark had a lot going for it, including a popular Marvel superhero and songs by U2 stars Bono and the Edge. But one thing the critically savaged show doesn't have going for it is a monetary investment from Bono.
Marvel Entertainment plans to unveil a new storyline in February titled "Death of Spider-Man," implying that at least one version of the popular 48-year-old character will be killed off. But don't panic, fans. The new storyline won't affect the more mainstream "Adventures of Spider-Man" storyline.
As die-hard comic fans flock to San Diego for Comic-Con, the legendary Stan Lee, who created Spider-Man and now heads POW! Entertainment, talked to us about comic books, Disney's investment in POW! and what investors should expect.
