Pow! Disney captures Spider-Man, Iron Man and other Marvel characters in $4 billion deal

LOS ANGELES — The Walt Disney Co. is punching its way into the universe of superheroes and their male fans with a deal announced Monday to acquire Marvel Entertainment Inc. for $4 billion, bringing characters such as Iron Man and Spider-Man into the family of Mickey Mouse and “Toy Story.”

Fitch reiterates Disney ratings after studio agrees to buy comic book company Marvel for $4B

NEW YORK — Fitch Ratings reiterated its ratings for The Walt Disney Co. Monday in the wake of the company’s announcement that it will buy Marvel Entertainment Inc. for $4 billion in cash and stock.

Disney to get Spider-Man, Iron Man and other Marvel characters in $4 billion deal

LOS ANGELES — The Walt Disney Co. is buying Marvel Entertainment Inc. for $4 billion in cash and stock, bringing such characters as Iron Man and Spider-Man into the family of Mickey Mouse and WALL-E.

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