COMIC-CON: MARVEL COMICS ACQUIRES MARVELMAN RIGHTS

SAN DIEGO -- Marvel Comics on Friday at Comic-Con International announced it 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."

Marvel is offering a limited edition T-Shirt and a poster by Joe Quesada in September.