Disney acquiring Marvel Entertainment Inc. (Sun-Sentinel)

In acquiring Marvel Entertainment Inc., the Walt Disney Co. will add 5,000 comic-book characters to the Disney family, though Universal Orlando will likely retain the theme-park rights to several key characters, including Spider-Man and the Incredible Hulk. With visions of movies, TV, video games and theme-park attractions dancing in its head, the Walt Disney Co. said today it is buying Marvel ...