Category Archives: Marvel

Found Disney: Mickey as Spidermouse before Buy Out

Posted on March 31, 2024 by Dis-LEE

Disney bought out or acquired the Marvel Comics group in 2009. But this wasn’t the first time the most famous mouse in the world ever met Marvel superheroes! On October 31st of 1968, The Amazing Spiderman King Size Special number … Continue reading →

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HotWheels Premium Spiderman Spider-Mobile Diecast

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Dis-LEE

Yup. Spiderman had a car. Why? Because he needed money. Let me explain: Corona Motors, in an effort to promote their new non-polluting car engine, hired the advertising firm of Carter & Lombardo to approach Spider-Man about building a Spider-Mobile. Of course, Spiderman … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Die Cast, Marvel, Television, Toys | Tagged Animation, Cars, Characters, Comic Books, Comics, Die Cast, Diecast, Dune Buggy, Made in Indonesia, Marvel, Mattel, Spider Mobile, Spider-Mobile, Spiderman, Television, The Amazing Spiderman, Toys | Leave a comment

Mini Brands MINI DISNEY STORE Display

Posted on September 25, 2022 by Dis-LEE

The first Disney Store opened on March 28th of 1987 in Glendale, California. It reached its peak of success in 1997 with 749 locations operating worldwide. Fast forward to 2021 and the Disney Store shuttered its last location sometime near … Continue reading →

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Book Review: How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way

Posted on July 3, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Publisher: Atria Paperback / Simon & Schuster Year: 2019 (1978) Pages: 160 Type: Softcover ISBN: 978-1-9821-3013-8 (First Edition) “…the one book that Marvel fans everywhere always ask for.” – Stan Lee I’ve wanted a copy of this book for a long time. But original printings … Continue reading →

Posted in Artwork, Books, Characters, Education, Humor, Marvel, Tips | Tagged Artwork, Atria Paperback, Book Review, Book Reviews, Books, Characters, Education, How to Draw, How to Draw Comics the Marvel Way, Humor, John Buscema, Marvel, Reviews, Simon & Schuster, Stan Lee, Tips | Leave a comment

The Fantastic Four Essentials Volume 5 Omnibus

Posted on June 16, 2022 by Dis-LEE

Okay, True Believers, it’s time to go back in time to when comic books were subtly racist, bigoted, and controversial, but oh-so fun, wild, and inexplicable! Welcome to the Fantastic Four Essentials Volume 5 omnibus in all it’s black and … Continue reading →

Posted in Artwork, Characters, Comic Books, Marvel | Tagged Artwork, Characters, Comic Books, Essentials, Fantastic Four, Human Torch, Invisible Girl, Jack Kirby, Marvel, Marvel Comics, Mr. Fantastic, Stan Lee, The Thing, Volume 5 | Leave a comment

MINI BRANDS Disney Store Edition Collectible Figures

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Dis-LEE

It’s hard to say who I blame more: Disney, for bringing out new product lines every two minutes, or Me, for buying these product lines every three minutes! I thought I was done with buying into the latest trends, but … Continue reading →

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Disney Store Plastic Key ‘Disney Divisions’ Set

Posted on May 8, 2022 by Dis-LEE

This Disney Store exclusive plastic Key set featuring the Disney Divisions of business are fun little keepsakes. They are rather cheaply made and so very lightweight. But they feature some interesting design cues that we will explore shortly. For a … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Collectibles, Disney Store, Exclusive, Marvel, Merchandise, Movies, Pixar | Tagged Animation, Collectibles, Disney Store, Exclusive, Keys, Lucasfilm Ltd., Marvel, Merchandise, Movies, Pixar, Walt Disney Animation Studios | Leave a comment

Peterbourgh Examiner: TODAY Insert featuring Stan Lee

Posted on December 10, 2021 by Dis-LEE

‘Stan the Man’. There could be only one man on the planet who deserves that nickname, and that’s the legendary Stan Lee! Of course, he could also be called ‘Captain Cameo’, but that’s for another article. The article in this … Continue reading →

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Marvel Shieldz Circle K Free Giveaways

Posted on April 15, 2021 by Dis-LEE

I pulled into my local gas station to fill up this afternoon and found a new promotion on offer. So naturally I took advantage of a freebie! And what was that promotion, you ask? Read on! Heroes Unite! Circle K … Continue reading →

Posted in Animation, Characters, Collectibles, Comic Books, Giveaway, Marvel, Promotions | Tagged Animation, Characters, Circle K, Collectibles, Comic Books, Gas Stations, Giveaway, Marvel, Marvel Comics, Marvel Shields, Marvel Shieldz, Promotions | 4 Comments