There is a broiling controversy consuming our nation--Disney's acquisition of Marvel. Fans and fanatics freaked out when this news hit the nation. Not only did the news cover the merger but the web was bombarded with hot topic opinions.
People were none too happy that the land of princesses and happily ever after was going to be in control of Marvel who gave us some of the most well established and memorable comics of all time. The creative flair of Disney, while varied, did not hold par with the new, fast-paced edge that fans found familiar. The high-tension, fast-paced action and griping plot lines of Marvel seemed a far stretch from Mr. Toad's Wild Ride. Fans were openly worried about the integrity of their superheroes. However, there is good news.
Disney is more than parks and a mouse; it’s a brand, one of the most recognizable in the world. It is this brand power that they hope to put behind Marvel. Marvel is a world in and of itself and Disney (so far) has no designs to change the Marvel Universe and it would be very unwise to do so.
So far, so good. Disney is a revolutionary animation force in yesterday and especially today’s market. No jobs are getting flipped out—-the chief animator of Nemo is not going to be drafting Thor. So all in all this seems to be a positive business-based merger for both parties involved.
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