Marvel Comic Comeback From member station WFCR Susan Kaplan reports Marvel Comics is striking back against the evil forces that have sent comic book sales tumbling downward. Kids everywhere are being drawn away from traditional comic books by brighter, shinier hi-tech toys. To try to win them back, Marvel revamped its Spiderman and X-Man comic books for the new generation with a new movie and TV show.

Marvel Comic Comeback

November 29, 200012:00 AM ET

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From member station WFCR Susan Kaplan reports Marvel Comics is striking back against the evil forces that have sent comic book sales tumbling downward. Kids everywhere are being drawn away from traditional comic books by brighter, shinier hi-tech toys. To try to win them back, Marvel revamped its Spiderman and X-Man comic books for the new generation with a new movie and TV show.