One more thing. Retailer Steve Bennett triggered an interesting discussion on whether modern comics are too grim for their own good.

Here is the link:

http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/15700.html

Regarding the Marvel and Disney deal, thank you for bringing up a point that’s been overlooked. Too many Marvel comics ARE “grim and gritty” for their own sake.
This is sad because comics like the excellent “War of Kings” mini-series prove that you can write more thrilling, hopeful stories that aren’t dumb or predictable.

So, we’ll see if Marvel realizes that going the “Pixar route” would actually improve their stories and even their bottom line.