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During World War II, the company found its first massive hit with , created by Joe Simon and Jack Kirby . The character became a patriotic icon, famously punching Adolf Hitler on the cover of his first issue. However, after the war, interest in superheroes waned, and the company—briefly renamed Atlas Comics —shifted to westerns, horror, and romance. The Marvel Age: The 1960s Revolution

The company's fortunes changed with the formation of . In 2008, the unexpected success of Iron Man launched the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) . Seeing the massive potential, The Walt Disney Company acquired Marvel Entertainment in 2009 for approximately $4 billion. marvel - search results

: While many think of Spider-Man first, Marvel officially considers Thor, Captain America, and Iron Man as its "Big Three". During World War II, the company found its

: Created by Lee and Ditko, Peter Parker became the face of the company—a teenager juggling superhero duties with aunt-related chores and money troubles. The Marvel Age: The 1960s Revolution The company's