Breakin’ News: Disney To Purchase Marvel For $4 Billion

Well, this was unexpected. According to a press release by Disney, they will buy Marvel in a stock and cash transaction that is expected to reach $4 billion. This deal isn’t quite set in stone yet, but by all accounts it seems that the mouse-ears will own one of the largest entertainment brands in the world.

Hit the jump for an official statement by Marvel’s CEO and my thoughts.