Wang Jie took advantage of the financial crisis to privately absorb a lot of stocks of companies like Apple that are destined to shine in the future, and because the world's real estate industry has also entered a depression with the stock market, Wang Jie took the opportunity to buy hundreds of villas in New York, Los Angeles, London, Paris, Madrid and other cities in the name of his own women, in addition to Wang Jie also bought the National Football League HSD Redskins and New York Jets, Manchester United Football Club in England, and Ajax Football Club in the Netherlands。

But what made Wang Jie happiest was that he successfully bought Marvel Comics.

After entering the 80s, the American comic industry has developed rapidly, and in 1983 reached an unprecedented peak, however, the peak was followed by the trough, and since then the market has continued to decline, a large amount of capital has withdrawn from the industry, and the comic industry ushered in a cold winter.

Marvel Comics and DC Comics are the two giants of the American comic industry, and the cold snap of this economic crisis has naturally affected them.

In Wang Jie's previous life, whether it was North America or other regions, the big screen was full of amazing superheroes, who not only fought independently, but also formed the Avengers, robbed the world, and snatched a lot of money into their pockets, which can be called a weapon for collecting money.

Just like in his previous life, Wang Jie prefers commercial movies to art films, and has seen almost all of the wonderful superhero films, and knows very well about the comic book company that will be renamed Marvel in the future.

So, in the past two years, Wang Jie has asked old Jim to keep an eye on the Marvel comics, and every once in a while, a rough analysis report will be sent to Wang Jie.

At the same time, Wang Jie is also paying attention to the entire comics market, after all, the general environment has a great impact on the company.

In 1985, the North American comic industry ushered in a new ebb, with the national comic book sales of less than $40 million, and relevant experts estimate that this number will continue to decline in the next three to four years.

Just after October, the comic industry giant Marvel Comics officially filed for bankruptcy protection due to the withdrawal of several investors and poor management, and Marvel came to the turning point of its past.

Wang Jie did not know how the Marvel comics came back to life in his previous life, but the elder Jim immediately contacted the board members within Marvel and issued an application for capital injection and a bona fide acquisition, but was resisted by the Marvel board of directors.

After a brief discussion with Old Jim, Wang Jie embarked on a swift and dazzling action.

The board of directors of a company is composed of several or even a dozen people, who have their own interests and fronts, and it is impossible for them to stand together.

At Wang Jie's suggestion, the old Jim first contacted Stan Lee, the amazing soul character, and made a condition that he couldn't refuse - every role he participated in the creation of in the future will be made into a movie or TV series, and he will receive 5% of the box office profits from the company, and it is noted that this is a promise from King William Rothschild!

The name William is synonymous with the box office and profits of the movie!

Then, another soul of surprise was found, Avi Arad, executive director and head of creativity.

In fact, before Wang Jie came into contact with Avi Arad, Yulia Vladimirovna Tymoshenko had found out about the Jew, who had submitted a draft restructuring reform when Marvel was in trouble last year, trying to promote the restructuring of Marvel Comics into Marvel Entertainment to form a major industrial structure of film, copyright licensing, toys and comic publishing, but it was vetoed.

But after Wang Jie's analysis, this plan is considered to be a highly feasible plan.

As a result, Wang Jie made a heavy promise that if the other party supported their acquisition of Surprising, Avi Arad would become the company's CEO and chief creative officer, which was also an irresistible condition.

The collapse of the united front often starts from within, and how many people can hold on to it in the face of huge interests?

In addition to private actions, the old Jim stepped up the Jinyuan offensive, to put it bluntly, the decisive factor in the success of the acquisition is still the capital.

After the $150 million offer was rejected, Mr. Wang raised the offer to $200 million, and some have begun to waver.

Although Wang Jie's actions were swift enough, Marvel still caught the attention of other investors, and even though the comic industry was at a low ebb, Marvel held the copyrights to thousands of comic images.

Wang Jie knows that after entering the 21st century, when CG technology matures, amazing superheroes dominate most of the screen, so they have made huge profits. Look at Warner, how much Superman and Batman did them well after acquiring DC Comics in the late '60s. Since we know what its prospects are, if we don't start now, do we have to wait for the stock of Marvel Comics to start rising? Marvel later changed its Chinese name to Marvel and was acquired by Walt Disney for billions of dollars, which is a piece of food that cannot be abandoned.

Just when other investors hesitated, Wang Jie raised the offer to $250 million, and in the face of such a price, the board of directors of Marvel, who had filed for bankruptcy protection, finally capitulated.

The Lincoln van belonging to Wang Jie stopped in front of the building at No. 417 Fifth Avenue, and after the bodyguard pulled the car door, Wang Jie walked out of the car, he was wearing a crisp dark suit, with a striped tie of the same color, and a standard professional attire.

Next, as soon as he signed it, he took absolute control of Marvel Comics.

In the large conference room of Marvel's company, a large group of people were waiting for them, including Marvel's senior executives, as well as lawyers and accountants on both sides.

"Mr. Wilson, I would like to trouble you to make a trip from Los Angeles yourself. Wang Jie gently hugged the lead lawyer of Monica Bellucci Law Firm, and the other party's business ability is rare in North America.

"Mr. William, you're gracious, it's all my business!" said Lawyer Wilson, "I have already reviewed the contract, and I can sign it." ”

There were no flashing lights, no press conferences, no ceremonies, the signing was successfully completed under the annotations of dozens of pairs of eyes.

The lawyers and idlers on both sides quickly left the conference room, and the rest except for Wang Jie were the surprised high-level executives.

"I think everyone should know that Mr. Avi Arad will be the CEO of Marvel and will restructure Marvel in all aspects. Wang Jie sat at the head of the conference table, "I will not interfere in the daily operations of the company, but ......"

He slowly glanced around, "What I want is profit!"

Although there are factors such as the general environment and the withdrawal of investors, the internal mismanagement and too many inconsequential people are also one of the reasons.

Wang Jie is not a philanthropist, so naturally he will not be polite, the personnel and departments that should be abolished, Avi Arad has already laid out a detailed plan.

Of course, this kind of thing is naturally carried out by him, the executive.

After Avi Arad briefly said a series of plans, everyone's eyes turned to Wang Jie again, who would have thought that this world-renowned super director in recent years would become their boss when they appeared in front of them.

Mr. Stan Lee...... Alright, Stan!" Ryan looked at the famous father of superheroes, "you should be ready to put your kids on the big screen." ”

"William, you mean ......" Stan Lee was visibly agitated.

"Don't worry!" Wang Jie waved his hand and said to everyone, "The focus of your work next is to take back all kinds of copyrights of comics, I only need copyrights, and I don't need any reasons and excuses!"

"Superman and Batman have dominated the market for superhero movies for too long, and it's our turn to be amazed in the next few decades!"

Without waiting for everyone to react, Wang Jie looked at Avi Arad, "Peter Parker is the top priority, even if he goes to court with Sony Columbia Pictures, he must take back the film copyright." ”

"This is a bit difficult...... "I don't know who it is, muttered.

"It's nothing more than an exchange of interests!" Wang Jie glanced at it coldly, and the man subconsciously shrank his neck, "If Sony Colombia is not interested, then drag the lawsuit down, and don't think about it for the island people we don't have!"

Looking at Peter Parker's 'old father', Stan Lee's face was a little embarrassed, after all, this is one of his favorite characters.

Wang Jie dissipated the seriousness on his face and smiled at him, "Of course, this is just the last choice." ”

"Director William, which superhero do you think we should bring to the big screen first?" Stan Lee seems to be unable to wait, not only because of his wishes, but also about his income.

"Don't worry, we have to wait for the film CG technology to be more mature. Wang Jie's hand on the conference table stretched out three fingers, "I promise, three years at most!"

Out of the surprise company, Wang Jie breathed a sigh of relief, this is not a lot of opportunity, it can be regarded as seized, although the process is a little tortuous, fortunately there are no accidents.

The Blackwater International Intelligence Department, which was established at the beginning, played a significant role in turning the general clues provided by Wang Jie into detailed information, which gave Wang Jie the opportunity to operate capital.

As for Marvel Comics, as long as the CG technology matures, Wang Jie will naturally let the era of superheroes come early.