After entering the 90s, the American comic industry has developed rapidly, and in 1993 reached an unprecedented peak moment, 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the peak was followed by the trough, and since then the market has continued to decline, a large amount of capital has withdrawn from the industry, and the comic industry has ushered in a cold winter.

Marvel Comics and DC Comics are known as the two giants of the American comic industry, and this market cold wave has naturally affected them.

In the last few years of Ryan's previous life, whether in North America or in China, 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, Ryan prefers commercial films to art films, and has seen some wonderful superhero films many times, although he doesn't know much about their owners, but he still knows a little about them.

In particular, he remembered that before Marvel's superheroes shined, Marvel Comics went through the darkest hours before dawn and once filed for bankruptcy, but he didn't know exactly when and what happened in between.

He's just a movie lover, and there aren't many things he can remember and know, most of which still come from the Internet, but it's important to say whether it's credible or not.

So, Garcia? Rodriguez's investigative consulting firm has been on the lookout for the last two years, with a rough analysis delivered to George and Scott every once in a while.

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

1995 year. The North American comic industry has ushered in a new low ebb, with only $400 million in comic sales in the United States, and experts estimate that this number will continue to decline in the next three to four years.

Just after the New Year, 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.

How the Marvel comics came back to life in the previous life, Ryan didn't know, but, Scott? Swift made contact with them as soon as possible. Applications for capital injections and bona fide acquisitions were issued. But it was met with resistance from the board of directors.

This is very normal, Ryan is no longer the ignorant teenager who was ignorant of finance and business, and has learned a lot about this area with Scott in the past two years, although strictly speaking. is still a beginner. But I have enough knowledge of many of them.

Especially. He's sixteen years old, and some things don't have to hold back like he did when he was younger, plus Scott has been manipulating more and more money over the years. There are also more and more ideas and means.

After a brief conversation over the phone, the two embarked on a swift and dazzling move.

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.

Under Ryan's suggestion, Scott first came into contact with the amazing soul character Stan? Lee, who made it impossible for him to refuse—that every character he worked on in the future would be made into a movie or TV series, and that he would receive five percent of the company's profits from it—and that it was from Ryan? Jenkins' Promise!

Ryan? The name Jenkins is synonymous with the box office and profits of the movie!

Then, another soul of surprise was found, Executive Director and Head of Creativity, Avi? Arad.

In fact, before Scott's contact, Garcia had found out about the Jew, who had submitted a restructuring reform draft last year when Marvel was in trouble, trying to promote the restructuring of Marvel Comics into Marvel Entertainment to form a five-major industrial structure of film, copyright licensing, toys, the Internet and comic publishing, but it was vetoed.

However, after analyzing this plan by the investment team led by Scott, it is considered to be a highly feasible plan.

So, Ryan's side made a heavy promise, if the other party supported their acquisition of Surprise Success, Avi? Arad will become the company's CEO and chief creative officer, which is 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, Scott stepped up the Jinyuan offensive, and to put it bluntly, the decisive factor in the success of the acquisition is still the capital.

After the $250 million offer was rejected, Scott raised the offer to $300 million with a $500 million mortgage to the bank with a five-percent stake in Paramount Pictures in Ryan and Nicole's hands, and some have begun to waver.

Despite Ryan's quick moves, Marvel caught the attention of other investors, and even though the comic book industry was at a low ebb, Marvel held the rights to more than 5,000 comic book characters.

Ryan vaguely remembers that Marvel later changed his Chinese name to Marvel, as if it was acquired by Walt Disney, and the price was billions of dollars, which was a piece of food that could not be abandoned.

While other investors hesitated, Scott raised the offer to $450 million, and the Surprise board, which had filed for bankruptcy protection, finally capitulated.

Scott's Lincoln RV was parked in front of 417 Fifth Avenue, and after George pulled the door, Ryan was the first to get out of the car, dressed in a crisp dark suit with a striped tie of the same color, and the standard professional attire.

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

"Ryan, you're about to catch up with me in height!" Scott led the way, and the two walked towards the building.

"Come on, Scott, I'm sure I'm not going to be as tall as you." Ryan is already very satisfied with his current height, and if he is taller, it will be troublesome to appear in a movie.

Even if you have a small asset now, the little golden man you want to get the most has not yet arrived.

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.

"Uncle Wilson, I'm going to trouble you to make a trip from Los Angeles yourself." Ryan gently hugged the old Mr. Lawyer, who was one of the people he trusted the most.

"Ryan, and Scott, well done!" Lawyer Wilson patted them on the arm, "I've already reviewed the contract, just sign it." ”

There were no flashing lights, no press conferences, no ceremonies, and the signing was done in the notes of dozens of pairs of eyes.

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

"I think everyone knows, Avi? Mr. Arad will become Marvel's CEO and will restructure Marvel in all aspects. Ryan sat at the head of the conference table, and the ignorant teenager of the past completely completed his transformation, "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.

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

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

In Avi? After Arad briefly said a series of plans, everyone's eyes turned to Ryan again, who would have thought that this superstar who had not appeared for more than two years would become their own boss when they appeared in front of them again.

"Stan? Mr. Lee...... Well, Stan! Ryan looked at the famous father of superheroes, "You should be ready to let your children appear on the big screen." ”

"Ryan, you mean......" The old man was visibly excited.

"Don't rush!" Ryan 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 or excuses!" ”

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

Without waiting for everyone to react, Ryan looked at Avi? Arad, "Peter? Parker is the top priority, even if it goes to court with Sony Columbia Pictures, he has to get the film rights back. ”

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

"It's nothing more than an exchange of interests!" Ryan glanced at it coldly, and the man subconsciously shrank his neck, "If Sony Columbia is not interested, then drag the lawsuit down, and don't think about the Japanese who we don't have!" ”

Looked at Peter? Parker's 'old father', the old man's face was a little embarrassed, after all, this is one of his favorite characters.

Ryan dissipated the stern sù on his face and smiled at him slightly, "Of course, this is just the last choice. ”

"Ryan, which superhero do you think we should bring to the big screen first?" Stan? Old man Li seems to can't wait, this is not only his wish, but also his income.

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

Out of the surprise company, Ryan breathed a sigh of relief, and the few opportunities that he remembered in his mind were seized, although the process was a little tortuous, fortunately there were no accidents.

The investigative consulting firm that was established at the beginning played a big role in turning the vague fragments that Ryan provided into detailed information, which gave Scott Capital the opportunity to operate.

Pixar doesn't have to bother too much, after going public and financing, it has enough development funds, and Blizzard Entertainment and Blue Sky Studios are also on the right track after his capital injection again.

As for the Marvel manga, as long as the big ship passes, the CG technology displayed will naturally make people think that the era of superheroes has arrived.

There is also Yahoo, a small company with an annual turnover of only one million dollars, which will become a sharp weapon for grabbing money after going public.

The biggest trouble is the $500 million debt, and it's the first time I owe so much money to the bank, but I don't have to worry too much, after all, I signed a long-term contract, and I can pay it off in the next few years. (To be continued......)

PS: The other two need a little time to modify~