Marvelman (1954)
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Key Facts
1st appearance of Marvelman, later renamed Miracleman, a young man who transformed into a superhero by saying 'Kimota' which is Atomik spelled backwards
The development of Miracleman occurred after DC/National won a lawsuit against Fawcett that prohibited the use of Captain Marvel, later renamed Shazam, due to his likeness to Superman
The UK publisher of Captain Marvel reprints, facing a devastating financial blow, successfully renamed, redesigned and re-marketed Captain Marvel into Marvelman
Key Facts
1st appearance of Marvelman, later renamed Miracleman, a young man who transformed into a superhero by saying 'Kimota' which is Atomik spelled backwards
The development of Miracleman occurred after DC/National won a lawsuit against Fawcett that prohibited the use of Captain Marvel, later renamed Shazam, due to his likeness to Superman
The UK publisher of Captain Marvel reprints, facing a devastating financial blow, successfully renamed, redesigned and re-marketed Captain Marvel into Marvelman
Key Facts
Origin of Marvelman
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