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Monday, August 7, 2017

Netflix buys comic book company behind Kick-Ass and Kingsman

Streaming giant aims to copy Marvel owner Disney’s superhero strategy with Millarworld, its first ever acquisition

Netflix has made its first acquisition, buying the comic book company behind Kick-Ass and Kingsman, as it looks to imitate Marvel-owner Disney’s superhero strategy.

Netflix’s acquisition of Millarworld, founded by former Marvel comic developer Mark Millar, is a strategic move to own and develop its own universe of superhero TV series and films.

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