In my latest Disney stat post, I take a look at some Marvel statistics and facts. Enjoy!

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I recently sat down to find out more about Marvel’s multimedia empire. Here are the more interesting Marvel statistics and facts I was able to dig up. As always, I will be adding more and updating these periodically as I find new stuff. Be sure to check back regularly.

Please note that some of these numbers are easier to find than others, so some of these are based on news reports and not official company tallies. All stats are linked to their source unless it was sent to me directly from the company. No stat listed  should be considered in making any type of investment decision. In other words: This is the best I can find, but I don’t guarantee anything.

Marvel Movie Statistics and Facts

Total production budget for Marvel Cinematic Universe movies (2008-2016):

$2.493 billion

Last updated 2/5/17

Total global box office sales for Marvel Cinematic Universe movies (2008-2016):

$10.901 billion

Last updated 2/5/17

Total domestic box office sales for Marvel Cinematic Universe movies (2008-2016):

$4.234 billion

Last updated 2/5/17

Most successful Marvel Cinematic universe movie to date:

The Avengers ($1.519 billion)

Last updated 2/5/17

Least successful Marvel Cinematic universe movie to date:

The Incredible Hulk ($263 million)

Last updated 2/5/17

Release Years for Marvel Movies:

Marvel Comics Statistics and Facts

Year of Marvel founding:

1939 (as Timely Comics)

First Marvel Comic Book Hero:

Human Torch

First Marvel Comic Book Villain:

Namor the Sub-Mariner

Number of copies Marvel sold of their first publication, Marvel Comics #1:

900,000 copies

Marvel’s share of the comic book market:

30.78%

Last updated August 2016

Marvel TV Statistics and Facts

Full list of TV shows based on Marvel characters (Live Action):

Full list of TV shows based on Marvel characters (Animated):

Other Marvel Statistics and Facts

Amount Disney purchased Marvel entertainment for in 2009:

$4 billion