Marvel to create first Chinese superhero comic book

Beijing: US publishing giant Marvel will work together with a Beijing-based company to create its first-ever Chinese comic superhero.

The Disney-owned company, which has created iconic superheroes like Spiderman and Captain America, and Chinese company NetEase have signed an agreement to work together to create the first comic with a Chinese superhero.

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Marvel has also authorised NetEase to release 12 copies of its comic stories online in China, including Guardians of the Galaxy, The Amazing Spider-Man and Captain America, reports said.

Movies based on Marvel comics have earned over 8 billion yuan ($1.18 billion) in China so far.