After entering the 1990s, the American comics industry developed rapidly and reached an unprecedented peak in 1993. However, after the peak, it was a trough. After that, the market continued to decline, and a large amount of capital withdrew from this industry, and the comics industry ushered in a cold winter.

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

In the last few years of Ryan's previous life, both in North America and in China, the big screen was filled with amazing superheroes. They not only read the power to fight, but also formed the Avengers, robbed the whole world and snatched a lot of money into their pockets, which was a powerful tool for making money.

Just like in his previous life, Ryan prefers commercial movies to art movies and has watched a lot of wonderful superhero movies. Although he doesn't know much about their bosses, he still knows a little bit.

In particular, he remembered that before the Marvel superhero shining brightly, Marvel comics experienced the darkest moment before dawn and filed for bankruptcy, but he didn't know what time it was and what events happened in the middle.

He is just a movie lover, and there are not many things he can remember and know. Most of them are from the Internet. It is still worth mentioning whether it is trustworthy or not.

So, Garcia Rodriguez's investigation and consulting company was dispatched, and has been staring at Marvel for the past two years. Every time, a rough analysis report will be delivered to George and Scott.

At the same time, Scott is also paying attention to the entire comics market, after all, the overall environment has a huge impact on the company.

In 1995, the North American comics industry ushered in a new low, with comic sales across the United States only $400 million. Relevant experts evaluated that this number will continue to decline in the next three to four years.

Just after the New Year, the comics giant Marvel Comics officially filed for bankruptcy protection due to several investors' withdrawal and poor management. Surprise came to the turning point of the past.

Ryan didn't know how Marvel Comics came back to life in the past, but Scott Swift contacted them immediately and issued an application for capital injection and a good-faith acquisition, but was contradicted by the Marvel Board of Directors.

This is very normal. Ryan has long been no longer a teenager who was ignorant about finance and business. In the past two years, he has learned a lot of this knowledge with Scott. Although strictly speaking, he is still a layman in the junior brother, but he has enough understanding of many of the tricks.

In particular, he is already sixteen years old and has no need to shrink his hands and feet as he did when he was young. In addition, Scott has been in charge of more and more funds over the years, and his experience and means are also increasing.

After a brief trans-ocean telephone consultation, the two embarked on a rapid and dazzling action.

The board of directors of a company is composed of several or even dozens of people. These people have their own interests and fronts and cannot stand completely together.

At Ryan's suggestion, Scott first contacted the amazing soul character Stan Lee, and offered a condition that he could not refuse - in the future, every character he participated in was made into a movie or TV series, he would get five percent of the profit the company made from - and explicitly stated that this was a promise from Ryan Jenkins!

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

Then, another surprised soul was found, executive director and creative director Avi Arad.

In fact, before Scott contacted, Garcia checked the Jewish man. When Marvel was in trouble last year, he submitted a draft restructuring reform, hoping to promote the reorganization of Marvel Comics to Marvel Entertainment, forming five major industrial structures: movies, copyright licenses, toys, the Internet and comics publishing, but was rejected.

However, after analysis by the investment team led by Scott, this plan is considered a very feasible plan.

So Ryan made a promise that if the other party supports them to succeed in the acquisition, Avi Arad will become the company's CEO and creative leader, which is also an irresistible condition.

The collapse of the unified front often starts from the inside. How many people can persist in the face of huge interests?

In addition to private actions, Scott stepped up the gold dollar offensive. To put it bluntly, the determination of the success of the acquisition is still the funds.

After the $250 million offer was rejected, Scott mortgaged $500 million to the bank with five percent of Paramount Pictures shares in Ryan and Nicole, raising the offer to $300 million, and some people have begun to shake.

Although Ryan's actions were quick enough, Jingqi still attracted the attention of other investors. Even though the comics industry reached a trough, Jingqi held the copyright of more than 5,000 comic images in his hands.

Ryan vaguely remembered that Marvel later changed his Chinese name to Marvel, which seemed to be acquired by Walt Disney, and the price was enough for billions of dollars. This is a piece of food that cannot be given up.

Just as other investors were hesitating, Scott raised his offer to $450 million. In the face of such a price, the Amazing Board of Directors, who filed for bankruptcy protection, finally surrendered.

The Lincoln RV belonging to Scott was parked in front of the building at 417 Fifth Avenue. After George opened the door, Ryan took the lead in getting out of the car. He was wearing a straight dark suit, a striped tie of the same color, and a standard professional outfit.

Next, as long as he signs the letter, he will gain absolute controlling stake in Marvel Comics.

"Ryan, your height is about to catch up with me!" Scott led the way, and the two walked towards the building.

"Come on, Scott, I'm sure I won't be as tall as you." Ryan is already very satisfied with his current height. If he is taller, it would be a problem to star in a movie.

Even though I have small assets now, the little golden man I want to get the most has not yet obtained it.

In the large conference room of Marvel Company, a large group of people were waiting for them. There were both Marvel senior executives, as well as lawyers and accountants from both parties.

"Uncle Wilson, please come from Los Angeles in person." Ryan gently hugged the old-fashioned lawyer, who was one of the people he trusted the most.

"Ryan, and Scott, are beautifully made!" Attorney Wilson patted their arms, "I have reviewed the contract, just sign it."

There was no flash, no press conference, no ceremony, and the signature was completed smoothly under the notes of dozens of pairs of eyes.

Lawyers and idle people from both sides quickly left the conference room, and the remaining ones were the surprised senior management.

"I think everyone should know that Mr. Avi Arad will become the CEO of Jingqi and reorganize Jingqi in all aspects." Ryan sat at the top of the conference table without hesitation. The ignorant young man completely completed his transformation. "I will not interfere with the company's daily operations, but..."

His eyes slowly glanced around, "What I want is profit!"

Surprisingly, the current situation is due to the general environment and investors' withdrawal, but poor internal management and excessive irrelevant people are also one of the reasons.

Ryan is not a philanthropist, so he will naturally not be polite. Avi Arad has listed detailed plans for the personnel and departments to be abolished.

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

After Avi Arad briefly mentioned a series of plans, everyone's eyes turned to Ryan again. Who would have thought that this super child star who had not appeared in more than two years would become his boss when he appeared in front of them again.

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

"Ryan, you mean..." The old man was obviously a little excited.

"Don't be anxious!" Ryan waved his hand and said to everyone, "The focus of your work next is to take back all the copyrights of the comics. I only have the copyright, and don't have any reasons or excuses!"

"Superman and Batman have been in 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 he is in court with Sony Columbia Pictures, he will take back the film's copyright."

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

"It's just an exchange of interests!" Ryan glanced coldly, and the man subconsciously shrank his neck, "If Sony Columbia is not tactful, then drag the lawsuit down, and the Japanese who we don't have can't imagine it!"

After looking at Peter Parker's "Old Father", the old man's face was a little embarrassed, after all, this was one of his favorite characters.

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

"Ryan, which superhero do you think we should bring to the big screen first?" Old Man Stan Li seemed to be unable to wait. This was not only his wish, but also his income.

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

After leaving the Surprise Company, Ryan breathed a sigh of relief. He seized the few opportunities he didn't remember in his mind. Although the process was a little tortuous, fortunately there was no accident.

The investigation and consulting company that was established played a significant role, turning Ryan's vague fragments into detailed information, which gave Scott the opportunity to operate capital.

Pixar doesn't have to worry too much. After listing financing, it has enough development funds. Blizzard Entertainment and Blue Sky Studios have also gotten on track after he invested another capital.

As for Marvel Comics, as long as the ship passes, the CG technology displayed will naturally remind people of the arrival of the era of superheroes.

There is also Yahoo, a small company with an annual turnover of only one million US dollars, which will become a powerful tool for grabbing money after it goes public.

The biggest trouble is the debt of $500 million. It is the first time I owe the bank so much money, but I don’t have to worry too much. After all, I signed a long-term contract and can be paid off in the next few young people. (To be continued.)
Chapter completed!