Marvel Comics and Planetwide Games announced at the 2006 San Diego Comic Con that the two companies have concluded a multi-year licensing deal. Under terms of the agreement, Planetwide Games will have the right to use Marvel Entertainment content in their Comic Book Creator software. This includes seminal characters such as Spider-Man, X-Men and The Avengers.

"Marvel heroes are some of the most recognizable and beloved characters in the history of entertainment," said Kevin Donovan, president of Planetwide Games. "By marrying Marvel's pantheon of heroes with our original Comic Book Creator self-publishing software we are making it possible for legions of fans to tap their own creativity in creating professional quality digital and homemade comic books with authentic Marvel Comics art for their personal enjoyment."

"We see Comic Book Creator Interactive Entertainment software as an exciting and original way to extend the Marvel brand experience for the consumer," added Paul Gitter, Senior vice president consumer products, Marvel Entertainment. "Many of these heroes are very near and dear to our fans. They feel a personal connection to them, and Comic Book Creator allows users to explore team-ups, battles and storylines that until now only existed in their imaginations."