For Immediate Release

UPPER DECK ENTERTAINMENT TO BRING FAVORITE MARVEL COMICS HEROES & VILLAINS TO LIFE IN NEW TRADING CARD GAME

All Original Artwork Created By Many of Marvel Comics’ Premier Artists

Carlsbad, Calif. (June 12, 2003) – The streets will be safe once again as fans worldwide of the classic Marvel Comics series’ Spider-Man™, Incredible Hulk™, X-Men™, Captain America™ and Daredevil™ re-enact classic comic book battles of good versus evil with the new Marvel Trading Card Game (TCG) from Upper Deck Entertainment. The Marvel TCG will be available in hobby shops nationwide beginning November 2003.

Upper Deck Entertainment, division of The Upper Deck Company, will utilize Marvel's classic character library to create a special line of trading cards games that will feature the ever-popular characters in skillfully drawn renderings aimed at providing enjoyable play and high collectability. In addition, each card will contain all original artwork by many of the biggest names in the industry.

The Marvel TCG allows players to assume the identities of their favorite Super Heroes© from the Marvel universe as they wage head-to-head battle against each other. Additionally, The Marvel TCG will incorporate high-strategy gameplay, evolving game mechanics, and an extensive national organized play support system. Each 55-card starter set will include everything that players will need to begin playing such as a playmat and rulebook. Also, those players looking to increase the strength of their decks can purchase 9-card booster packs. For more information on Upper Deck Entertainment or the Marvel TCG please visit www.ude.com.

About The Upper Deck Company, LLC.
The Upper Deck Company, LLC is a premier sports/entertainment publishing company which delivers a portfolio of relevant, innovative and multi-dimensional product experiences to collectors, sports and entertainment enthusiasts. Founded in 1988, The Upper Deck Company, LLC is located in Carlsbad, Calif.

About Marvel Enterprises, Inc.
Marvel Enterprises, Inc. is a leading global character-based entertainment company that has developed and owns a library of more than 4,700 characters, which have entertained generations around the world for over 60 years. Marvel's operations are focused in entertainment and consumer product licensing and comic book publishing. Marvel Studios supports the development of feature films, DVD/video products and TV series. Marvel’s creative team also supports the creation of video games and toy lines based on its characters as well as for a broad and growing range of consumer products and services including apparel, collectibles, foods and promotions. Marvel's comic book division is a leading publisher in the global marketplace while also serving as an invaluable source of intellectual property. Marvel’s Toy Biz division is a recognized creative force and leader in toy design, sales and marketing, developing and overseeing both licensee and in-house toy lines. For additional information visit http://www.marvel.com.
 

Super Heroes is a co-owned registered Trademark.
TM & © 2003 MARVEL.
 

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