New Licensing Deals: Marvel's Indiana Jones, Dark Horse's Barbie, and Clover Press' Marvel Masterworks

Marvel returns to Indiana Jones comics with a five-issue miniseries by Jason Aaron and Aaron Kuder, a direct sequel to Raiders of the Lost Ark. Dark Horse lands the Barbie license from Mattel, first Barbie comics since the 1990s, expanding their all-ages IP portfolio. Additionally, Clover Press has licensed the Marvel Masterworks line from Marvel for a crowdfunded revival after Marvel killed the line after 39 years. All deals signal aggressive IP acquisition by major and small publishers, leveraging mainstream entertainment brands and alternative funding models.