Marvel Superheroes 'toon finally coming to DVD in U.S.?

Will the 1960s Marvel Superheroes series finally be making it's way to DVD in the U.S.?

This is a step in the right direction: Liberation Entertainment Ltd. has signed a deal with Consumer Products to release Marvel animated programs over here.

Jetix has released a number of Marvel-based 'toons on DVD overseas, including DVD sets compiling the Marvel Superheroes show. Here's a look at what Jetix has released in the U.K.

Here's what the press release on the Liberation/Jetix deal says:

The deal gives Liberation Entertainment exclusive DVD distribution rights for popular Marvel character based animated series including Spider-Man, The Incredible Hulk, X-Men, The Fantastic Four, Silver Surfer and Spider Woman.

Jay Boberg, Liberation Chairman commented: "This deal expands our relationship with Jetix and continues to build Liberation’s ongoing partnership with Marvel. Liberation has already acquired DVD distribution and television sales rights outside the US to Marvel’s new animated Wolverine and the X-Men TV series, and as a result of this deal we will be able to bring the “crown jewels” in Marvel’s animated TV series - including Spider-Man and The Hulk to new audiences, as well as long-time fans. Aggregating these new and classic Super Hero animations will give us leverage in the marketplace to maximize sales.”

Spencer Pollard, Managing Director of Liberation Entertainment commented, “This catalogue represents a huge opportunity for Liberation and I am delighted that we have secured the distribution rights from Jetix Consumer Products. The catalogue has enormous potential – many people grew up with the original Spider-Man series as well as the rest of the catalogue and we believe it is hugely collectable, which will interest both children and adults alike”