Waiter! There's an Avenger in my Dole Whip...

Not too long ago, comic book fans everywhere cringed as Disney announced its purchase of the Marvel brand.

We feared the worst...

 ...but it hasn't been so bad so far. Actually, some of it has been kind of cool!

My only request: Keep the heroes away from the theme parks!

The Innoventions building at Disneyland now houses an Iron Man exhibit and a Thor meet and greet. Both attractions are admittedly cool, and I've enjoyed both. Both these interactions were great advertising tools for the release of Iron Man 3 and Thor 2: The Dark World. I have no issue with advertising! An occasional limited time engagement is kind of cool!

What I don't like is the Marvel merchandise that is now sold in the theme park stores. I've always liked that Disney didn't sell stuff that you could find anywhere. Most products were found only at Disneyland, or at least a Disney Store. The Marvel merchandise now sold at the Disney Resort can be found at a local Toys R Us or Target; just sayin...

I love my Disney and I love my comics, but I don't necessarily want them at the same time. The small exhibits are cool, but I fear an eventual "Marvel Land" or a permanent home for the Avengers in Innoventions.