Marvel Studios: The Architecture of a Cinematic Universe

Comprehensive analysis of Marvel's bankruptcy (1996) to Disney acquisition (2009) trajectory. Documents the regeneration timeline, character licensing economics, and strategic decisions that transformed a bankrupt comic company into the highest-grossing film franchise.

Provides timeline and financial data supporting Marvel as successful regeneration case study: 13 years from bankruptcy to $4B acquisition, root system (characters, brand) survived, energy reserves (character library) funded regrowth.