Mr. Eric A. Clemons, President of GTC Telecom commented, "Creating calling cards based around well known and established licensed images like Spider-Man® marks a new era for GTC Telecom. We are excited about the opportunities ahead with Marvel® Enterprises and their library of characters."

About GTC Telecom

Founded in 1997, GTC Telecom and its subsidiaries provide long distance service and dial-up Internet access to small and medium sized businesses as well as residential customers throughout the United States. GTC Telecom also offers long distance calling cards via traditional outlets as well as through its website located at www.ecallingcards.com. For further information or to sign up as a GTC long distance customer visit GTC's web site at www.gtctelecom.com.

About Marvel Enterprises, Inc.

With a library of over 4,700 proprietary characters, Marvel Enterprises, Inc. is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies. Marvel's operations are focused in five divisions: entertainment (Marvel Studios), licensing, toys (Toy Biz), comic book publishing and Internet/New Media. Marvel facilitates the creation of entertainment projects, including feature films, television, home video and the Internet, based on its characters and also licenses its characters for use in a wide range of consumer products and services including video and computer games, apparel, collectibles, snack foods and promotions. Marvel's characters and plot lines are created by its comic book division which continues to maintain a leadership position in the U.S. and worldwide while also serving as an invaluable source of intellectual property. For additional information visit the Marvel Web site at http://www.marvel.com. Marvel, Spider-Man, Hulk, X-Men and all related characters: (TM) & (c) 2001 Marvel Characters Inc. All rights reserved.