More than 1.3 million units were sold during its first month on store shelves, making it one of the most successful games to launch this summer. More than 6 million miniature figures have been sold worldwide. Marvel HeroClix launched to the gaming public on May 1, 2002.

"Marvel is easily one of the hottest brands right now due to the success of the Spider-Man movie. Our high pre-launch expectations for Marvel HeroClix have been greatly exceeded," said Jordan Weisman, WizKids founder and CEO. "If sell-through and re-orders are any indication, Marvel HeroClix: Infinity Challenge is in the position to be the hottest selling game this summer. Many retailers sold out of their inventory within days of delivery. We're pulling out all the stops just to keep up with demand."

Developed by WizKids, LLC, Marvel HeroClix: Infinity Challenge features 150 different Marvel Comics' characters in the complete collection. It's available in Starter Sets that contain eight random Marvel Comics miniatures and everything needed to play for $19.95, and people can add to their HeroClix collection with Booster Packs that contain four miniatures for $6.95. This month, WizKids has also released a "Premier Edition" of the game, which contains 10 pre-selected miniatures for $29.95.

"Marvel HeroClix goes beyond all miniature and collectable games: it is a phenomenon unto itself," Weisman continued. "Part of the allure of the game is that players can get together with their friends at local retail stores and play in our "Approved Play" events. It becomes a social activity for both players and fans."

For more information about Marvel HeroClix visit www.marvelheroclix.com. The game will be supported with organized play at conventions and in-store tournaments as well as an expansion later in the year that includes more Marvel Comics characters.

About WizKids LLC

Founded by Jordan Weisman, WizKids is a Seattle-based game publisher dedicated to creating a new genre of games that is at once more accessible and more sophisticated than traditional adventure games. WizKids' best-selling game, Mage Knight, has been translated into seven languages and has sold tens of millions of figures in the United States and around the world. WizKids is also producing MechWarrior: Dark Age based on the popular BattleTech universe. For additional company information, visit the corporate Web site at www.wizkidsgames.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 four divisions: entertainment (Marvel Studios), licensing, toys (Toy Biz) and comic book publishing. Marvel facilitates the creation of entertainment projects, including feature films, television and dvd/home video, 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.

(c)2002 Marvel Enterprises Inc., characters, related names, and indicia are trademarks of Marvel Enterprises Inc. and Marvel Characters, Inc. All rights reserved.

(c)2002 WizKids, LLC. HeroClix and HeroClix: Infinity Challenge is a trademark of WizKids, LLC. All rights reserved.