With sales up to both comic shops and bookstores, revenue rose 15.8% in Marvel's publishing division last year, to $125.7 million. Publication of the World War Hulk and Dark Tower series helped drive the gains. In 2008, Marvel expects publishing sales to be between $130 million and $135 million, with margins ranging from 41% to 43%.

2006 2007 % chnge
Sales $108.5 $125.7 15.8%
Op. income 44.1 53.5 21.3
Op. margin 40.6% 42.5% -