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                UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
                                   FORM 10-Q

[X]  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES
     EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended September 30, 1997

                                                        OR

[ ]  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES
     EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from __________ to __________

Commission file number 1-10779


                        MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC.
                             (DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION)

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             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


DELAWARE                                                    94-3024816

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(State or other jurisdiction of                              (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization)                              Identification No.)



387 PARK AVENUE SOUTH, NEW YORK, NY                                 10016

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(Address of principal executive offices)                         (Zip Code)


                                  212-696-0808

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              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)


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              (Former name, former address and former fiscal year,
                         if changed since last report)


Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
registrant was required to file such reports) and (2) has been subject to such
filing requirements for the past 90 days. 
Yes X No__

As of October 31, 1997, there were 101,809,657 shares of the registrant's
common stock, par value $.01 per share, outstanding.



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                        MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC.
                             (DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION)
             INDEX TO CONTENTS OF THE THIRD QUARTER 1997 FORM 10-Q



                                                                        Page

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of September 30, 1997 
(unaudited) and December 31, 1996 .....................................  3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the nine months 
and three months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996 (unaudited) .......   4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months 
ended September 30, 1997 and 1996 (unaudited)   ......................   5

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements .................   6

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition 
and Results of Operations ............................................  21

Other Information ....................................................  32

Signatures ...........................................................  33

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                        MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC.
                             (DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION)
                     CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
                             (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
                                  (UNAUDITED)


                                             September 30,     December 31,
                                                1997               1996
                                            ---------------     -------------
ASSETS
Current assets:
   Cash......................................   $ 15.7            $ 25.1
   Accounts receivable, net..................     91.4             229.1
   Inventories, net..........................     49.2              78.1    
   Deferred income taxes.....................       --               6.2
   Income tax receivable.....................     10.9              11.8
   Prepaid expenses and other................     45.3              49.2
                                                -------           -------
      Total current assets...................    212.5             399.5
                                                                  
Property, plant and equipment, net...........     57.6              79.5
Goodwill and other intangibles, net..........    286.2             317.6   
Deferred charges and other...................     65.7              47.4
                                                -------           -------
                                                                  
      Total  Assets..........................   $622.0            $844.0
                                                =======           =======
                                                                  
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' DEFICIT                             
Current liabilities:                                              
   Accounts payable..........................   $ 66.3            $ 98.5
   Accrued expenses and other................    132.2             174.7  
   Short term borrowings.....................    132.4              47.3
   Panini long-term debt.....................    118.8              10.6
   Liabilities subject to settlement
     under reorganization ...................     28.7              29.7  
                                                -------           -------
                                                                  
     Total current liabilities...............    478.4             360.8
                                                                  
Long-term debt...............................     14.5             145.0
Other long-term liabilities..................     12.3              20.4
Liabilities subject to settlement 
   under reorganization .....................    473.5             473.5  
                                                -------           -------
                                                                  
     Total Liabilities.......................    978.7             999.7  
                                                                  
Minority interest in Toy Biz.................       --             100.6
                                                -------           -------
                                                                  
Stockholders' deficit:                                            
   Common Stock..............................      1.0               1.0
   Additional paid-in capital................     93.1              93.1
   Accumulated deficit ......................   (450.6)           (350.3)
   Cumulative translation adjustment ........     (0.2)             (0.1) 
                                                -------           -------
                                                                  
     Total Stockholders' Deficit.............   (356.7)           (256.3)
                                                -------           -------
                                                                  
     Total Liabilities and Stockholders' 
      Deficit ...............................   $622.0            $844.0   
                                                =======           =======
                                                                         
                                                                           
The results of operations of Toy Biz for the three months ended September 30,
1997 are not included in the Company's Statement of Operations. The Condensed
Consolidated Balance Sheet, as of September 30, 1997, reflects Marvel's
interest in Toy Biz in accordance with the equity method of accounting. See
Note 1 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

   The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an
integral part of these statements.

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                        MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC.
                             (DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION)
                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
                  (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

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<CAPTION>
 
                                                                                     For the                      For the      
                                                                                 Three Months Ended           Nine Months Ended
                                                                                    September 30,               September 30,
                                                                                ------------------------  --------------------------
                                                                                  1997          1996          1997          1996
                                                                                ----------  ------------  ------------  ------------
<S>                                                                             <C>         <C>            <C>          <C>
     
Net revenues................................................................    $ 91.9      $  209.4       $ 378.2      $ 581.2
                                                                                                                         
Cost of sales...............................................................      73.9         143.1         274.8        372.4 
                                                                                                                         
Selling, general & administrative expenses..................................      29.0          60.5         129.0        168.1
                                                                                                                         
Depreciation and amortization...............................................       2.0           6.3          14.5         15.6
                                                                                                                         
Amortization of goodwill, intangibles and deferred charges..................       4.1           5.8          12.5         16.8
                                                                                                                         
Interest expense, net (contractual interest for the three and nine months                                                
  ended September 30, 1997 was $21.6 and $54.1 respectively)................       8.4          15.2          37.2         42.7
                                                                                                                         
Loss on sale of portion of confectionery business...........................       4.7            --           4.7           --
                                                                                                                         
Foreign exchange loss/(gain), net...........................................       0.2           0.6          (1.3)         2.1 
                                                                                                                         
Gain on sale of Toy Biz common stock........................................        --          22.0            --         22.0 
                                                                                                                         
Equity in net (loss) income of unconsolidated subsidiaries and other, net...       0.1          (0.8)         (5.1)        (0.6)
                                                                                -------       -------       -------      -------
                                                                                                                         
Loss before reorganization items, benefit for income taxes,                                                              
  and minority interest.....................................................     (30.3)         (0.9)        (98.3)       (15.1)
                                                                                                                         
Reorganization items........................................................       2.3            --           8.3           --
                                                                                -------       -------       -------      -------
                                                                                                                         
Loss before benefit for income taxes and                                                                                 
  minority interest.........................................................     (32.6)         (0.9)       (106.6)       (15.1)
                                                                                                                         
Provision (benefit) for income taxes........................................      (2.0)          3.0          (2.8)        (0.7)
                                                                                -------       -------       -------      -------
                                                                                                                         
Loss before minority interest...............................................     (30.6)         (3.9)       (103.8)       (14.4)
                                                                                                                         
Minority interest in (loss) earnings of Toy Biz.............................        --           8.6          (3.5)        13.5
                                                                                -------       -------       -------      -------
                                                                                                                         
Net loss....................................................................    $(30.6)       $(12.5)      $(100.3)      $(27.9)
                                                                                ========      =======      ========      =======
                                                                                                                         
Loss per share..............................................................    $ (.30)       $ (.12)       $ (.99)       $(.27)
                                                                                ========      =======      ========      =======
                                                                                                                         
Common shares outstanding (in millions).....................................     101.8         101.8         101.8        101.8   
                                                                                ========      =======      ========      =======
</TABLE>

The results of operations of Toy Biz for the three months ended September 30,  
1997 are not included in the Company's Statement of Operations. See Note 1 of
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an
integral part of these statements.

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                        MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC.
                             (DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION)
                CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                             (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS)
                                  (UNAUDITED)
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
                                                                                                For the        
                                                                                              Nine Months Ended   
                                                                                                September 30,     
                                                                                       ------------------------------
                                                                                           1997             1996
                                                                                       ------------     ------------
<S>                                                                                       <C>             <C>                
   Cash flows from operating activities:
   Net loss.....................................................................          $ (100.3)       $ (27.9)           
                                                                                          ---------       --------
    Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used 
      in operating activities:                                         
                                                                                                          
      Depreciation and amortization ............................................              27.0           32.8
      Provision for deferred income taxes ......................................                --            8.5
      Undistributed loss of unconsolidated entities (primarily restaurants).....               5.1            0.6  
      Gain from sale of Toy Biz common stock....................................                --          (22.0)
      Minority interest in earnings of Toy Biz..................................              (3.5)          13.5
      Loss on sale of portion of confectionery business.........................                4.7            -- 
      Changes in assets and liabilities:                                                                  
        Decrease (increase) in accounts receivable, net.........................              52.2          (20.7)
        Decrease (increase) in inventories......................................              (2.6)         (15.8)
        Decrease (increase) in other assets.....................................              (5.9)           1.2 
        Decrease in accounts payable ...........................................             (11.3)         (18.9)
        Decrease in accrued expenses and other..................................             (33.0)         (27.4)
                                                                                          ---------       --------
   Total adjustments............................................................              32.7          (48.2)
                                                                                          ---------       --------
                                                                                                         
        Net cash used in operating activities...................................             (67.6)         (76.1)
                                                                                          ---------       --------
                                                                                                          
   Cash flows from investing activities:                                                                  
     Capital expenditures (including product development and package                                      
       design costs)............................................................             (16.3)         (33.0)
     Net proceeds from sale of investment in Toy Biz............................                --           35.7 
     Net proceeds from sale of a portion of confectionery business..............               3.0             --
     Other acquisition, net of cash and cash equivalents acquired...............              (3.9)            --    
     Other investing activities.................................................              (6.2)          (1.9)
                                                                                          ---------       --------
                                                                                                          
        Net cash used in investing activities...................................             (23.4)           0.8
                                                                                          ---------       --------
                                                                                                          
   Cash flows from financing activities:                                                                  
     Net (repayments) borrowings under Credit Agreements........................              (5.1)          26.7
     Net borrowings under Toy Biz credit facility...............................              12.0             -- 
     Borrowings related to Adespan adhesives facility...........................                --            6.3
     Net borrowings under DIP Loan..............................................              81.2             --      
     Net (repayments) borrowings under other debt...............................              (0.3)          15.5 
     Net proceeds to Toy Biz from common stock offerings........................                --            9.7 
     Proceeds from exercise of stock options....................................                --            0.5
     Debt issuance costs........................................................                --           (1.4)
     Other financing activities.................................................               0.1           (1.0)
                                                                                          ---------       --------
                                                                                                          
        Net cash provided by financing activities...............................              87.9           56.3
                                                                                          ---------       --------
                                                                                                          
   Effect of exchange rate changes on cash .....................................              (1.7)           1.3 
                                                                                          ---------       --------
                                                                                                          
   Cash balance of formerly consolidated subsidiary accounted                                             
     for on the equity method...................................................              (4.6)            -- 
                                                                                          ---------       --------
                                                                                                          
   Net increase (decrease) in cash .............................................              (9.4)         (17.7)
                                                                                                          
   Cash, at beginning of period.................................................              25.1           53.6
                                                                                          ---------       --------
   Cash, at end of period.......................................................            $ 15.7         $ 35.9
                                                                                          =========       ========
                                                                                                          
   Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:                                                                 
        Interest paid during the period.........................................            $ 37.3         $ 45.9
        Income taxes paid, net of refunds, during the period....................            $  0.8         $ (2.4)
</TABLE>

The results of operations of Toy Biz for the three months ended September 30,
1997 are not included in the Company's Statement of Operation. See Note 1 of
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

The accompanying Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements are an
integral part of these statements.

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                        MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC.
                              DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION
              NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
                                  (UNAUDITED)



1.       BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT PRESENTATION

         The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements
include the accounts of Marvel Entertainment Group, Inc. ("Marvel") and its
subsidiaries (collectively, the "Company"). In the opinion of management, all
adjustments and intercompany eliminations necessary for a fair presentation of
the results of operations, financial position and cash flows have been made and
were of a normal recurring nature. The Company's operations consist of (i) the
publication and sale of comic books and children's magazines, (ii) the
manufacture and distribution of sports and entertainment trading cards and
children's activity sticker collections, (iii) consumer products, media and
advertising-promotion licensing of the various characters owned by the Company,
(iv) the design, marketing and distribution of toys and (v) the manufacture and
distribution of adhesive paper and confectionery products. These interim
condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with
the consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto contained in
the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1996.
Certain prior year amounts have been reclassified to conform with the current
year presentation.

         The Company's controlling interest in Toy Biz Inc. ("Toy Biz") is the
subject of a dispute as more fully discussed in Part II, Item 1 - Legal
Proceedings. Additionally, on October 7, 1997, Toy Biz announced an unsolicited
merger proposal for Marvel (see Note 6). Due to the ongoing litigation and the
unsolicited merger proposal, Toy Biz has ceased reporting its financial results
to Marvel. As a result, the Company has deconsolidated Toy Biz for financial
reporting purposes. The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet, as of September
30, 1997, reflects Marvel's interest in Toy Biz in accordance with the equity
method of accounting. From March 1995 through June 30, 1997, the Company
consolidated the results of operations and financial position of Toy Biz in its
financial statements. The results of operations of Toy Biz for the three months
ended September 30, 1997 are not included in the Company's Statement of
Operations.

         Subsequent to Marvel's Chapter 11 filing on December 27, 1996 (see
Note 2), several plans of reorganization, and a proposed global settlement
agreement, have been filed with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the
District of Delaware (the "Bankruptcy Court"). Certain of these plans of
reorganization and the proposed settlement contemplated the disposition of
certain subsidiaries of the Company. No such plan of reorganization has been
approved at this time. The sale of certain of the Company's subsidiaries could
require significant write down of assets, primarily goodwill. If a plan of
reorganization is confirmed, the consolidated results of operations and
financial condition of the Company may be materially affected.

2.       CHAPTER 11 REORGANIZATION

         Marvel Holdings, Inc. ("Holdings"), is the owner of 50.03% of the
issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Marvel. Holdings is a
wholly-owned subsidiary of Marvel (Parent) Holdings, Inc. ("Marvel Parent")
which, in turn is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marvel III Holdings, Inc.
("Marvel III", and collectively with Holdings and Marvel Parent, the "Holding
Companies"). In 1993, Holdings issued, pursuant to an indenture (the "Holdings
Indenture"), approximately $517.4 principal amount at maturity of Senior
Secured Discount Notes due in 1998 (the "Holdings Notes") secured by, among
other things, 48 million shares (as adjusted to reflect a subsequent stock
split) of Marvel common stock. In 1993, Marvel Parent issued, pursuant to an
indenture (the "Parent Indenture"), approximately $251.7 principal amount at
maturity of Senior Secured Discount Notes due 1998 (the "Parent Notes") secured
by, among other things, 100% of the shares of common stock of Holdings (the
"Holdings Stock") and 20 million shares (as adjusted to reflect a subsequent
stock split) of Marvel common stock. In 1994, Marvel III issued, pursuant to an
indenture (the "Marvel III Indenture"), $125.0 principal amount of 9-1/8%
Senior Secured Notes due 1998 (the "Marvel III Notes") secured by, among other
things, 100% of the shares of common stock of Marvel Parent (the "Parent
Stock") and 9,302,326 shares of Marvel common stock.

         On December 27, 1996, Marvel along with eight of its operating and
inactive subsidiaries, Fleer Corp. ("Fleer"), SkyBox International, Inc.
("SkyBox"), Marvel Characters, Inc., Heroes World Distribution, Inc. ("Heroes

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                        MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC.
                              DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION
              NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
                                  (UNAUDITED)



World"), The Asher Candy Company, Malibu Comics Entertainment, Inc. ("Malibu"),
Frank H. Fleer Corp. and Marvel Direct Marketing Inc. (along with Marvel, the
"Debtor Companies") commenced cases (the "Marvel Cases") under Chapter 11,
Title 11 of the United States Code (the "Bankruptcy Code") by filing voluntary
petitions for relief in the Bankruptcy Court. Panini S.p.A. ("Panini"), Marvel
Restaurant Venture Corp. ("Marvel Restaurants") (a general partner in the joint
venture developing the Marvel Mania restaurants) and Toy Biz, all of which are
active, as well as certain other subsidiaries did not file petitions under the
Bankruptcy Code.

          On December 27, 1996, Marvel filed a Plan of Reorganization (as
amended, the "Initial Plan") which contemplated that pursuant to the Stock
Purchase Agreement dated December 26, 1996, between Andrews Group Incorporated
("Andrews") and Marvel, Andrews, or an affiliate thereof, would acquire from
Marvel a number of shares of common stock (or its equivalent) that would
represent 80.1% of the shares of reorganized Marvel after giving effect to such
acquisition, in consideration for $365 in cash or, at the option of Andrews,
shares of class A common stock, par value $.01 per share of Toy Biz (the "Class
A common stock") or a combination of the foregoing (the "Andrews Investment").
The Initial Plan contemplated that in connection with the Andrews Investment,
the Company would acquire the Class A common stock not owned by Marvel, Andrews
or their affiliates pursuant to a Merger Agreement between Andrews and Toy Biz
and a Stock Purchase Agreement with the two other principal stockholders of Toy
Biz. The Initial Plan also contemplated a new $160 credit facility for Toy Biz
to be used for working capital purposes of the Company, including Toy Biz, and
to fund the Company's strategic initiatives. As of September 30, 1997, the
Company owned 7,394,000 shares of class B common stock of Toy Biz (the "Class B
common stock"), representing 26.6% of the equity of Toy Biz, and 78.4% of the
voting power relating to Toy Biz. The Initial Plan has since been withdrawn as
described below.

         As part of the first day orders in the Marvel Cases, the Debtor
Companies received approval from the Bankruptcy Court to pay on time and in
full undisputed pre-petition obligations including salaries, wages and benefits
to all of its employees, trade creditors and independent contractors and to
continue funding its strategic initiatives. On January 24, 1997 the Bankruptcy
Court approved a $100 debtor-in-possession financing facility (the "DIP Loan"),
which is provided by a syndicate of lenders, including The Chase Manhattan
Bank, as agent bank (the "DIP Lenders"). As of September 30, 1997, the current
outstanding debt under this facility was $91.2. The DIP Loan matured on June
30, 1997 and no repayment has occurred except for $3.0, the cash proceeds
resulting from the sale of a portion of the Company's confectionery business in
August 1997.

         On December 27, 1996, the Holding Companies filed voluntary petitions
for relief under the Bankruptcy Code with the Bankruptcy Court. The Chapter 11
cases commenced by the Holding Companies have not been procedurally
consolidated and are not jointly administered with the Marvel Cases (the
"Holding Cases").

         On January 9, 1997, the United States Trustee appointed an Official
Bondholders Committee (the "Bondholders Committee") to represent the interests
of all holders (collectively the "Noteholders") of the Holdings Notes, the
Parent Notes and the Marvel III Notes (collectively, the "Notes"). The
Bondholders Committee is currently composed of: High River Limited Partnership
("High River"), Westgate International, L.P. ("Westgate"), Schultz Investments,
WHERCO, Inc., M3, LLC and United Equities Commodities Company.

         The commencement of the Holding Cases was an event of default under
each of the Holdings Indenture, the Parent Indenture, and the Marvel III
Indenture (collectively, the "Indentures"). After its formation on January 13,
1997, the Bondholders Committee filed a motion (the "Lift Stay Motion") with
the Bankruptcy Court seeking an order lifting the automatic stay in the Holding
Cases and, thus, permitting the trustee under the Indentures (the "Trustee") to
vote and to foreclose upon shares of stock pledged to secure repayment of the
Notes, including (i) 100% of the Holdings Stock, (ii) 100% of the Parent Stock
and (iii) approximately 78.8% of the Marvel common stock (collectively, the
"Pledged Stock"). On January 13, 1997 The Bank of New York, then trustee under
the Indentures, joined in the Lift Stay Motion, and on January 30, 1997,
LaSalle National Bank (after its appointment as successor trustee) also joined
the Lift Stay Motion. On February 26, 1997, the Bankruptcy Court entered an
order granting the Lift Stay Motion and permitting the Bondholders Committee
and the Trustee, on behalf of the


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                        MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC.
                              DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION
              NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
                                  (UNAUDITED)



Noteholders, to vote and to foreclose upon the Pledged Stock (the "Lift Stay
Order"). On February 27, 1997, the Company and the Holding Companies filed a
notice of appeal with respect to such order.

         On February 12, 1997, the United States Trustee appointed a committee
of equity security holders of the Debtor Companies under section 1102(a)(1) of
the Bankruptcy Code (the "Equity Committee"). The Equity Committee is currently
comprised of: Barclay's Global Investors, Marty Solomon, Peter E. Kelly, Jr.,
Gladys V. Veidemanis and Ronald Cantor.

         On March 7, 1997, Andrews exercised its right to terminate the Stock
Purchase Agreement with the Company. On the same date, Andrews informed Toy Biz
and the two principal stockholders of Toy Biz (other than the Company) that, as
a result of the termination of the Andrews Investment, a condition to closing
under the Merger Agreement with Toy Biz and the Stock Purchase Agreement would
not be satisfied, that Andrews Group did not intend to waive the satisfaction
of such condition and therefore the transaction contemplated by such agreements
would not be consummated. As a consequence of the termination of the Stock
Purchase Agreement, the Initial Plan was withdrawn.

         On March 19, 1997, the Bondholders Committee notified the Company that
on March 25, 1997 it would cause the Trustee to vote the Pledged Stock to
replace the Board of Directors of Marvel. On March 24, 1997, at the request of
Marvel and its pre-petition bank lenders (the "Bank Lenders"), the Bankruptcy
Court issued a restraining order (the "Stay Order") enjoining the Bondholders
Committee and the Trustee from voting the Pledged Stock or otherwise replacing
the Board of Directors of Marvel without first seeking and obtaining relief
from the automatic stay imposed under the Bankruptcy Code in the Marvel Cases.
The Stay Order, however, did not prevent the holders of Parent Notes from
exercising voting power over Holdings Stock for the purpose of removing and
replacing the Board of Directors of Holdings.

         On April 24, 1997, the Trustee, at the direction of the holder of a
majority of the Parent Notes, removed the members of the Board of Directors of
Holdings and appointed Carl C. Icahn, Vincent J. Intrieri and Robert J.
Mitchell to the Holdings Board. As a result, Marvel is no longer consolidated
for federal income tax purposes with Mafco Holdings, Inc. ("Mafco"). As a
result of such tax deconsolidation, the Company will retain an allocated
portion, if any, of net operating loss carryforwards ("NOLs") of the Mafco
affiliated group. Such allocation is not yet determinable. Such NOLs will be
limited under federal income tax laws since a change of control (as defined in
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended) of the Company has occurred.
Further limitation could result if a plan of reorganization is consummated.

         Between March 24, 1997 and June 20, 1997 Marvel and the Bank Lenders
requested action by the Bankruptcy Court and the United States District Court
for the District of Delaware (the "District Court") seeking, among other
things, to prevent the Noteholders and Holdings from exercising voting
authority with respect to the shares of Marvel common stock owned by Holdings
for the purpose of removing the existing Board of Marvel and replacing it with
the New Board (as defined below). At the same time, the Bondholders Committee
and Trustee also requested action by the Bankruptcy Court and the District
Court seeking to permit the Noteholders and/or Holdings to exercise voting
authority over such shares for such purpose. Such litigation culminated in the
issuance of an order by the District Court vacating the Bankruptcy Court's Stay
Order effective as of 5:00 p.m. (New York time) on June 20, 1997. The effect of
such order was to permit Holdings, as majority stockholder of Marvel, to vote
such stock to remove the existing Board of Marvel and replace it with a new
board of directors (the "New Board") which was comprised of the following
directors: Carl C. Icahn, Harold First, Charles K. MacDonald, Glen Adams, J.
Winston Fowlkes, III, Robert J. Mitchell, Jouko T. Tamminen, Vincent J.
Intrieri, and Michael J. Koblitz. Jouko T. Tamminen resigned from the Board of
Directors effective August 3, 1997. Additionally, the New Board by written
consent amended and modified Marvel's By-laws to provide that Marvel's Board of
Directors shall be composed of nine persons or such other number of persons as
may thereafter be fixed by Marvel's Board of Directors. As a result of the
replacement of the existing board with the New Board, Toy Biz has taken the
position that a change in control occurred under the Stockholders Agreement and
that the Company's shares of Toy Biz Class B common stock automatically
converted to Class A common stock, 


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                        MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC.
                              DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION
              NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
                                  (UNAUDITED)


reducing the Company's voting control of Toy Biz from 78.4% to 26.6%. The
Company disputes Toy Biz's position and maintains that it continues to own
Class B common stock of Toy Biz. The Company is currently in litigation with
Toy Biz with respect to this issue.

         On July 10, 1997 it was announced that Marvel, High River, Westgate,
Toy Biz, Isaac Permutter, Avi Arad and The Chase Manhattan Bank had reached an
agreement in principle on certain key economic terms relating to the Marvel
Cases and the Holding Cases. The agreement in principle provided that, pursuant
to a plan of reorganization (the "July Plan") to be proposed by the Company,
the Holding Companies, Toy Biz, High River and Westgate, Marvel and Toy Biz
would be combined (the "Toy Biz Merger") in a transaction in which the
stockholders of Toy Biz (other than the Company) would have received, in
exchange for their Toy Biz shares, 49% of the outstanding shares of common
stock of the Company, as reorganized ("Reorganized Marvel").

         Additionally, pursuant to the July Plan, the currently outstanding
shares of Marvel common stock would have been canceled and Marvel's equity
holders (including the Noteholders) would have been offered rights (the "Rights
Offering") to purchase on a pro rata basis: (1) new shares equal to 51% of
outstanding common stock of Reorganized Marvel for an aggregate price of $170.0
and (2) $225.0 of new debt securities of Reorganized Marvel. High River and
Westgate would have appointed a majority of the board of directors of
Reorganized Marvel. The proceeds of the rights offering would have been used to
retire all of the bank claims acquired by High River and Westgate as described
below.

         The agreement in principle further contemplated that High River and
Westgate would have purchased all of the pre-petition and post-petition claims
and liens of the secured lenders of the Company of approximately $700.8 at June
30, 1997, except for $120.0 of indebtedness of Panini and $80.0 to $95.0 of
indebtedness of the Company's Fleer/SkyBox businesses (which indebtedness would
have no longer been indebtedness of the Company), in exchange for: (a) $395.0
in cash; and (b) five year warrants issued by the Company to acquire ten
percent (10%) of Reorganized Marvel, which warrants would have an exercise
price based upon a net equity value of $525.0 with no more than $225.0 in term
indebtedness for borrowed money (exclusive of indebtedness for working
capital). Under this arrangement, Fleer/SkyBox and Panini would have been
auctioned for sale for the benefit of the Company's secured lenders. Pending
such auction, Fleer/SkyBox and Panini would have been operated for the account
of such secured lenders and all expenses of such operation would have been the
responsibility of the Company's secured lenders. The secured lenders would have
received 100% of the common stock of Panini and Fleer/SkyBox at the earlier of
(i) such time as they had requested it in writing, or (ii) the consummation of
a plan of reorganization for the Company and the Holding Companies. The Company
would have received a $200.0 to $215.0 credit against indebtedness held by the
Company's secured lenders (in exchange for net assets including goodwill and
other intangibles of approximately $268.7 at June 30, 1997 transferred to the
secured lenders) at such time as an order of the Bankruptcy Court in form and
substance reasonably acceptable to High River, Westgate, and the secured
lenders, approving the acquisition and settlements of the secured lender claims
(other than the specified claims against Panini and Fleer/SkyBox) became a
final order.

         Consummation of the agreement in principle was subject to: (1)
negotiation and execution of definitive documentation regarding the agreement;
(2) approvals of the Boards of Directors of Marvel and Toy Biz; (3) approval by
holders of at least 67% in amount and 51% in number of the secured lender
claims (other than the secured lender claims against Panini); and (4) approval
of the Bankruptcy Court. The parties, however, could not reach agreements on
definitive documentation.

         On September 29, 1997, it was announced that Marvel reached an
agreement with its primary lenders, led by Chase Manhattan Corp., that would
allow it to emerge from bankruptcy protection. High River and Westgate had
agreed to purchase pre- and post-petition bank claims from lenders in exchange
for $385.0 in cash and the transfer by Marvel of the common stock of Panini.
High River and Westgate funded an escrow account in the amount of $385.0 in
order to consummate the agreement. The agreement however, was subject to
approvals from at least 67% in principal amount and a majority in number of
members of the bank syndicate, as well as the Bankruptcy Court. On October 8,
1997, The Chase Manhattan Bank advised Marvel that although a majority number
of the bank lenders 



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                        MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC.
                              DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION
              NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
                                  (UNAUDITED)


approved the agreement, less than the required 67% in principal amount of the
bank debt had approved the agreement and the $385.0 deposit was returned to
High River and Westgate.

         On October 22, 1997, the United States Trustee appointed a committee
of unsecured creditors of the Debtor Companies. Such committee is currently
comprised of: James E. Ladd, Jr., Stanford Folding Cartons, Inc., Frank J.
O'Connell, Scott M. Rosenberg and Snyder Ventures, Inc.

         Marvel intends to renew its efforts to seek debtor-in-possession
financing from High River and Westgate, the repayment of which would be secured
by liens on the Company's assets senior to the liens of the Bank Lenders, which
have objected to such a financing. The Company believes that without new
financing, Marvel may not be able to avoid a piece-meal liquidation. Marvel
will also vigorously defend against the banks' announced efforts to appoint a
Chapter 11 trustee in the 10-month old bankruptcy case. Marvel believes that
the appointment of any trustee at this time would be extremely detrimental to
an already very unstable situation.

         A significant part of the Company's value is tied to its universe of
characters. The Company has been in bankruptcy since December 27, 1996 and as
such it has incurred significant cash/operating losses. The Company believes
that while in bankruptcy, it is significantly inhibited from the exploitation
of its character base. Therefore, if it continues in bankruptcy, the Company is
unsure as to the potential of a long-term negative effect of such proceedings
on the value of its character base. The Company's ability to continue to
operate in this state, having incurred approximately $106.8 in additional
indebtedness since its petition date, raises serious doubt concerning the value
of its assets to creditors, lenders and shareholders, and its ability to
rejuvenate itself through the successful exploitation of its character base.
The Company believes that a plan of reorganization promulgated by the Company,
if executed in the near term, will preserve the value of its character base and
thereby contribute to the long-term viability of the Company. There can be no
assurance that a plan of reorganization will be submitted or confirmed under
the Bankruptcy Code. If the Company is unable to obtain confirmation of a plan
of reorganization, its creditors, lenders or equity security holders may seek
other alternatives for the Company.

         In addition to working on developing a plan of reorganization, the
Company has begun to evaluate various alternatives to protect its long term
interests. Such alternatives may include: (i) attempting to revoke or reject
through its Chapter 11 proceedings the royalty free license to Toy Biz; or (ii)
exercising all its rights under the license agreement with Toy Biz (see Note
7). Additionally, Marvel may be forced to restructure certain movie contracts
which have a negative effect to Marvel, in that Marvel must pay a portion of
all toy revenues to the movie developers, even though Marvel receives no cash
benefit from toy revenues due to the fact that all these revenues accrue to Toy
Biz. Marvel's inability to restructure such contracts could have a material
adverse effect on its financial condition and results of operations. Marvel is
continuing to focus its efforts on developing animation and theatrical
releases.

         The Company has entered into a number of animation and movie contracts
for various highly recognizable characters of its universe. The Company
believes that such contracts accrue significant benefit to Toy Biz . This
benefit is derived from Marvel's grant of a royalty free license to Toy Biz for
the use of all its characters in the sale of toys and other toy related product
offerings. Given the Company's financial condition, the Company can no longer
expend funds for animation and/or movies from which Toy Biz receives more
direct benefit than Marvel.

         Based on the operating results of Fleer/Skybox and Panini, the status
of the bankruptcy proceedings and the auction process, the Company continues to
evaluate whether an impairment if goodwill and other intangibles has taken
place. As of September 30, 1997, the Company's carrying value of goodwill for
its trading cards and stickers business was approximately $104.3 and $100.6,
respectively. The sale of the Company or parts thereof may necessitate a
material write down of assets, including goodwill associated with the Company's
businesses.

         On June 30, 1997, the DIP Loan matured and no repayment has occurred,
except for $3.0, the cash proceeds resulting from the sale of a portion of the
Company's confectionery business. The DIP Lenders have agreed to forbear 


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                        MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC.
                              DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION
              NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
                                  (UNAUDITED)


from taking any actions. Such forbearance is continuing on a daily basis while
the Company negotiates replacement debtor-in-possession financing. With a full
reservation of all rights, the DIP Lenders and the pre-petition secured lenders
have agreed not to object to the Debtor's continued use of the cash collateral
through December 31, 1997 on the same terms and conditions and with the same
protections as set forth in the current financing and cash collateral order
approved by the Bankruptcy Court. The Company is seeking additional
debtor-in-possession financing from High River and Westgate. The DIP Lenders
and the Bank Lenders have objected to such additional debtor-in-possession
financing based on the expected subordination of the DIP Lenders and the Bank
Lenders to new lenders for the debtor-in-possession financing.

         On October 30, 1997, the Debtor Companies filed a multi-count
complaint in the U.S. District Court in Delaware against Ronald Perelman, The
Chase Manhattan Bank and certain other Bank Lenders, and Avi Arad and Isaac
Perlmutter, Toy Biz's principal shareholders, and Toy Biz (see Note 7).

         The accompanying condensed consolidated financial statements have been
prepared on a going concern basis, which assumes continuity of operations,
realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities in the ordinary course of
business. However, as a result of the Marvel Cases and circumstances relating
thereto, such realization of assets and liquidation of liabilities is subject
to significant uncertainty. These conditions raise substantial doubt as to the
Company's ability to continue as a going concern.

         As part of the Chapter 11 process, the Debtor Companies have received
a significant number of proofs of claims. The Company is currently in the
process of reviewing these claims and believe that a majority of these claims
are without merit and/or are highly disputed. Although the Company believes
that reserves as of September 30, 1997 are adequate to cover the ultimate
liability under these claims, there can be no assurances that these claims will
not be settled for amounts in excess of these reserves.

         Financial accounting and reporting during a Chapter 11 proceeding is
prescribed in Statement of Position No. 90-7, "Financial Reporting by Entities
in Reorganization Under Bankruptcy Code" ("SOP 90-7"). Accordingly, certain
pre-petition obligations, which may be subject to settlement, have been
classified as obligations subject to Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings and
include the following estimated amounts:



                                                September 30,      December 31,
                                                    1997               1996
                                               -------------       ------------

Total accrued expenses ....................        $   13.7           $   14.7
Chase Revolving Line of Credit ............            15.0               15.0
                                                   ----------         ---------
Total current liabilities .................        $   28.7           $   29.7
                                                   ==========         =========
Debt:
 U. S. Term Loan Agreement ................        $  350.0           $  350.0
 Amended and Restated Credit Agreement ....           120.0              120.0  
 Chase Revolving Line of Credit ...........            15.0               15.0
                                                   ----------         ---------
 Total debt ...............................           485.0              485.0
Less current maturities ...................           (15.0)             (15.0)
Other long-term liabilities ...............             3.5                3.5
                                                   ----------         ---------
Total long-term liabilities ...............        $  473.5           $  473.5
                                                   ==========         =========


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                        MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC.
                              DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION
              NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

3.       DETAIL OF CERTAIN BALANCE SHEET ACCOUNTS

The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 1997 reflects Toy
Biz in accordance with the equity method of accounting (see Note 1).


ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET:

                                               September 30,      December 31,
                                                   1997                1996
                                               --------------   ---------------
     Accounts receivable ...................   $  120.3             $  275.3
     Less:  Allowances .....................      (28.9)               (46.2)
                                               --------             -------- 
                                               $   91.4             $  229.1
                                               ========             ========  
INVENTORIES, NET:
     Finished goods ........................   $   30.2             $   69.4
     Work in process .......................       14.4                 16.3
     Raw materials .........................       13.8                 22.0
     Less: Reserve for obsolescence ........       (9.2)               (29.6)
                                               --------             --------
                                               $   49.2             $   78.1
                                               ========             ======== 

GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLES, NET:
     Goodwill and other intangibles ........   $  352.4             $  374.3
     Less:  Accumulated amortization .......      (66.2)               (56.7)
                                               --------             --------
                                               $  286.2             $  317.6
                                               ========             ========  
ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER:
     Royalties and incentives ..............   $   28.6             $   23.0
     Reserve for returns ...................       41.3                 51.2
     Income taxes payable ..................       12.3                 10.9
     Other .................................       63.7                104.3
     Less amounts reclassified to 
      liabilities subject to settlement 
      under reorganization (see Note 2) ....      (13.7)               (14.7)
                                               --------             --------
                                               $  132.2             $  174.7
                                               ========             ========


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                        MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC.
                              DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION
              NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
                                  (UNAUDITED)


4.    AMOUNTS PAYABLE TO BANKS

Short term borrowings consists of the following:
                                               
                                              September 30,      December 31,
                                                  1997               1996 
                                             ---------------     --------------
Panini credit arrangements .................     $   41.2          $   37.3    
DIP Loan ...................................         91.2              10.0
                                                 ---------         ---------
                                                 $  132.4          $   47.3
                                                 =========         =========

Debt consists of the following:


                                              September 30,      December 31,
                                                  1997               1996 
                                             ---------------     --------------

     U.S. Term Loan Agreement ..............     $  350.0          $  350.0
     Amended and Restated Credit Agreement..        120.0             120.0
     Chase Revolving Line of Credit  .......         15.0              15.0
     Panini Term Loan Agreement ............        118.8             139.3
     Other long term debt ..................         14.5              16.3
                                                 ---------         ---------
     Subtotal ..............................        618.3             640.6
     Less amount reclassified * ............       (485.0)           (485.0)
     Less current maturities ** ............       (118.8)            (10.6)
                                                 ---------         ---------
                                                 $   14.5          $  145.0
                                                 =========         =========

* Amounts as of September 30, 1997 have been reclassified to "Liabilities
subject to settlement under reorganization" in accordance with bankruptcy
reporting prescribed by Statement 90-7. See Note 2.

** Amount as of September 30, 1997 has been reclassified to "Current
Liabilities" as a result of an event of default by Panini. See below.

        On December 20, 1996, the banks and financial institutions that were
parties to the U.S. Term Loan Agreement (as defined below), the Amended and
Restated Credit Agreement (as defined below), the Chase Revolving Line of
Credit (as defined below ) and the Panini Term Loan Agreement (as defined
below), (collectively, the "Credit Agreements") entered into a Standstill
Agreement and Amendment (the "Standstill Agreement") which granted the Company
the right to maintain any outstanding loans under the Credit Agreements as
either Eurodollar or Eurocurrency Loans during the Standstill Period (as
defined below). The Standstill Agreement also provided that the commitments
under the Credit Agreements would not automatically terminate or be accelerated
upon the commencement of the reorganization cases but rather would be suspended
and reinstated upon confirmation of the Initial Plan. Unless a payment default
was continuing or certain other termination events were triggered, each lender
under the Credit Agreements agreed not to exercise any remedies against any
subsidiary of Marvel which is not one of the Debtor Companies during the
Standstill Period. Each lender under the Credit Agreements agreed not to
transfer its claim to any entity that does not agree to be bound by the
Standstill Agreement or support the Initial 

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                        MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC.
                              DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION
              NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

Plan. Pursuant to the Standstill Agreement, the lenders under the Credit
Agreements permitted the loans outstanding thereunder to be outstanding as
Eurodollar Loans (or the equivalent) during the Standstill Period provided
that, in the event that the interest period for any such Eurodollar Loans is
longer than one month, such interest period would have a scheduled expiration
on or prior to June 30, 1997. The Standstill Period commenced on December 27,
1996 and ended on June 30, 1997. As a result of the lapse of the Standstill
Period (as defined in the Standstill Agreement), all principal and interest
incurred under the Company's Credit Agreements is now due and owing. The
Company currently operates its business using cash collateral as authorized by
the pre-petition banks from time to time. However, there can be no assurances
that such authorization will continue in the future.

         On June 5, 1997, the Bankruptcy court approved an order suspending the
adequate protection payments being made by the Company to the Bank Lenders. As
a result, the Company has ceased interest payments on the U.S. Term Loan
Agreement, the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement and the Chase Revolving
Line of Credit. The amount of suspended adequate protection payments as of
September 30, 1997 was $16.8 and is not included in the liabilities of the
Company.

         In July 1997, Panini, a subsidiary of the Company that has not filed
for protection under Chapter 11 and, therefore, is not one of the Debtor
Companies, suspended all payments of interest and principal under the Panini
Term Loan Agreement. As of September 30, 1997, suspended payments of interest
and principal for the Panini Term Loan are lire 8.1 billion (approximately $4.7
based on exchange rates at September 30, 1997). This action constitutes an
event of default under the Panini Term Loan Agreement, and, consequently, the
Company has reclassified the Panini Term Loan to current liabilities. On August
11, 1997, Panini entered into an agreement with The Chase Manhattan Bank for a
loan of lire 27 billion (approximately $15.4 based on exchange rates at
September 30, 1997) to provide short term liquidity. On August 5, 1997, the
Company received approval from the Bankruptcy Court to guarantee this loan.
This guarantee is secured by liens junior to all liens of the Bank Lenders and
the DIP Lenders. This loan is subject to a number of financial and other
covenants and conditions of borrowing. As of September 30, 1997, the credit
line was fully used. The loan expired on October 31, 1997, and by stipulation,
the maturity date was extended to March 31, 1998.

         On January 24, 1997, the Bankruptcy Court approved an order (the "DIP
Order") approving the DIP Loan. The Debtor Companies also received approval
from the Bankruptcy Court to pay, on time and in full, interest on the
pre-petition debt of the Debtor Companies calculated at the applicable
non-default rate or rates provided for pursuant to the Credit Agreements.

         On June 30, 1997, the DIP Loan matured and no repayment has occurred,
except for $3.0, the cash proceeds resulting from the sale of a portion of the
Company's confectionery business. The DIP Lenders have agreed to forbear from
taking any actions. Such forbearance is continuing on a daily basis while the
Company negotiates replacement debtor-in-possession financing. With a full
reservation of all rights, the DIP Lenders and the pre-petition secured lenders
have agreed not to object to the Debtor's continued use of the cash collateral
through December 31, 1997 on the same terms and conditions and with the same
protections as set forth in the current financing and cash collateral order
approved by the Bankruptcy Court. The Company is seeking additional
debtor-in-possession financing from High River and Westgate. The DIP Lenders
and the Bank lenders have objected to such additional debtor-in-possession
based on the expected subordination of the DIP Lenders and the Bank Lenders to
new lenders for the debtor-in-possession financing.

         The liens securing the DIP Loan take first position (prime) over the
liens securing the Credit Agreements and are secured by a lien on the Company's
26.6% equity interest in Toy Biz. Borrowings under the DIP Loan bear interest
at a rate per annum equal to the one month Eurodollar Rate (as defined in the
DIP Loan) rounded upwards to the next 1/16 of 1%, or Alternate Base Rate (as
defined in the DIP Loan) plus the Applicable Margin (as defined in the DIP
Loan) of 2-1/2% with respect to Eurodollar Loans and 1-1/2% with respect with
Alternate Base Rate loans. Interest on Alternate Base Rate Loans is payable
monthly in arrears, and interest on Eurodollar Rate Loans is payable at the end
of the applicable interest period. Pursuant to the terms of the DIP Loan, the
outstanding balances

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                        MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC.
                              DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION
              NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
                                  (UNAUDITED)



under the current DIP Loan after June 30, 1997 bear interest at the penalty
rate of Alternate Base Rate plus a margin of 3-1/2%, which, at September 30,
1997 was approximately 12%.

         The DIP Loan includes various restrictive covenants prohibiting the
Company from, among other things, incurring additional indebtedness (with
certain limited exceptions), making investments, including for the Company's
strategic initiatives (with certain limited exceptions), and making dividend,
redemption and certain other payments on its capital stock. The DIP Loan also
contains certain financial covenants and events of default customary for
debtor-in-possession financing as well as a change of control covenant and an
event of default if the royalty free license from Marvel to Toy Biz is rejected
in the Marvel Cases.

         Under separate credit arrangements for short-term borrowings arranged
with various European financial institutions, Panini may borrow up to lire 45.2
billion as of September 30, 1997 (approximately $25.8 based on exchange rates
at September 30, 1997) on such terms as Panini and the banks may mutually agree
upon. These arrangements generally do not have termination dates but are
reviewed periodically for renewal. At September 30, 1997, the credit lines were
fully used. The weighted average interest rate on short-term borrowings as of
September 30, 1997 was 6.6%.

         In April 1995, the Company entered into a $350.0 term loan agreement
(as amended) with a syndicate of banks, the Co-Agents and The Chase Manhattan
Bank, as administrative agent (the "U.S. Term Loan Agreement"). Loans under the
U.S. Term Loan Agreement bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the
Eurodollar Rate (as defined in the U.S. Term Loan Agreement), or the Alternate
Base Rate (as defined in the U.S. Term Loan Agreement) plus, in each case, the
Applicable Margin (as defined in this paragraph). Eurodollar Rate Loans will,
at the option of the Company, have interest periods of one, two, three or six
months. Applicable Margin means (a) with respect to Eurodollar Rate loans, 3%
and (b) with respect to Alternate Base Rate loans, 2%. Interest on Alternate
Base Rate Loans is payable quarterly in arrears, and interest on Eurodollar
Rate Loans is payable at the end of the applicable interest period, except that
if the interest period is six months, interest is payable ninety days after the
commencement of the interest period and at the end of the interest period. If
adequate protection payments were not suspended, ABR borrowings would have a
rate of 10.5% as of September 30, 1997.

         On August 30, 1994 the Company entered into a $120.0 revolving loan
agreement with a syndicate of banks, the Co-Agents and The Chase Manhattan
Bank, as administrative agent (the "Amended and Restated Credit Agreement").
Loans under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement bear interest at a rate
per annum equal to the Eurodollar Rate (as defined in the Amended and Restated
Credit Agreement), or the Alternate Base Rate (as defined in the Amended and
Restated Credit Agreement) plus, in each case, the Applicable Margin (as
defined in this paragraph). Eurodollar Rate Loans will, at the option of the
Company, have interest periods of one, two, three or six months. Applicable
Margin means (a) with respect to Eurodollar Rate loans, 3% and (b) with respect
to Alternate Base Rate loans, 2%. Interest on Alternate Base Rate Loans is
payable quarterly in arrears, and interest on Eurodollar Rate Loans is payable
at the end of the applicable interest period, except that if the interest
period is six months, interest is payable ninety days after the commencement of
the interest period and at the end of the interest period. If adequate
protection payments were not suspended, ABR borrowings would have a rate of
10.5% as of September 30, 1997.

         During March 1996, the Company entered into a $25.0 revolving line of
credit (as amended) with Chase Manhattan Bank (the "Chase Revolving Line of
Credit). Through November 20, 1996 the Company borrowed $15.0, at which time
the line of credit was reduced to the amount outstanding. The Chase Revolving
Line of Credit is pari passu with the U.S. Term Loan Agreement, the Amended and
Restated Credit Agreement, and the Panini Term Loan Agreement. The Chase
Revolving Line of Credit bears interest at a rate per annum equal to the
Eurodollar Rate (as defined in the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement), plus
3%, or the Alternate Base Rate (as defined in the Amended and Restated Credit
Agreement) plus 2%. Interest on Alternate Base Rate Loans is payable quarterly
in arrears, and interest on Eurodollar Rate Loans is payable at the end of the
applicable interest period, except that if the interest period is six months,
interest is payable ninety days after the commencement of the interest period
and at 



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                        MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC.
                              DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION
              NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

the end of the interest period. If adequate protection payments were not
suspended, ABR borrowings would have a rate of 10.5% as of September 30, 1997.

         On August 30, 1994, the Company, Marvel Italia Srl (now Panini S.p.A.)
and Instituto Bancario San Paolo Di Torino S.p.A. (the "Lender"), entered into
a term loan and guarantee agreement (the "Panini Term Loan Agreement")
providing for a term loan credit facility of Italian Lire 244.5 billion
(approximately $154.0 based on exchange rates in effect on the date of
acquisition) (the "Panini Term Loan Facility").

         The Panini Term Loan Facility bears interest at a rate per annum equal
to the Eurocurrency Rate (as defined in the Panini Term Loan Agreement) or, in
certain limited circumstances, the Negotiated Rate (as defined in the Panini
Term Loan Agreement), in each case plus the Applicable Margin (as defined in
this paragraph). Eurocurrency Rate Loans have, at the option of Panini,
interest periods of one, two, three or six months. Applicable Margin means (a)
with respect to Eurocurrency Loans 3% and (b) with respect to Negotiated Rate
Loans, 2%. Interest on Negotiated Rate Loans is payable quarterly in arrears
and interest on Eurocurrency Rate Loans is payable at the end of the applicable
interest period, except that if the interest period is six months, interest is
payable ninety days after the commencement of the interest period and at the
end of the interest period. Panini suspended all payments of interest and
principal for the Panini Term Loan Agreement. If Panini had not ceased interest
and principal payments, one month Eurocurrency borrowings would have a rate of
9.5% as of September 30, 1997.

         The U.S. Term Loan Agreement (through incorporation by reference to
the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement), the Amended and Restated Credit
Agreement, Chase Revolving Line of Credit Agreement (through incorporation by
reference to the Panini Term Loan Agreement), and the Panini Term Loan
Agreement include various restrictive covenants prohibiting the Company from,
among other things, incurring additional indebtedness, with certain limited
exceptions, and making dividend, redemption and certain other payments on its
capital stock. The U.S. Term Loan Agreement, the Amended and Restated Credit
Agreement and the Panini Term Loan Agreement also contain certain customary
financial covenants and events of default for financing of this type, including
a change of control covenant. Mandatory prepayments are required to be made out
of net proceeds from sales of assets by the Company, with certain exceptions,
and from certain excess cash flow (as defined in the Amended and Restated
Credit Agreement).

         Pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreements, the respective lenders
(the "secured lenders") are secured by substantially all of the Company's
domestic assets, other than the Company's investment in common stock of Toy
Biz, and all of the capital stock of the Company's domestic subsidiaries and
65% of the capital stock of the Company's first tier foreign subsidiaries.

         The filing of petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy
Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware by the
Debtor Companies is an event of default under the Credit Agreements.

5.       RESTRUCTURING OF OPERATIONS

         In the fourth quarter of 1995, the Company recorded restructuring
charges of $25.0 related primarily to publishing and confections operations. As
part of the restructuring, the Company terminated approximately 275 employees,
covering editorial, production, distribution and administrative employee groups
and, accordingly, provided for $10.7 of termination benefits, of which $9.6 has
been paid as of September 30, 1997. Additionally, approximately $6.7 of the
restructuring charges relates to facility closure, of which $5.7 has been paid
as of September 30, 1997, and $7.6 of the restructuring charges relates to
other costs, of which $7.1 has been paid as of September 30, 1997. A
substantial portion of the remaining amount of $2.6 as of September 30, 1997,
which is included in accrued expenses and other, are "liabilities subject to
settlement under reorganization".

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                        MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC.
                              DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION
              NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
                                  (UNAUDITED)



         In the fourth quarter of 1996, the Company recorded restructuring
charges of $15.8 related primarily to the publishing and trading card
operations; the closing of the comic book distribution subsidiary and the
closing or sale of a certain confections facility. As part of the
restructuring, the Company has terminated approximately 200 employees, covering
editorial, production, distribution and administrative employee groups and,
accordingly, provided for $6.6 of termination benefits of which $2.9 has been
paid as of September 30, 1997. The remaining approximate $9.2 of the
restructuring charges relates to facility closure or sale of which $1.4 has
been paid as of September 30, 1997 and $6.5 was used to write-down certain
fixed assets. A substantial portion of the remaining amount of $5.0 as of
September 30, 1997, which is included in accrued expenses and other, are
"liabilities subject to settlement under reorganization".


6.       SUBSEQUENT EVENT - TOY BIZ PLAN OF REORGANIZATION


         On October 8, 1997 Toy Biz announced an unsolicited merger proposal
for Marvel. Under this proposed plan of reorganization, Marvel's secured
lenders would receive a combination of cash and stock. As a part of its
proposal, Toy Biz said Marvel's unsecured creditors would receive warrants
entitling them to purchase stock, while Marvel stockholders would receive
subscription rights giving them an early attempt at stock in the combined
company. Holders of Toy Biz common stock, excluding Marvel, would receive one
common share of the combined company for each share of Toy Biz. Cash payments
to be made to Marvel's senior secured lenders would be funded by the issuance
of preferred stock and senior notes by the merged entity. The proposal does not
include Marvel's Panini sticker business, which Toy Biz proposed be sold. This
latest proposal is subject to acceptance by holders of at least two-thirds of
Marvel's senior secured debt and approval by the Bankruptcy Court.

7.       SUBSEQUENT EVENT - LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

         On October 30, 1997 the Debtor Companies filed a multi-count complaint
in the U.S. District Court in Delaware against Ronald Perelman, The Chase
Manhattan Bank and certain other Bank Lenders, and Avi Arad and Isaac
Perlmutter, Toy Biz's principal shareholders, and Toy Biz, alleging
responsibility for Marvel's financial collapse. Also named in the complaint is
New York fund manager Mark Dickstein of Dickstein Partners L.P.. The lawsuit
seeks to allow Marvel to take control of the Toy Biz Board of Directors, to
strip the banks of their collateral and to otherwise subordinate the banks'
claims, and to assess money damages against Perelman and others based on an
alleged improper and collusive scheme. Simultaneous with the lawsuit filing,
Marvel filed motions for a temporary restraining order to prevent the purported
Toy Biz board from taking any further action, and separately, for removal of
the Marvel Cases to the U.S. District Court in Delaware.

         The complaint alleges, among other things, that Perelman with the
active cooperation of his affiliates, improperly (i) transferred Marvel's toy
licensing rights to Toy Biz in 1993, (ii) over-leveraged Marvel's parent
holding companies, (iii) undertook a number of ill-fated and expensive
acquisitions that were detrimental to the Company, (iv) pledged the Company's
assets to support previously unsecured loans, and (v) orchestrated an
unwarranted and collusive series of bankruptcy filings in an effort to maintain
control and economic ownership of Marvel.

         The complaint further alleges that The Chase Manhattan Bank in its
capacity as agent bank for a series of bank loans, lent Perelman material
assistance in undertaking a series of collusive and improper activities
designed to injure Marvel's estate. Marvel asserts that, as a consequence of
The Chase Manhattans Bank's improper conduct, the Court should strip the banks
of their secured status and otherwise equitably subordinate the Bank Lenders'
approximately $710 million in loans. The lawsuit also seeks a determination
that Toy Biz' recently announced plan to merge Marvel and Toy Biz was
unauthorized by Toy Biz' rightful board and, therefore, a nullity. Marvel's
claim against Dickstein centers around his alleged improper interference with
the recently announced settlement among Marvel and the banks.


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                        MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC.
                              DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION
              NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE AMOUNTS)
                                  (UNAUDITED)


         Marvel believes the improper conduct of the defendants makes the
filing of this lawsuit critical to its continuing efforts to save the Company
from liquidation. The complaint also alleges that the defendants have not only
committed egregious acts against the Company, but have consistently resisted
good faith and reasonable efforts to resolve disputes and put Marvel on track
to emerge from bankruptcy.




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                        MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC.
                             (DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION)
              NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                  (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

8.        FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF ENTITIES OPERATING UNDER CHAPTER 11

The combined condensed balance sheet as of September 30, 1997 of the Debtor
Companies is as follows (See Note 2):

ASSETS
Current assets:
   Cash........................................................  $ 9.3  
   Accounts receivable, net....................................   27.1
   Inventories, net............................................   21.5
   Income tax receivable.......................................   10.9
   Prepaid expenses and other..................................    3.8
                                                                 -----

      Total current assets.....................................   72.6
  
Property, plant and equipment, net.............................    9.1
Goodwill and other intangibles, net............................  185.6
Deferred charges and other.....................................   19.7
Investments in and advances to subsidiaries....................   52.4
                                                                ------
      Total  Assets............................................ $339.4
                                                                ======

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
   Accounts payable...........................................  $ 18.1
   Accrued expenses and other.................................    76.8
   DIP Loan...................................................    91.2
   Liabilities subject to settlement under reorganization.....    28.7
                                                                ------

     Total current liabilities................................   214.8

Other long-term liabilities...................................     7.8
Liabilities subject to settlement under reorganization........   473.5
                                                                ------

     Total Liabilities........................................   696.1
                                                                ------
Stockholders' deficit:
   Common Stock...............................................     1.0
   Additional paid-in capital.................................    93.1
   Accumulated deficit .......................................  (450.6)
   Cumulative translation adjustment .........................    (0.2)
                                                                ------

     Total Stockholders' Deficit..............................  (356.7)
                                                                ------
     Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Deficit..............  $339.4
                                                                ======

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                        MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC.
                             (DEBTOR-IN-POSSESSION)
              NOTES TO CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                  (DOLLARS IN MILLIONS, EXCEPT PER SHARE DATA)
                                  (UNAUDITED)

The combined condensed statement of operations for the nine months ended
September 30, 1997 of the Debtor Companies is as follows:

Net revenues........................................................   $ 155.2
                                                                       
Cost of sales.......................................................     114.8
                                                                       
Selling, general & administrative expenses..........................      68.7
                                                                       
Depreciation and amortization.......................................       4.3
                                                                       
Amortization of goodwill, intangibles and deferred charges..........      10.0
                                                                       
Interest expense, net (contractual interest for the nine months        
  ended September 30, 1997 was $40.6)...............................      23.7
                                                                       
Loss on sale of portion of confectionery business...................       4.7
                                                                       
Equity in net loss of unconsolidated subsidiaries and other, net....      (5.1)
                                                                       
Equity in net loss of non-debtor companies..........................     (15.1)
                                                                       ------
                                                                       
Loss before reorganization items and provision for income taxes.....     (91.2)
                                                                       
Reorganization items................................................       8.3
                                                                       -------
                                                                       
Loss before provision for income taxes..............................     (99.5)
                                                                       
Provision for income taxes..........................................       0.8
                                                                       ------
                                                                       
Net loss............................................................   $(100.3)
                                                                       ======
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          MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
                           AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

GENERAL

         Marvel Entertainment Group, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, as
applicable, "Marvel" or the "Company") is a leading creator, publisher and
distributor of youth entertainment products for domestic and international
markets based on fictional action adventure characters owned by the Company
(the "Marvel Characters"), licenses from professional athletes, sports teams
and leagues and popular entertainment characters and other properties owned by
third parties. The Company also licenses the Marvel Characters and properties
for consumer products, television and film projects, on-line and interactive
software, and advertising promotions. The Company's products include comic book
and other children's publications, sports and entertainment trading cards,
activity stickers, toys, adhesive paper and confectionery products.

BASIS FOR PRESENTATION

         In recent years there has been an overall decline in the comic book
market, and more specifically, a significant reduction in speculative purchases
of comic books and reduced readership, which has adversely affected the
Company's publishing business. In response, the Company has undertaken several
strategic actions to mitigate the effect of such contraction. However, to date
these actions have not been successful in overcoming the overall decline in the
comic book market.

         Similarly, there has been a significant contraction in the sports and
entertainment trading card markets. The contraction in sports trading cards is
related in part to lower speculative purchases and the residual impact of the
baseball, hockey and basketball labor situations in 1994 and 1995. The level of
demand for entertainment trading cards is dependent on, among other factors,
the commercial success and media exposure of the Marvel Characters and third
party licensed products, as well as the market conditions in the comic book
specialty stores. In 1994 and 1995, the sale of entertainment cards based on
the Marvel Characters and third party licensed characters substantially offset
the decline in sports trading cards. However, since 1995, the lack of a
commercially successful entertainment card property (e.g. a Lion King TM) has
resulted in an inability to offset the decline in sports trading cards. The
Company has significant minimum royalty guarantees and advertising commitments
with its licensors. As a result of the continued decline in overall trading
card sales, the Company has experienced very significant losses in recent
years. There can be no assurance that the Company will reach the volumes
required to make the current contracts profitable or to be able to re-negotiate
more favorable terms for these contracts to enable the Company to return to
profitability.

         The Company experienced significant operating losses during 1995 and
1996, and failed to satisfy certain financial covenants contained in the Credit
Agreements (see Note 4 of "Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements") beginning in the Fall of 1996. The Company commenced discussions
in the Fall of 1996 with Andrews Group, formerly its indirect parent, regarding
an equity infusion in order to provide for the Company's cash requirements and
with The Chase Manhattan Bank, agent bank for the Credit Agreements, regarding
a restructuring of the Credit Agreements.

         On December 27, 1996, the Debtor Companies filed petitions for relief
and a plan of reorganization under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy
Code in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware.
Panini, Marvel Restaurants (a general partner in the joint venture developing
the Marvel Mania restaurants) and Toy Biz, all of which are active, as well as
certain other subsidiaries did not file petitions under the Bankruptcy Code.

         The Debtor Companies received approval from the Bankruptcy Court to
pay on time and in full undisputed pre-petition obligations including salaries,
wages and benefits to all of its employees, trade creditors and independent
contractors and to continue funding its strategic initiatives. On January 24,
1997 the Bankruptcy Court approved a $100.0 million DIP Loan, which is provided
by a syndicate of lenders, including The Chase Manhattan Bank, as agent

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bank. the DIP Loan matured on June 30, 1997. The DIP Loan is subject to
covenants and events of default including a change of control of Marvel (see
Note 4 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements).

         On June 20, 1997, the District Court vacated the Bankruptcy Court's
Stay Order which permitted Marvel Holdings to vote the stock, replace the Board
of Directors and take control of the Company. On July 10, 1997, the Debtor
Companies, High River, Westgate, Toy Biz, Isaac Permutter, Avi Arad and The
Chase Manhattan Bank announced that they reached an agreement in principle to
combine Marvel and Toy Biz and auction for sale Fleer/Skybox and Panini for the
benefit of the Bank Lenders (see Note 2 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated
Financial Statements).

         Subsequent to Marvel's Chapter 11 filing on December 27, 1996, several
plans of reorganization and a proposed global settlement agreement, have been
filed with the Bankruptcy Court, none of which were approved. In addition,
there have been several lawsuits filed by the parties involved (see Part II,
Item 1 - Legal Proceedings), and currently, an unsolicited merger proposal has
been made by Toy Biz (see Note 6 of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements). Additionally, the Company has been unsuccessful in obtaining a new
debtor-in-possession facility due to a priming issue with the DIP Lenders and
Bank Lenders. As a result of the above, the Company currently does not have a
plan of reorganization filed with the Bankruptcy Court.

         There can be no assurance that the a plan of reorganization will be
confirmed under the Bankruptcy Code. If the Company is unable to obtain
confirmation of a plan of reorganization, its creditors or equity security
holders may seek other alternatives for the Company, including bids for the
Company or parts thereof through an auction process. The Company has, and will
continue to incur professional fees and other cash demands typically incurred
in bankruptcy. However, on June 17, 1997 the Bankruptcy Court ordered a
suspension on the payment of professional fees. The Company has incurred,
through September 30, 1997, approximately $13.8 million in reorganization
items.

         The Company believes that since, and in part as a result of, the
commencement of the Company's Chapter 11 proceedings, the Company has continued
to experience greater than expected weakness in certain businesses due to,
among other things, certain mass merchandisers maintaining lower than expected
levels of inventory of the Company's products and the Company realizing lower
licensing revenues. The Company believes that these lower inventory levels and
licensing revenues relate to customers' concerns as to the impact of the
bankruptcy of the Debtor Companies on the future of the Company's brands. There
can be no assurance that upon consummation of a plan of reorganization that
there will be improvement in any of such businesses.


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THREE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 COMPARED WITH THREE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 1996

Basis For Management's Discussion And Analysis

   The Company's controlling interest in Toy Biz is the subject of a dispute as
more fully discussed in Part II, Item 1 - Legal Proceedings. Additionally, Toy
Biz has announced an unsolicited merger proposal for Marvel (see Note 6 of
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements). Due to the ongoing
litigation and the unsolicited merger proposal, Toy Biz has ceased reporting
its financial results to Marvel. As a result, the Management's Discussion and
Analysis presented below compares only the Company's publishing, licensing,
trading card and sticker, confectionery, and adhesive businesses. The Company
has eliminated the results of Toy Biz from the analysis for the three months
ended September 30, 1996. The Condensed Consolidated Statement of Operations
for Toy Biz included in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Statement of
Operations for the quarter ended September 30, 1996 is illustrated below.


          TOY BIZ:
                                           

                                                                 Quarter ended
                                                                 September 30,
                                                                     1996
                                                                 -------------
          Revenue..............................................     $  83.4  
          Cost of Sales........................................        40.5
          Selling, general & administrative expenses ..........        20.1
          Depreciation and amortization........................         3.9
          Amortization of goodwill and intangibles ............         0.1
          Interest expense, net................................        (0.1)
          Provision (benefit) for income taxes ................         7.6
                                                                   --------
          Income before minority interest......................        11.3
          Minority interest in (loss) earnings ................         8.6
                                                                   --------
          Net (loss) income....................................     $   2.7
                                                                   ========
                                                     

          
          
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         The Company's net revenues were $91.9 million and $126.0 million in
1997 and 1996, respectively, a decrease of $34.1 million or 27.1%. This
reflects a decrease of $29.1 million in net trading card and sticker revenues,
a decrease of $4.3 million in net publishing revenues and a decrease of $0.8
million in licensing revenues, partially offset by an increase of $0.1 million
in other revenues.

         The decrease in trading card net revenues was primarily due to the
continuing general decline in the demand for trading cards. The general decline
in the market and concerns arising out of the Company's Chapter 11 proceedings
has resulted in certain mass merchandisers maintaining lower levels of
inventory. Entertainment card net revenues decreased due to lower commercial
success of third party licensed properties in the 1997 period as compared to
the 1996 period, as well as lower sales of cards based on the Marvel
Characters. In addition, trading card net revenues decreased due to non-renewal
of properties licensed by third parties. The decrease in net revenues of
stickers was primarily due to a general market softness for stickers in Western
Europe and in part the result of lower commercial success of licensed third
party entertainment products. Given the aforementioned, Panini undertook a
strategic change in 1997 to lower its distribution of its sticker products,
thereby improving its efficiency and lowering the risk of return.

         The decrease in the net publishing revenues was primarily due to the
impact of the continuing decline in the overall comic book market. In addition,
net publishing revenues have decreased due to the discontinuation of
unprofitable children magazines.

         The decrease in licensing revenue is a result of the Company's
bankruptcy and an insufficient amount of new media exposure for the Company's
characters. The increase in other revenues primarily was due to increased sales
of adhesive paper by Panini, offset by decreased sales of confectionery
products by Fleer.

         Gross profit was $18.0 million and $23.4 million in the 1997 and 1996
periods, respectively, a decrease of $5.4 million. As a percentage of net
revenues, gross profit was 19.6% in the 1997 period as compared to 18.6% in the
1996 period. Although, gross profit as a percentage of net revenues increased
for publishing, these benefits were offset by the effect of lower trading card
net revenues without a corresponding decrease in royalty expense given minimum
payment obligations for trading cards and an unfavorable product mix for Fleer
and Panini as compared to the 1996 period.

         Selling, General & Administrative ("SG&A") expenses were $29.0 million
and $40.4 million in the 1997 and 1996 periods, respectively. The decrease of
$11.4 was partially due to overhead reductions associated with the
restructuring of the comic book publishing and distribution, trading card and
confectionery operations and a realignment of management functions made by the
new management team, the benefit of which will continue to accrue to the
Company in the future. As a percentage of net revenues, SG&A was 31.6% in the
1997 period as compared to 32.1% in the 1996 period.

         Depreciation and amortization was $2.0 million and $2.4 million in the
1997 and 1996 periods, respectively. The decrease of $0.4 million was primarily
due to a reduction in depreciation expense of certain fixed assets of the
Company's comic book direct market distribution subsidiary in the 1997 period
compared to the 1996 period as a result of the closure of such facilities. As
part of such closure these fixed assets were written off in late 1996 as part
of the restructuring program. The decrease was partially offset by increased
amortization of animation costs by the comic book division related to the Hulk
animated television series.

         Amortization of goodwill, intangibles and deferred charges was $4.1
million and $5.7 million in the 1997 and 1996 periods, respectively. The
decrease of $1.6 million mainly reflects lower expense in the 1997 period due
to the write-down of goodwill and other intangibles in the fourth quarter of
1996 partially offset by a shorter amortization period. This write-down related
to asset impairment which was primarily due to the significant and long-term
changes in industry conditions in trading cards and publishing. There is a
continued and significant erosion of the Company's trading card business.
Management is continuing to evaluate its operational and

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financial options. Additional significant write-downs may be necessary in the
future. See Note 2 of Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for a further
discussion on goodwill and other intangibles.

         Interest expense, net was $8.4 million and $15.3 million in the 1997
and 1996 periods, respectively. The decrease in interest expense of $6.9
million primarily reflects a Bankruptcy Court ruling permitting the suspension
of adequate protection payments by the Company on the Credit Agreements
(excluding the Panini Term Loan Agreement) and therefore, in accordance with
SOP 90-7, suspension of an interest expense accrual for same. The unrecorded
interest on the above for the period was $13.2 million. Under the Panini Term
Loan Agreement, Panini has stopped paying principal and interest since June 6,
1997. The decrease was partially offset by the interest expense of $2.8 million
on borrowings under the DIP Loan in 1997 and on other increased short-term
borrowings.

         A loss of $4.7 million resulting from the sale of a portion of the
Company's confectionery business was incurred in the 1997 period. The proceeds
of $3.0 million were paid to the DIP Lenders.

         In the third quarter of 1996 the Company sold 2.5 million shares of
Toy Biz common stock and realized a gain of $22.0 million.

         Equity in net income of unconsolidated subsidiaries was $0.1 million
in the 1997 period. Equity in net (loss) of unconsolidated subsidiaries was
($0.8) million in the 1996 period.

         Total bankruptcy reorganization items of $2.3 million for the 1997
period includes professional charges and other costs typical to those incurred
by entities in bankruptcy. On June 17, 1997 the Bankruptcy Court ordered a
suspension of the payment of professional fees associated with the bankruptcy.
As of October 31, 1997, the unpaid professional fees described above were $4.7
million.

         The benefit for income taxes was $2.0 million in the 1997 period as
compared to $4.6 million in the 1996 period. The benefit for income taxes in
the 1997 period primarily relates to losses from the Company's Panini sticker
business. The benefit for income taxes in the 1996 period related to the
Company's operating losses offset by a provision for income taxes related to
the Company's sale of common stock of Toy Biz.


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NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 1997 COMPARED WITH NINE MONTHS ENDED 
SEPTEMBER 30, 1996

Basis For Management's Discussion And Analysis

   The Company's controlling interest in Toy Biz is the subject of a dispute as
more fully discussed in Part II, Item 1 - Legal Proceedings. Additionally, Toy
Biz has announced an unsolicited merger proposal for Marvel (see Note 6 of
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements). Due to the ongoing
litigation and the unsolicited merger proposal, Toy Biz has ceased reporting
its financial results to Marvel. As a result, the Management's Discussion and
Analysis presented below compares only the Company's publishing, licensing,
trading card and sticker, confectionery, and adhesive businesses. The Company
has eliminated the results of Toy Biz from the analysis for the nine months
ended September 30, 1997 and 1996. The Condensed Consolidated Statement of
Operations for Toy Biz included in the Company's Condensed Consolidated
Statement of Operations for the six months ended June 30, 1997 and the nine
months ended September 30, 1996 is illustrated below.


         TOY BIZ:

                                                    For the six    For the nine
                                                    months ended   months ended 
                                                     June 30,      September 30,
                                                       1997            1996    
                                                   ------------    ------------
Revenue........................................       $   68.9      $  167.6
Cost of Sales..................................           42.2          83.1
Selling, general & administrative expenses ....           27.8          44.4
Depreciation and amortization..................            6.5           8.3
Amortization of goodwill and intangibles ......            0.3           0.3
Interest expense, net..........................            0.1          (0.5)
Provision (benefit) for income taxes ..........           (3.2)         12.8 
                                                     -----------    ---------
Income before minority interest................           (4.8)         19.2
Minority interest in (loss) earnings ..........           (3.5)         13.5
                                                     -----------    ---------
Net (loss) income..............................       $   (1.3)     $    5.7
                                                     ===========    =========


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         The Company's net revenues were $309.3 million and $413.6 million in
1997 and 1996, respectively, a decrease of $104.3 million or 25.2%. This
reflects a decrease of $92.8 million in net trading card and sticker revenues,
a decrease of $7.8 million in net publishing revenues, and a decrease of $6.6
million in licensing revenues, partially offset by a $2.9 million increase in
other revenues.

         The decrease in trading card net revenues was primarily due to the
continuing general decline in the demand for trading cards. The general decline
in the market and concerns arising out of the Company's Chapter 11 proceedings
has resulted in certain mass merchandisers maintaining lower levels of
inventory. Entertainment card net revenues decreased due to lower commercial
success of third party licensed properties in the 1997 period as compared to
the 1996 period, as well as lower sales of cards based on the Marvel
Characters. In addition, trading card net revenues decreased to due non-renewal
of properties licensed by third parties. The decrease in net revenues of
stickers was primarily due to a general market softness for stickers in Western
Europe and in part the result of lower commercial success of licensed third
party entertainment products. Given the aforementioned, Panini undertook a
strategic change in 1997 to lower its distribution of its sticker products,
thereby improving its efficiency and lowering the risk of return.

         The decrease in net publishing revenues was primarily due to the
continuing decline in the overall comic book market. In addition, net
publishing revenues have decreased due to the discontinuation of unprofitable
children magazines.

         The decrease in licensing revenue was due to the renegotiation of the
America Online ("AOL") agreement which required a partial write-down of
revenues previously recognized under the old agreement. This new agreement has
given Marvel the right to develop new revenue opportunities on the Internet and
on the AOL network previously prohibited under the old agreement. The decrease
was also a result of the Company's bankruptcy and an insufficient amount of new
media exposure for the Company's characters. Pursuant to the agreement between
Fox Kid's Worldwide ("FKW") and the Company, the Company expects to have a new
animation series based on the SILVER SURFER on the Fox Children's Network
("FCN") in the 1997-1998 broadcast season. The increase in other revenues
primarily was due to increased sales of confectionery products by Fleer and
adhesive paper by Panini.

         Gross profit was $76.7 million and $124.3 million in the 1997 and 1996
periods, respectively, a decrease of $47.6 million. As a percentage of net
revenues, gross profit was 24.8% in the 1997 period as compared to 30.1% in the
1996 period. The decrease in gross profit as a percentage of net revenues was
due to the effect of lower trading card net revenues without a corresponding
decrease in royalty expense given minimum payment obligations for trading
cards, the effect of lower licensing revenues and an unfavorable product mix
for Fleer and Panini as compared to the 1996 period.

         SG&A expenses were $101.2 million and $123.7 million in the 1997 and
1996 periods, respectively. The decrease of $22.5 million was due to overhead
reductions associated with the restructuring of the comic book publishing and
distribution, trading card and confectionery operations and a realignment of
management functions made by the new management team, the benefits of which
will continue to accrue to the Company in the future. As a percentage of net
revenues, SG&A was 32.7% in the 1997 period as compared to 29.9% in the 1996
period. The increase in SG&A as a percentage of net revenues was due primarily
to certain fixed costs inherent in operating the business that cannot be
reduced in the short term.

         Depreciation and amortization was $8.0 million and $7.3 million in the
1997 and 1996 periods, respectively. The increase of $0.7 million was primarily
due to amortization of animation costs by the comic book division related to
the Hulk animated television series, partially offset by a decrease of certain
fixed assets of the Company's comic book direct market distribution subsidiary
in the 1997 period compared to the 1996 period as a result of the closure of
such facility. As a part of such closure these fixed assets were written off in
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         Amortization of goodwill, intangibles and deferred charges was $12.2
million and $16.5 million in the 1997 and 1996 periods, respectively. The
decrease of $4.3 million mainly reflects lower expense in the 1997 period due
to the write-down of goodwill and other intangibles in the fourth quarter of
1996 partially offset by a shorter amortization period. This write-down related
to asset impairment which was primarily due to the significant and long-term
changes in the industry conditions in trading cards and publishing. There is a
continued and significant erosion of the Company's trading card business.
Management is continuing to evaluate its operational and financial options.
Additional significant write-downs may be necessary in the future. See Note 2
of Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for a further
discussion of goodwill and intangibles.

         Interest expense, net was $37.1 million and $43.2 million in the 1997
and 1996 periods, respectively. The decrease in interest expense of $6.1
million primarily reflects a Bankruptcy Court ruling permitting the suspension
of adequate protection payments by the Company on The Credit Agreements
(excluding the Panini Term Loan Agreement) and therefore, in accordance with
SOP 90-7, suspension of interest expense accruals for same. The unrecorded
interest on the above for the period was $16.9 million. Under the Panini Term
Loan Agreement, Panini has stopped paying principal and interest since June 6,
1997. The decrease was partially offset by the interest expense on borrowings
under the DIP Loan in 1997, increased borrowings under the Amended and Restated
Credit Agreement and the Chase Revolving Line of Credit and Panini's short term
lines of credit compared to the 1996 period and higher average borrowing rates.
In the first nine months of 1997, the Company incurred DIP interest expense of
$5.2 million.

         A loss of $4.7 million resulting from the sale of a portion of the
Company's confectionery business was incurred in the 1997 period. The proceeds
of $3.0 million were paid to DIP Lenders.

         In the third quarter of 1996, the company sold 2.5 million shares of
Toy Biz stock and realized a gain of $22.0 million.

         Equity in net (loss) income of unconsolidated subsidiaries includes a
write-down of approximately $5.5 million in 1997, related to the Company's
investment in Marvel theme restaurants. The current plans for the Company are
to open one restaurant and find alternative financing and or licensing
arrangements for a number of restaurants in the future. As a result, the
Company revalued its investment in these assets.

         Total bankruptcy reorganization items of $8.3 million for the 1997
period includes professional charges and other costs typical to those incurred
by entities in bankruptcy. On June 17, 1997 the Bankruptcy Court ordered a
suspension of the payment of professional fees associated with the bankruptcy.
As of October 31, 1997, the unpaid professional fees described above were $4.7
million.

         The provision for income taxes was $0.4 million in the 1997 period as
compared to a 1996 tax benefit of $13.5 million. Due to significant uncertainty
of the future business operations of the Company, the Company has stopped
recording a tax benefit for all of Marvel's operations in 1997. The net tax
benefit in 1996 primarily represents a benefit for the Company's operating
losses partially offset by a provision for income taxes related to the
Company's sale of common stock of Toy Biz.


LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

         On December 27, 1996 in connection with the filing of their petitions
in the Bankruptcy Court, the Debtor Companies received approval to pay on time
and in full undisputed pre-petition obligations including salaries, wages and
benefits to all of its employees, trade creditors and independent contractors
and to continue funding its strategic initiatives. On January 24, 1997 the
Bankruptcy Court approved the $100 million DIP Loan, which is provided by a
syndicate of lenders, including The Chase Manhattan Bank, as agent bank. The
DIP Loan matured on June 30, 1997.

         On June 5, 1997, the Bankruptcy court approved an order suspending
adequate protection payments being made by the Company to the Bank Lenders. As
a result, the Company has ceased interest payments on the U.S. Term Loan
Agreement, the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, and the Chase Revolving
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         On June 30, 1997 the DIP Loan matured and no repayment has occurred
except for $3.0 million, the cash proceeds resulting from the sale of a portion
of the Company's confectionery business in August, 1997. The DIP Lenders have
agreed to forbear from taking any action. Such forbearance is continuing on a
daily basis while the Company negotiates replacement debtor-in-possession
financing. With a full reservation of all rights, the DIP Lenders and the
pre-petition secured lenders have agreed not to object to the Debtors'
continued use of cash collateral through December 31, 1997 on the same terms
and conditions and with the same protections as set forth in the current
financing and cash collateral order approved by the Bankruptcy Court.

         The Company has received a proposal from High River and Westgate to
provide for replacement debtor-in-possession financing on terms that are no
less favorable than the current DIP loan and which will expire no earlier than
September, 1998. However, the proposed replacement debtor-in-possession
financing from High River and Westgate has not been consented to by the
Company's secured lenders and there can be no assurance that the Bankruptcy
Court will approve a replacement debtor-in-possession financing without such
consent. The replacement debtor-in-possession financing loan will provide the
Company with additional working capital as well as funds to retire the existing
DIP Loan. Terms of this debtor-in-possession financing will be similar to the
existing DIP Loan and will expire in September, 1998. Although there can be no
assurance, the Company expects that funds available under a replacement
debtor-in-possession financing together with internally generated funds would
be sufficient through September, 1998 to enable the Debtor Companies to meet
their consolidated cash requirements, including servicing the replacement
debtor-in-possession financing. Any replacement debtor-in-possession financing
is expected to be subject to a number of events of default and conditions of
borrowing. There can be no assurance, however, that a replacement
debtor-in-possession financing can be obtained. If no such
replacement debtor-in-possession financing is obtained, the Company may be
forced to seek emergency relief under the Bankruptcy Code and begin to sell
and/or liquidate assets, close certain business operations, seek other
financing alternatives or a combination of all of the above.

         In connection with the Company's use of cash collateral and the
stipulation and order entered into on October 21, 1997, the Company received a
tax refund from Mafco in the amount of $10.4 million and such funds were
delivered to The Chase Manhattan Bank. Of this $10.4 million, The Chase
Manhattan Bank transferred $4.2 million to Marvel and retained $3.4 million as
prepaid interest on the DIP loan and related administrative fees through
December 31, 1997. The remaining amount of $2.8 million is being held by The
Chase Manhattan Bank pending a review of Marvel's domestic cash needs through
December 31, 1997.

         In July 1997, Panini, a subsidiary of the Company that has not filed
for protection under Chapter 11 and, therefore, is not one of the Debtor
Companies, suspended all payments of interest and principal under the Panini
Term Loan Agreement. This action constitutes an event of default under the
Panini Term Loan Agreement and, consequently, the Company has reclassified the
Panini Term Loan to current liabilities. On August 11, 1997, Panini entered
into an agreement with The Chase Manhattan Bank for a loan of lire 27 billion
(approximately $15.4 million based on exchange rates at September 30, 1997) to
provide short term liquidity. On August 5, 1997, the Company received approval
from the Bankruptcy Court to guarantee this loan. This guarantee is junior to
all liens of the Bank Lenders and the DIP lenders. This loan is subject to a
number of events of default and conditions of borrowing. This loan expired on
October 31, 1997, and by stipulation, the maturity date was extended to March
31, 1998. As of September 30, 1997, the credit line was fully used. Although
there can be no assurance, the Company believes that Panini should be able to
meet its cash requirements for the near term using internally generated funds.
In the event such internally generated funds are not sufficient, Panini may be
required to seek one or more alternatives to provide for its cash requirements,
including seeking additional lines of credit or borrowings or sales of assets.
There can be no assurance that Panini will be able to obtain such lines of
credit or consummate any such asset sales on satisfactory terms.

         As of October 31, 1997, the Company's outstanding bank indebtedness
was approximately $754.7 million, of which $91.2 million related to borrowings
under the DIP Loan, $606.0 million related to borrowings under the Credit
Agreements, approximately Italian Lire 25 billion (approximately $14.7 million
based on exchange rates at October, 31, 1997) relates to borrowings for
Panini's Adespan adhesives facility, approximately lire 45.5 billion
(approximately $26.8 million based on exchange rates at October 31, 1997)
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credit, and approximately lire 27 billion (approximately $15.9 million based on
the exchange rate at October 31, 1997) relates to borrowings under Panini's
loan from The Chase Manhattan Bank.

         As Chapter 11 debtors, the Debtor Companies may (subject, in certain
circumstances, to Bankruptcy Court approval) sell or otherwise dispose of
assets, and liquidate or settle liabilities for amounts other than those
reflected in the condensed consolidated financial statements. The amounts
reported in the condensed consolidated financial statements do not give effect
to any adjustments to the carrying value of assets or amount of liabilities
that might result as a consequence of any such actions or consummation of a
plan of reorganization. If the Company is unable to obtain confirmation of a
plan of reorganization, its creditors or equity security holders may seek other
alternatives for the Company, including bids for the Company or parts thereof
through an auction process. In that event, it is possible that the carrying
value of certain assets would not be realized and additional liabilities and
claims would be asserted which are not presently reflected in the condensed
consolidated financial statements and which are not presently determinable. The
effect of any such assertion or non-realization could be material.

         Net cash used in operating activities was $67.6 million and $76.1
million for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
The use of funds in the 1997 period was principally due to the loss from
operations and a decrease in working capital.

         Cash used in investing activities was $23.4 million and $0.8 million
for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996, respectively. The
primary use of these funds in the 1997 period was for capital expenditures for
tooling and molds and capitalized product development costs incurred by Toy Biz
during the first six month of the 1997 period and capital expenditures of
Panini. In the 1996 period, the Company sold 2.5 million shares of its Toy Biz
common stock resulting in net proceeds of $35.2 million.

         Cash provided by financing activities was $87.9 million and $56.3
million for the nine months ended September 30, 1997 and 1996, respectively.
The cash provided by financing activities for 1997 was primarily due to
borrowings under the DIP Loan, and for 1996 cash provided by financing
activities was primarily due to net borrowings under the Company's revolving
credit facilities and other foreign short term borrowings.

         On April 24, 1997, as a result of action taken by holders of the debt
securities issued by the Holding Companies to exercise voting action over the
common stock of Marvel and such holding companies pledged to secure such debt
securities, Marvel is no longer consolidated for federal income tax purposes
with Mafco. As a result of such tax deconsolidation, the Company will retain an
allocated portion, if any, NOLs of the Mafco affiliated group. Such allocation
is not yet determinable. Such NOLs will be limited under federal income tax
laws since a change of control of the Company has occurred. Further limitation
could result if a plan of reorganization is consummated.

         The Company expects to incur approximately $1.2 million in net
production costs for the INCREDIBLE HULK animated series, as well $0.9 million
production costs and $0.7 in merchandising royalties for the SILVER SURFER
animated series, being produced for the 1997-1998 broadcast year.

          The Company is continuing development of Marvel theme restaurants.
The first restaurant to open, which will be in Los Angeles, is under
construction and is projected to open by the end of 1997. The Company has made
most of the required investment for the Los Angeles restaurant, with the
exception of costs related to opening food and merchandising inventories. In
view of current financial conditions, the Company is considering other
financing alternatives, including but not limited to licensing its characters
for use in restaurants.


RECENTLY ISSUED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

         In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board issued
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128 ("SFAS No. 128"), "Earnings
Per Share", which established new standards for computing and presenting
earnings per share. SFAS No. 128 will be effective for interim and annual
financial statements after December 15, 1997. The Company believes that the
adoption of SFAS No. 128 will not have a material impact on the Company's
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                           FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

         Statements in this quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
September 30, 1997 such as "intend", "estimated", "believe", "expect",
"anticipate" and similar expressions which are not historical are
forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Such
statements include, without limitation, the Company's expectation as to future
financial performance. In addition to factors that may be described in the
Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, including this filing,
the following factors, among others, could cause the Company's financial
performance to differ materially from that expressed in any forward- looking
statements made by, or on behalf of, the Company: (i) the ability of the Debtor
Companies to successfully reorganize in bankruptcy and the timing and outcome
of such bankruptcy proceedings and the resolution of the Company's dispute 
with Toy Biz; (ii) the ability of the Debtor Companies to obtain an additional 
or new DIP loan or other financing, (iii) continued weakness in the comic 
book market which cannot be overcome by the Company's new editorial and 
production initiatives in comic publishing; (iv) continued general weakness 
in the trading card market; (v) the failure of fan interest in baseball 
to return to traditional levels that existed prior to the 1994 baseball 
strike thereby negatively affecting the Company's baseball card business; 
(vi) the effectiveness of the Company's changes to its trading card and 
publishing distribution; (vii) a decrease in the level of media exposure or
popularity of the Company's characters resulting in declining revenues based on
such characters; (viii) the lack of continued commercial success of properties
owned by major licensors which have granted the Company licenses for its sports
and entertainment trading card and sticker businesses; (ix) unanticipated costs
or delays in completing projects associated with the Company's new ventures
including media, interactive software and on-line services and theme
restaurants; (x) consumer acceptance of new product introductions, including
those for toys; and (xi) imposition of tariffs or import quotas on toys
manufactured in China as a result of a deterioration in trade relations between
the U.S. and China.

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                                    PART II.
                               OTHER INFORMATION.

ITEM 1.           LEGAL PROCEEDINGS.

         On June 23, 1997, Toy Biz, Inc. ("Toy Biz"), ZIB Inc., Isaac
Perlmutter T.A., Isaac Perlmutter and Avi Arad (collectively, "Plaintiffs")
filed a complaint against Marvel Characters, Inc. ("MCI"), Marvel Entertainment
Group, Inc. ("Marvel") and Marvel Holdings Inc. ("Holdings") (collectively,
"Defendants") in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of
Delaware seeking declaratory and injunctive relief. The lawsuit challenges the
validity of Marvel's actions in causing its wholly owned subsidiary, MCI, to
remove and replace eight of the eleven directors of Toy Biz as of June 20,
1997, by executing a written consent on behalf of its 7,394,000 shares of Toy
Biz Class B Common Stock (the "Class B Stock"). The Class B Stock represents
approximately 26.6% of the issued and outstanding shares of Toy Biz common
stock, and represents approximately 78% of the total voting power of Toy Biz's
common stock because it carries 10 votes per share. In their complaint,
Plaintiffs allege that a "change of control" occurred within the meaning of the
Stockholders Agreement between Toy Biz and its principal shareholders (which
includes the Plaintiffs and Marvel), dated as of March 2, 1995 (the
"Stockholders Agreement") when Holdings removed Marvel's entire board of
directors, including Ronald O. Perelman. Plaintiffs further allege that the
purported change of control resulted in the immediate automatic conversion of
MCI's Class B Common Stock to Class A Common Stock, which carries only one vote
per share. The Company believes that MCI had the right pursuant to the express
terms of the Stockholders Agreement to remove and replace the members of Toy
Biz's board of directors, and that the change of control provision in the
Stockholders Agreement is unenforceable as a result of the Company's Chapter 11
filing. Consequently, the Defendants have filed a motion to dismiss Plaintiffs'
complaint.

         On October 30, 1997 the Debtor Companies filed a multi-count complaint
in the U.S. District Court in Delaware against Ronald Perelman, The Chase
Manhattan Bank and certain other Bank Lenders, and Avi Arad and Isaac
Perlmutter, Toy Biz's principal shareholders, and Toy Biz alleging
responsibility for Marvel's financial collapse. Also named in the complaint is
New York fund manager Mark Dickstein of Dickstein Partners L.P. The lawsuit
seeks to allow Marvel to take control of the Toy Biz Board of Directors, to
strip the banks of their collateral and to otherwise subordinate the banks'
claims, and to assess money damages against Perelman and others based on an
alleged improper and collusive scheme. Simultaneous with the lawsuit filing,
Marvel filed motions for a temporary restraining order to prevent the purported
Toy Biz board from taking any further action, and separately, for removal of
the Marvel Chapter 11 bankruptcy case to the U.S. District Court in Delaware.

         The complaint alleges, among other things, that Perelman with the
active cooperation of his affiliates, improperly (i) transferred Marvel's toy
licensing rights to Toy Biz in 1993, (ii) over-leveraged Marvel's parent
holding companies, (iii) undertook a number of ill-fated and expensive
acquisitions that were detrimental to the Company, (iv) pledged the Company's
assets to support previously unsecured loans, and (v) orchestrated an
unwarranted and collusive series of bankruptcy filings in an effort to maintain
control and economic ownership of Marvel.

         The complaint further alleges that Chase Manhattan Bank in its
capacity as agent bank for a series of bank loans, lent Perelman material
assistance in undertaking a series of collusive and improper activities
designed to injure Marvel's estate. Marvel asserts that, as a consequence of
The Chase Manhattan Bank's improper conduct, the Court should strip the banks
of their secured status and otherwise equitably subordinate the Bank Lenders
approximately $710 million in loans. The lawsuit also seeks a determination
that Toy Biz' recently announced plan to merge Marvel and Toy Biz was
unauthorized by Toy Biz' rightful board and, therefore, a nullity. Marvel's
claim against Dickstein centers around his alleged improper interference with
the recently announced settlement among Marvel and the banks.

         Marvel believes the improper conduct of the defendants makes the
filing of this lawsuit critical to its continuing efforts to save the Company
from liquidation. The complaint also alleges that the defendants have not only
committed egregious acts against the Company, but have consistently resisted
good faith and reasonable efforts to resolve disputes and put Marvel on track
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         The Company is a party to various other legal proceedings described in
previous filings. During the quarter ended September 30, 1997 there were no
material developments in any of such other legal proceedings not previously
disclosed. Although it is impossible to predict the outcome of any outstanding
legal proceeding, the Company believes that all other legal proceedings and
claims, individually and in the aggregate, are not likely to have a material
effect on its financial condition or results of operations.


ITEM 6.           EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K.

         (A)      Exhibits

                  99.1  Notice of Motion to Approve Settlement and Agreement 
                  dated September 30,1997.

         (B)      Reports on Form 8-K

                  None


                                   SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


                                   MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT GROUP, INC.
                                              (Registrant)





                                                By:   /s/    August J. Liguori
                                                   ----------------------------
Dated:  November 19, 1997                            August J. Liguori
                                                     Executive Vice President
                                                     Chief  Financial Officer



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