Superhero film (which debuted in Marvel Comics) and set the stage for further comic book film adaptations. After the comic book boom and the success of several comic book adaptation films (including superhero films) in the 1990s, the first decade of the 21st century brought increased interest in the genre and some of the most profitable superhero franchises, many from Marvel Enterprises. The success of the "X-Men" TV series had made 20th Century Fox license the film rights in 1994. After the success of "Men in Black" in 1997, Columbia Pictures licensed the film rights of "Spider-Man" in 1999. 20th Century Fox's
Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps As the last chord or note of the musical program sounds, the cymbal section will usually arrange their cymbals to flash a "V" at the audience in what is typically the final action of the show. In this crowd participation moment, the crowd shouts “Vanguard!” during a break in the music, typically before a competing corps' show. Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps (also known as "SCV", "Vanguard", or just "Santa Clara") is a World Class competitive drum and bugle corps. Based in Santa Clara, California, United States, the Santa Clara Vanguard