Superhero film become franchises, "Men in Black" (1997) and "Blade" (1998). After Marvel bought Malibu Comics (The company owned "Men in Black"), Marvel and Columbia Pictures released the "Men in Black" film and comics in 1997. The film became the first Marvel property to win an Oscar and the then highest-grossing comic book adaptation until the release of Sam Raimi’s "Spider-Man" in 2002. "Blade" was also a mix of a more traditional action film as well as darker superhero film with the title character having superpowers as well as carrying an arsenal of weaponry. The success of "Blade" began Marvel's film success
Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps ones prior to their final performance, but this did unacceptable damage to the aussies. Due to the efforts of alumni and supporters, each age-out now receives a white cross on a necklace before that final performance, a keepsake which can be worn forever. Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps The Crossmen is a World Class competitive junior drum and bugle corps. Based in San Antonio, Texas, the Crossmen is a member corps of Drum Corps International (DCI).. The Crossmen Drum and Bugle Corps was founded on October 1, 1974, by a merger of two suburban Philadelphia drum and bugle (D&B) corps,