Marseille-Provence 2013 a larger, decades-long, multibillion-dollar development effort to revitalize the city. The official designation of European Capital of Culture was created in 1985 with the goal of building ties between citizens of the European Union by celebrating both the diversity of European culture and its common history and values. The event is also considered an opportunity for a city or region raise its international profile and to foster urban renewal through investment in culture and tourism. Thus far, more than 40 cities have received the European Capital of Culture designation. The city of Marseille launched its candidacy to host the European
Capital City Distribution joined Diamond's staff. After selling Capital, Griepp became an industry consultant, and since early 2001, has operated ICv2 (""Internal Correspondence" vol. 2"), an online trade magazine covering "geek culture." In 1981, Capital City decided to enter the comic book publishing field as well. Under the name Capital Comics, they launched a black-and-white comics title, "Nexus", a futuristic superhero series by Mike Baron and Steve Rude, and distributed it through their own system. Richard Bruning was a key part of Capital Comics' staff, acting as Editor-In-Chief and Art Director until the company ceased operation in 1984. Besides "Nexus", the other titles