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TV production giant Endemol has partnered with Kuwait-based publishing group Teshkeel Media to bring to life a new animated series based on its popular superhero comic books, THE 99.
The comic book series launched in 2006 and is illustrated and scripted by former and current Marvel and DC Comics writers and artists whose credits include X-Men, Spider Man and Batman.
According to Animation World Network, it is regarded as a valuable initiative to promote positive and entertaining role models for young people. The comics are distributed throughout the Middle East, South Asia and Indonesia, and the first of six THE 99 Village theme parks is due to open in Kuwait in early 2009.