Marvel gets some interesting product placement promoting the 4th-season premiere of “Lost.” Seems like this is a good opportunity to energize the base audience, as there’s bound to be decent crossover between “Lost” watchers and Marvel Comics readers. Press release provided to me by our TV editor Penny Soldan, who just launched a new blog at newsok.
From ABC:
Now fans can discover elements from the hit series “Lost” in Marvel Comics. ABC marketing has strategically placed images and references from the show in various comic books, including Uncanny X-Men, Incredible Hercules, Thunderbolts and Wolverine Origins on sale now. Examples of “Lost” references include a “Lost” poster, the number 6, and the slogan “Find Yourself” in the latest editions of numerous Marvel comics throughout the month. Expect more “Lost” placements to pop up in comic books on stands January 23 and January 30.Season Four of “Lost” premieres, Thursday, January 31 at 9:00 p.m., ET.
– Matt Price