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Indianapolis Colts and Marvel Team Up for Super Hero Fun This Season

The Marvel Universe has arrived in Indianapolis and Colts fans have been able to join in the super hero fun this season at the team’s three AFC South divisional games, including the Titans game on October 2nd, the Jaguars game on October 16th and the final matchup of the season coming January 7th or 8th at Lucas Oil Stadium vs. the Texans.

• Colts Heroes. Marvel’s

world-renowned artists turned Colts players — DeForest Buckner, Shaquille Leonard, Kenny Moore II, Quenton Nelson, Matt Ryan, Michael Pittman Jr. and Jonathan Taylor — as well as team mascot “Blue” and Colts Cheerleaders, into heroes based on their unique personalities and traits.

• Gameday

Activities. The Colts have integrated Marvel into their AFC South games in several ways, including:

− Free limited edition Marvel comic books featuring the Colts Heroes for the first 50,000 fans in attendance at each game. − Marvel character appearances in American Family Insurance Touchdown Town for photo opportunities and to interact with fans.

− Marvel and Colts-themed can coolers for the first 2,000 fans in American Family Insurance Touchdown Town at each game.

− An array of social and digital content featuring Colts heroes, created by Colts Productions

− Marvel and Colts coloring books for all kids in attendance at the games, available at the Great Clips Guest Services kiosks.

• Marvel-themed Colts

Apparel. Special and exclusive co branded apparel is now available at the Colts Pro Shop at Lucas Oil Stadium and online at

shop.colts.

com.

• Sweepstakes. Fans can register to win exclusive Marvel and Colts items at Colts. com/Marvel.

“Marvel is one of the great brands and creators of high-quality, entertaining content anywhere in the world,” said Roger VanDerSnick, Colts Chief Sales & Marketing Officer. “We are excited to join one of the world’s most popular entertainment leaders to bring even more fun and excitement to Colts fans this season.”

“The Colts embody some of the core attributes that make Marvel heroes so enduring and endearing: passion, strength, relatability, and their ability to inspire and entertain every kind of fan,” said Brian Crosby, Director of Themed Entertainment Development for Marvel. “We’re thrilled to be collaborating with the Colts and the National Football League to turn their players, mascot, and cheerleaders into heroes of their own and to be bringing the Marvel Universe to life in Indianapolis for all Colts fans!”

Fans are encouraged to stay tuned to

Colts.com/Marvel

all season for updates and special content.