The initial report read as follows:
Daily Bugle Reports That Colbert Wins Election in Marvel Universe!
New York City, November 5, 2008—The early results are in and the Daily Bugle is reporting that Stephen Colbert has won the United States Presidency in the Marvel Universe. While many states still have yet to report their numbers, Colbert is already claiming a victory.
More on this story as it develops.
BUT a correction soon followed:
Daily Bugle Reports That Obama, Not Colbert,Wins Election in Marvel Universe!
New York City, November 5, 2008— The Daily Bugle is reporting that, despite winning the popular vote, Stephen Colbert did not win the United States Presidency in the Marvel Universe, with Democratic nominee Barack Obama triumphing.
When questioned by the media regarding the confusion, Marvel Comics EiC Joe Quesada said, “We completely forgot the Marvel Universe reflects what happens in the real world...Ooops, our bad.”
More on this story as it develops.
