The
Marvel Rating System is a system for rating the content of
comic books, with regard to appropriateness for different age groups. In 2001,
Marvel Comics withdrew from the
Comics Code Authority and established its own rating system for its publications. This was precipitated by the CCA refusing approval of the seal due to the strong depiction of violence in
X-Force #116, a comic written by
Peter Milligan and drawn by
Mike Allred. As well, by withdrawing from the CCA, this is seen as a move by editor-in-chief
Joe Quesada to lure more high-profile creators to Marvel Comics. Today's ratings are usually found on the comics
UPC box.