They have the Hulk. They have the X-Men. Daredevil, The Punisher, Silver Surfer. Even some of the lesser-known heroes - Blade, Thor, Elektra, Iron Man, Ghost Rider - are part of the family.

But there have always been a couple of very prominent super heroes missing from online casino software giant Cryptologic Ltd's extensive Marvel-comics inspired games line-up. Until now.

With a widespread release this week, Cryptologic announced it has signed a deal for exclusive rights to develop the first-ever Internet casino games based on infamous Marvel Super Heroes Spider-Man and The Fantastic Four.

"CryptoLogic is proud to be a 'web-mate' of one of the world's premier entertainment brands - and excited to add the most famous of all Marvel Super Heroes to our award-winning suite of Internet casino games," said Javaid Aziz, CryptoLogic's President and CEO.

"Spider-Man and the Fantastic Four have grown from the comics to a massive worldwide fan base, and now it's fitting that they make their debut at the world's top Internet casinos - powered by CryptoLogic software."

Under the agreement, made through CryptoLogic's wholly-owned subsidiary, WagerLogic Ltd., CryptoLogic will remain the sole developer of Internet casino games based on the Marvel characters through 2010, with the games based on the new characters scheduled to launch in December 2007.

"Today's sophisticated Internet casino players have told us they want more choice, more excitement and more chances to win," added A.J. Slivinski, Managing Director of WagerLogic, "and with Spider-Man and The Fantastic Four, WagerLogic delivers."

With more than 200 games, CryptoLogic already has one of the most comprehensive casino gaming suites on the Internet and the company has introduced some of the most popular games in the industry - including popular favorites Bejeweled, Cubis, Jewel Quest, and the first-ever version of Multi-Hand Video Blackjack.