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Last November (just can’t change yet to it being a new year…), writer Brian Michael Bendis revealed that he would be working solely for DC Comics.
Ultimate Spider-Man #1 cover by Joe Quesada
This was rather a shock to many folks, since Bendis has been such a marvel Comics mainstay for the last 17 years, beginning with ultimate Spider-Man in 2000. At first, this title featured an alternating version of the long-running Peter Parker character, in addition to his family, friends, as well as arch-enemies. later in the series — beginning in 2011 — Bendis as well as artist Sara Pichelli introduced the character of Miles Morales, an Afro-Latino teenager who witnesses the death of (Ultimate Universe) Peter Parker as well as is influenced to continue his legacy.
Miles Morales is unmasked as Spider-Man on this variant cover.
Following the early history of Miles Morales can be a tough read, because of the then-constantly altering condition of marvel as a business as well as its many continuity-altering storylines from that era. (Miles likewise matures quite rapidly, a few of which is off-camera.) however in my opinion, Miles is the key Bendis character of this era, as well as ultimate Spider-Man is one of the extremely few marvel titles/characters I’ve checked out every single problem of.
Peter as well as Miles share the cover of ultimate Spider-Man #200. Art by mark Bagley.
Bendis likewise composed other ultimate world titles, including ultimate great Four, ultimate X-Men, ultimate marvel Team-Up, ultimate Six, as well as ultimate Comics: Doomsday.
Secret invasion #1
In the routine marvel Universe, Bendis is understood for long runs on Daredevil, all-new X-Men, Avengers/New Avengers, as well as Mighty Avengers, in addition to many other Avengers-related miniseries as well as projects. marvel “Events” written by him include trick war (the one linked to trick Invasion, which Bendis likewise wrote), trick Warriors, Siege, Avengers vs. X-Men, Age of Ultron, Cataclysm: The Ultimates’ Last Stand, as well as ultimate End.
Alias #1 cover by David Mack
Other notable marvel series he’s written include Alias (starring Jessica Jones, whose present series he’s likewise been writing), The Pulse (again Jessica Jones, however likewise Luke Cage as well as members of the everyday Bugle staff), Spider-Woman (including her origin miniseries), Moon Knight, as well as Johanna’s favorite: the Castle: Richard Castle’s Deadly storm graphic book based on the much-missed TV show. (This is sarcasm. That show used out its welcome before it left, as well as the comic was terrible.)
Guardians of the Galaxy #1 cover by Steve McNiven
Also notably, Bendis had a huge hand in the 2015 comic book revival of the Guardians of the Galaxy (first introduced in Avengers Assemble).
That’s just his marvel work. He had a notable career in indy publishing before he got to Marvel.
AT CALIBER, IMAGE, as well as ONI
Jinx
Brian Bendis got his begin publishing with smaller business before freelancing for Marvel. In the early 1990s, his work for Caliber Comics included the criminal offense thrillers A.K.A. Goldfish as well as Jinx. Both of these were drawn by him as well, so they provide examples of his early creative attempts.
Sam & Twitch #1 cover by Ashley Wood
This earlier work was collected by Image’s Shadowline in a series of graphic novels around 1996/97. picture creator Todd McFarlane approached Bendis about composing the Spawn spin-off criminal offense series Sam as well as Twitch. He composed the very first 19 problems (collected in two trade paperbacks). After Bendis left the series, its publication ended up being erratic, taking months between issues, leading to cancellation. Bendis likewise composed almost the very first ten problems of Hellspawn, a different Spawn spin-off.
As well, picture published Torso, a true criminal offense graphic book (collecting the six comic issues) by Bendis as well as Marc Andreyko. Plus, Bendis put out five extra problems of Jinx while at Image.
Fortune as well as Glory
In 2000, Bendis created three problems of ton of money as well as Glory for Oni Comics. The more cartoony style he utilized right here was a great option for the largely autobiographical story about his trying to get composing work in Hollywood.
AND now TO DC COMICS…
There’s been great deals of conjecture about what precisely Brian Michael Bendis will be doing at DC Comics, when he ultimately gets there. Unfortunately, since of his unexpected unforeseen illnesses last month, he’s behind routine (probably for the very first time ever), as well as DC is graciously enabling him to surface up his marvel commitments, even though a few of these problems may not see print for as much as six months.
It appears (based on his Twitter) that he’s likewise officially started on some DC Comics work as of January 2. Rumors persist around the Web that at least one of his jobs will definitely include Superman. Our bit unofficial discussion group at Westfeid Comics east seems to want to checked out a Bendis-written Justice league project. One member of that discussion group really baited me into believing he was going to take a stab at the (currently dormant) legion of Super-Heroes… which would be awesome… however I’m not holding my breath… mainly since I’d have to find out of semi-retirement (and move to California), since I’d want to edit that!
Based on recent interviews as well as other Web discussion, I would not be the least surprised to hear of Bendis branching out into film work as well. The last couple of DC films (Wonder lady as well as Justice League) were definite steps in the right direction, however the addition of a laser-focused writer (or producer?) like Bendis would be a big possession to DC films these days.
Hey, it’s fun to speculate, right? feel free to comment below! Me, I’m just gonna sit back, be patient, as well as see what occurs next. What’s more fun than that?
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KC CARLSON: Still coming to terms that’s it’s a new year. ideally I’ll get it together by August…
WESTFIELD COMICS is not accountable for the stupid things that KC says. particularly that thing that truly irritated you. I kinda miss guy Lombardo… instead we watched William Shatner, Henry Winkler, George Foreman, as well as Terry Bradshaw “act” like idiots in obscure locations in Europe. Still a great reason to get drunk, however…