Joe Quesada and Amazing Comics Tease Projects With Superstar Creators
Legendary comic book writer, artist, and former Editor-in-Chief and Chief Creative Officer at Marvel Entertainment Joe Quesada has ambitious plans for his new venture, Amazing Comics. Now, at the Angoulême International Comics Festival, Quesada is teasing the upcoming slate of top-secret titles for the start-up publisher, which will feature comic books written by some of the biggest names in the entertainment and comic book industries, including:
Derek Kolstad, the writer and creator of John Wick and Nobody;
J. Michael Straczynski, the creator of Babylon 5, co-writer of the TV series Sence8, screenwriter of Clint Eastwood’s Changeling and the MCU Thor film;
Steven Paul Judd, the writer on Dark Winds and Echo television shows;
Christopher Priest, legendary writer of Black Panther and Deadpool for Marvel Comics;
Garth Ennis, writer and co-creator of The Boys and Preacher comic books;
Ethan Sacks, writer of Star Wars for Marvel Comics and co-writer of the acclaimed Image Comics series A Haunted Girl;
Charles Dorfman, writer and director of Barbarians, was an Associate Producer on the Academy Award-winning The King’s Speech and producer of the Oscar-nominated The Lost Daughter.
Upcoming Amazing Comics will be illustrated by all-star artists, including Quesada himself, as well as:
Esad Ribic, artist on Marvel’s Secret Wars, Silver Surfer: Requiem, X-Men and Thor for Marvel Comics;
Ryan Stegman, artist on Venom, The King in Black, X-Men, Vanish, and Missionary
Ronan Toulhoat, artist of the immensely popular European albums Daemon and Dog Head
This highly anticipated start-up publisher will be the first true international comics imprint, creating original concepts for a global market. From Quesada’s headquarters in Idaho, this one-of-a-kind venture will attract the greatest talent from across the globe to create stories of universal appeal, with Mad Cave Studios — the Miami-based comic publisher that has carved out a reputation for bold storytelling, creator-focused comics, and boundary-pushing ideas — and premier European publishing house Dupuis working in tandem to publish and distribute titles on both sides of the Atlantic.
“Amazing Comics has been living in my creative journal since 2005 — I always knew it was in my future,” said Quesada. “Having the opportunity to help rebuild Marvel and later become part of the Disney family was one of the greatest highlights of my career. It allowed me to play in almost every creative sandbox imaginable and collaborate with some of the most brilliant talents on the planet. Now, I get to take everything I’ve learned over two-plus decades at Marvel and pour it into Amazing Comics, bringing many of those incredible creators along with me. Our mission is simple: to tell great stories with stunning art and to build a true community between Amazing and our readers.”
As the Editor-in-Chief and Chief Creative Officer at Marvel Entertainment, Quesada played a pivotal role in rescuing Marvel from Chapter 11 and reshaping Marvel’s characters and narratives for modern audiences. Throughout his career, Joe has overseen and contributed to some of the most influential and acclaimed projects in comics, helping bring characters like Spider-Man, Daredevil, and Iron Man to new creative heights. With Amazing Comics, Joe continues his commitment to storytelling excellence, drawing on his decades of experience and passion for engaging fans worldwide. Prior to his tenure at Marvel, Quesada and frequent collaborator Jimmy Palmiatti ran Event Comics, publishing a diverse line of comics, including 22 Brides, Ash (optioned by DreamWorks), and Painkiller Jane, which was adapted into both a film and a Sci-Fi Channel TV series.
Amazing Comics’ inaugural title, DISCIPLE, was announced last year at Comic-Con International in San Diego by Amazing Comics, Dupuis, and Mad Cave Studios. Quesada and Dorfman will co-write the much-anticipated reimagining of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Dorfman will be making his comics debut with the series illustrated by Quesada and inker Wade von Grawbadger, with colorist Richard Isanove and letterer Joe Caramagna.
“I’m beyond excited about DISCIPLE — not just because it’s my return to self-publishing but because I get to team up with Charles on something truly special,” said Quesada. “Inspired by Shakespeare’s Hamlet, DISCIPLE isn’t just a retelling — it’s a full-on expansion, building a world around the original story that’s packed with history, intrigue, and all the drama you’d expect, but with some wicked surprises along the way. We’re keeping all the classic Shakespearean names, but make no mistake — this story is going to take some wild, unexpected turns that’ll have readers hooked and guessing every step of the way!”
DISCIPLE will be produced by Amazing Comics, which will function as an imprint of Mad Cave Studios and premier European publishing house Dupuis in France.
“Dupuis Publishing and Média-Participations are both very proud and excited by the editorial joint venture between our group and the formidable team of Mad Cave Studios to undertake an unprecedented and historical endeavor in the graphic novel space, banding together with comic book legend Joe Quesada and his Amazing Comics team to produce innovating creative content for the worldwide audience,” said Senior Editor of Dupuis Olivier Jalabert. “Dupuis’ commitment to high-quality production and artistic excellence is a perfect match for this international endeavor.”
“Wait, Bandes Desinée meets North American comics meets Joe Quesada?! I can’t wait, and I bet it’s truly Amazing!” said Mad Cave Studios President Mark Irwin.
About the Author
Adrian Gunning Adrian lives in Melbourne Australia and has a huge passion for gaming, technology and pop culture. He recently finished his a Bachelor of Journalism and is currently focusing on games journalism. When not writing and playing video games, Adrian can be found in Comics 'R' Us debating the pros of the DC Universe and cons of the Marvel Universe.
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