Here’s what Millarworld moving to Dark Horse means.

In considerably gorgeous information, Dark Horse would be the new writer of Mark Millar’s  Millarworld.

Previously printed by Image, Millarworld is a sprawling universe of greater than “20 franchises & 40 graphic novels plus the FIVE NEW SERIES we’re launching in 2024 and a slew of hardcover OMNIBUS EDITIONS” as Millar tweeted. 

The information broke earlier at Forbes, in an article by Josh Weiss. 

The titles concerned within the deal embrace such finest sellers and Netflix-inspiration as Wanted, Nemesis, Jupiter’s Legacy, The Magic Order, the current Millarworld cross over Big Game, and name for each new titles and an intensive collection of each funds and deluxe collections.

According to Millar he’ll  announce 5 new titles for 2024, a Nemesis collection, the gathering Nemesis: Rogues’ Gallery. The particulars shall be introduced on March 21, 2024. And 2025 will see 4 all-new collection from Millar.

The deal is fascinating in so some ways, not least of which that Millar “sold” Millarworld to Netflix – with MUCH fanfare – again in 2017. At that point – on the daybreak of the Streaming Wars Era – it appeared that Netflix had purchased media rights to Millar’s work and employed him in an “exec producer” sort position. Significantly, the publishing rights remained at Image, as Millar advised me in a Q&A at C2E2 just a few months later. 

Since then, the much-heralded-deal resulted in only some exhibits at Netflix, together with the flop Jupiter’s Legacy, the current The Chosen, and the off once more, on once more The Magic Order.

Notably, the announcement of the Dark Horse Millarworld deal doesn’t point out The Kingsmen or Kick-Ass, two of Millar’s largest media hits.  Those had been excluded from the Netflix deal as properly. 

Also notable: Millar’s current full-on Twitter appeal offensive previous the announcement of the transfer to Dark Horse. His ongoing Twitter presence landed him again in the midst of The Discourse, with him providing creators and publishers alike a stream of startling however seemingly well-meaning recommendation.  More current tweets concerned issues like a session on the boozer adopted by a foul hangover. Well, it appears like he has quite a bit to have fun! 

Whatever his ingesting habits, Millar had efficiently guess on himself now, not as soon as, or twice however thrice! First by leaving Big Two comics and going to Image within the first place; then by promoting media rights to his work to the then up and coming Netflix; and now by promoting publishing to a brand new firm that can promote the heck out of it. 

What does Dark Horse get? A large (40 graphic novels) backlist of the sort that publishers crave, and new materials based mostly on franchises that haven’t been over uncovered. 

As for Image…properly, Millar’s most up-to-date tweet’s about Image didn’t appear significantly obsessed with gross sales (though they weren’t CM Punk-type bridge exploders both.) Suffice to say, Image will survive. 

Back to the precise deal: first out, new commerce editions of The Magic Order Volumes 1 and a pair of (of 5), with artwork by Olivier Coipel and Dave Stewart in Vol. 1 and Stuart Immonen, Sunny Gho and David Curiel for Vol. 2. 

Next: a one quantity reprint of Nemesis: Reloaded, with artwork by Jorge Jiménez and  Giovanna Niro.

And additionally: a brand new Dark Horse version of Night Club Volume 1 with artwork by Juanan Ramirez.

Dark Horse Library Editions, outsized “omnibus” editions, will gather numerous titles beginning with Wanted (JG Jones and Paul Mounts) and Big Game (Pepe Larraz and Giovanna Niro). Future editions deliberate embrace The Ambassadors and The Magic Order and plenty of extra.

Millar and Dark Horse’s Mike Richardson launched excited statements to cement the pact: 

“Can I just say that I’ve been a Dark Horse fan since the beginning, and this has been a decades long love affair finally consummated?” stated Mark Millar. “I’ve loved what Mike and the team have been doing for years and so many of my friends are over there having a great time. I really just wanted to join the party and not only haul my massive, shelf-groaning library with me, but also commit to several years of really exciting stuff in the wake of our Big Game crossover event. We’re launching five new titles in 2024, all of which will be revealed on March 21. Beyond this, I’m working hard on the 2025 launches right now, four completely new series you’re going to love. This feels like a partnership made in heaven already and now the strikes are over and the pandemic is in the rear-view mirror, we can start to roll out all the associated shows and movies at Netflix too. I’m buzzing, but this might just be the booze.”

“I’ve admired Mark’s work for years and I’m very excited to bring his Millarworld of stories to Dark Horse,” stated Dark Horse President Mike Richardson. “Mark’s world-building and character creation has put him at the forefront of the comics industry and we couldn’t be happier about welcoming him and his team to Dark Horse. As a big fan, I’m looking forward to seeing what surprises he has in store for us.”

Well, a LOT to come on this. Here’s the identified launch schedule as collated at Forbes:

• The Magic Order Volumes 1 and a pair of (June 25 & August 13)
• Nemesis: Reloaded (July 10)
• Night Club Volume 1 (July 30)
• Wanted & Big Game Library Edition (TBD)
• The Ambassadors Library Edition (TBD)
• The Magic Order Library Edition (TBD)

Developing…