Reginald Hudlin Creating New Original Comics for AWA in 2023

Following final month’s information that Reginald Hudlin has joined the Creative Council at AWA to assist information the corporate’s creators in making comics that may be tailored to movie and tv, spice of life themed Hollywood commerce magazine Variety reviews that Hudlin is creating new authentic comics for the corporate in addition to curating others. Rich Johnston is out of the workplace at the moment, having been known as to an emergency assembly at 10 Downing Street to debate the opportunity of utilizing Johnston as an envoy to barter an finish to the struggle in Ukraine with the comedian ebook trade consultant of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Mark Millar. So you are caught with me for the day, of us. Sorry!

According to the report, “a slew of upcoming franchises” created and/or curated by Hudlin are already on the schedule to start in 2023. The article additionally emphasizes the reunion of Hudlin with AEW co-founder Axel Alonso, or, as Variety calls him, “Alex” Alonso. The duo labored collectively at Marvel when Alonso was editor-in-chief of the corporate and Hudlin was writing Black Panther and different comics.

“Axel and I have a long history of incredible work together and I am excited to break ground on these new projects with him and for the AWA team to bring fans original stories centered around heroes from underrepresented backgrounds,” stated Hudlin. “AWA’s bold vision for storytelling and putting creators first is the future of the business and I’m looking forward to showing fans what we can create together.”

Well, that, and ensuring the comics (or “graphic fiction” as Variety calls them) are primed for that candy adaptation cash. Alonso stated, “Reggie and I share so much in common in terms of editorial goals and wanting to bring fresh, diverse voices and representation to the industry. I am excited to collaborate with him again to build on the success we had in the past with Black Panther and Spider-Man with a new slate of original stories.”

Unfortunately, the article shared completely zero particulars about any of the initiatives, however Bleeding Cool scored an EX-X-XCLUSIVE interview with one other co-founder of AWA, legendary professional wrestler Verne Gagne. “I don’t know about any of this funny book nonsense,” Gagne informed Bleeding Cool. “But I can tell you that you won’t want to miss Hulk Hogan battle Sgt. Slaughter at the upcoming SuperClash ’23! It’s gonna be the biggest pro wrestling event of the year!” Now that is a message we will get behind.