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Comic book writer, artist, and former Editor-in-Chief and Chief Creative Officer at Marvel Entertainment Joe Quesada teased the upcoming slate of top-secret titles for his new publishing venture, Amazing Comics, at the Angoulme International Comics Festival, which will feature comic books by:Derek Kolstad, writer and creator of John Wick and NobodyJ. Michael Straczynski, the creator of Babylon 5, co-writer of the TV series Sence8; screenwriter on Changeling and Thor Steven Paul Judd, writer on Dark Winds and EchoChristopher Priest, writer of Black Panther and Deadpool for Marvel ComicsGarth Ennis, writer and co-creator of The Boys and Preacher comic booksEthan Sacks, writer of Star Wars for Marvel Comics and co-writer of the acclaimed Image Comics series A Haunted GirlCharles Dorfman, writer and director of Barbarians; associate producer on The Kings Speech; producer of The Lost Daughter Amazing Comics titles will be illustrated by Quesada, as well as:Esad Ribic, artist on Marvels Secret Wars, Silver Surfer: Requiem, X-Men, and Thor for Marvel ComicsRyan Stegman, artist on Venom, The King in Black, X-Men, Vanish, and MissionaryRonan Toulhoat, artist of Daemon and Dog HeadThe start-up, which operates from Quesadas headquarters in Idaho, will create original concepts for a global market. Miamis Mad Cave Studios and European publishing house Dupuis will work 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 Ive 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.Amazing Comics inaugural title, Disciple, was announced last year at San Diego Comic-Con by Amazing Comics, Dupuis, and Mad Cave Studios. Quesada and Charles Dorfman will co-write the much-anticipated reimagining of Shakespeares Hamlet. Dorfman will make his comics debut, with illustration by Quesada and inker Wade von Grawbadger, with colorist Richard Isanove and letterer Joe Caramagna."Im beyond excited about Disciple not just because its my return to self-publishing but because I get to team up with Charles on something truly special, added Quesada. Inspired by Shakespeares Hamlet, Disciple isnt just a retelling its a full-on expansion, building a world around the original story thats packed with history, intrigue, and all the drama youd expect, but with some wicked surprises along the way. Were keeping all the classic Shakespearean names, but make no mistake this story is going to take some wild, unexpected turns thatll have readers hooked and guessing every step of the way!Source: Superfan Promotions Journalist, antique shop owner, aspiring gemologistL'Wrenbrings a diverse perspective to animation, where every frame reflects her varied passions.