Amazing Comics: Quesada's Global Venture Launches at Comic-Con
A new comic book company, Amazing Comics, has been unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con, marking a thrilling new venture from legendary American comic book artist, writer, and editor Joe Quesada.
The partnership, between Mad Cave Studios and the premier European publishing house, Dupuis, aims to create original comics for a global audience. This exciting new venture, operating out of Quesada's headquarters in Idaho, seeks to attract top talent from around the world to produce stories with universal appeal.
Amazing Comics is touted as the first "international comics imprint," with a focus on creating content for a worldwide market. Mad Cave Studios and Dupuis will work collaboratively to publish and distribute these captivating new titles across the Atlantic, ensuring widespread reach for the groundbreaking comics.
The inaugural series, *Disciple*, is a unique and captivating reimagining of Shakespeare's Hamlet. Co-written and illustrated by Joe Quesada, alongside co-writer Charles Dorfman, inker Wade von Grawbadger, colorist Richard Isanove, and letterer Joe Caramagna, *Disciple
blends classic literature with modern storytelling.
*Disciple
made its debut at Comic-Con with a special preview comic, *Disciple: Quarto*, offering a tantalising glimpse into the world of this exciting new project. More information about *Disciple* is expected to be revealed in the coming months.
Quesada shared the inspiration behind *Disciple*, explaining that he met Charles Dorfman, a talented writer with a passion for graphic storytelling, who pitched an adaptation of Hamlet. This sparked a creative journey that led to the unique version of *Disciple
we see today. The project cleverly blends Shakespearean elements with contemporary genres, creating a rich, mythological world for readers to explore.
This venture represents a significant step forward for Mad Cave Studios, demonstrating their commitment to bold storytelling, creator-focused comics, and boundary-pushing ideas. With their tenth anniversary fast approaching, the Miami-based publisher is excited to embark on this groundbreaking collaboration with Dupuis, bringing their publishing ambitions to a global stage.
Amazing Comics, with its commitment to compelling characters and captivating artwork, promises to deliver storytelling that feels both familiar and exciting, captivating audiences across the globe.
