Netflix has acquired the comic book publishing powerhouse Millarworld

Netflix announced that has acquired Millarworld, the comic book publishing powerhouse founded by Mark Millar, the legendary creator of such iconic characters and stories as Kick-Ass, Kingsman, and Old Man Logan, and one of the most important voices in comics.

The acquisition, the first ever by Netflix, is a natural progression in the company’s effort to work directly with prolific and skilled creators and to acquire intellectual property and ownership of stories featuring compelling characters and timeless, interwoven fictional worlds.

Ted Sarandos, Netflix Chief Content Officer, commented that “as creator and re-inventor of some of the most memorable stories and characters in recent history”, Millar is as close as you can get to a modern day Stan Lee.

“We look forward to creating new Netflix Originals from several existing franchises as well as new super-hero, anti-hero, fantasy, sci-fi and horror stories Mark and his team will continue to create and publish,” he added.