‘Game of Thrones’ Author George R.R. Martin Launching a Brand New Marvel Series
An iconic contemporary writer is bringing his talents to the Marvel Universe as Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin has brought to life a brand new Marvel Series.
There are few modern authors who excite such a rabid fanbase as that of Goerge R. R. Martin; the man behind the wildly successful Game of Thrones.
WESTWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MAY 08: George R. R. Martin attends LA Special Screening of Fox Searchlight Pictures’ “Tolkien” at Regency Village Theatre on May 08, 2019, in Westwood, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
He has been well known for this well-known book series- adapted into a wildly successful and relevant HBO program- and is now adapting another of his well-known books for every different medium.
First reported by Marvel themselves, George R. R. Martin’s Wildcard book series is now being adapted into comic book form, to be published and promoted by Marvel comics.
Source: People.com
The brand new series is an adaptation of one of literature’s most unique endeavors; dubbed the Wild Card Universe.
The connected universe is a collection of short stories and novels written by authors within what is called the Wild Card Trust and edited by George R. R. Martin and Melinda M. Snodgrass; The anthology series first began in 1987 with stories by Martin himself, Howard Waldrop, and Roger Zelazny.
Source: George R.R. Martin ‘Wild Cards’ Books
Marvel.com reported the development and stated the following:
Wild Cards is a fascinating saga set in a whole new world reshaped by the emergence of superpowers.
The limited series, titled THE DRAWING OF CARDS, will be written by a team of comic superstars, writer Paul Cornell and artist Mike Hawthorne, and serve as a perfect entry point for Wild Cards newcomers and a must-have new reimagining for Wild Cards aficionados!
George R.R. Martin's legendary Wild Cards universe comes to Marvel Comics in a new series! Learn more: https://t.co/Omwq3DZFcQ pic.twitter.com/0IDYcbEtOA
— Marvel Entertainment (@Marvel) February 18, 2022
The adaptation is a very interesting development for Marvel, who already boasts comic book universes for the Star Wars franchise; their continued expansion into varying avenues of storytelling may be the best thing for keeping the medium fresh and alive.
Martin commented on the announcement, stating, “As my fans may already know, the Wild Cards World holds a special place in my heart, so to have the privilege of announcing that an industry titan like MARVEL is going to produce the narrative from the beginning as a comic book brings me no end of joy,”
Source: Marvel/ George R. R. Martin
