Brian Bendis

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Brian Michael Bendis is an award winning comics creator and one of the most successful writers working in mainstream comics. For the last eleven years, Brian's books have consistently sat on the top of the nationwide comic and graphic novel sales charts.
Brian is currently helming a renaissance for Marvel's popular AVENGERS franchise by writing every issue of the NEW AVENGERS plus debuting the hit books MIGHTY AVENGERS and DARK AVENGERS along with the wildly successful 'event' projects HOUSE OF M, SECRET WAR, SECRET INVASION, and SIEGE.
This summer will see the blockbuster new line-ups for AVENGERS and NEW AVENGERS.
Other recent projects include the groundbreaking SPIDER-WOMAN MOTION COMIC, that debuted number one on iTunes TV sales chart and the New York Times best selling HALO graphic novel.
Brian is one of the premiere architects of Marvel comic's Ultimate line of comics. A line of comics specifically created for the new generation of comics reader. He has written every issue of ULTIMATE SPIDER-MAN since it's best selling launch in 1999, and has also written ULTIMATE FANTASTIC FOUR, X-MEN, MARVEL TEAM UP, ORIGIN, SIX and the ENEMY trilogy.
He is creator of the JINX line of crime comics published by image comics. This line has spawned the graphic novels GOLDFISH, FIRE, JINX, TORSO (w/ Marc Andreyko) and TOTAL SELL OUT.
Brian's other projects include the Eisner award winning "POWERS" (w/Mike Oeming) from Marvel's creator owned imprint ICON, and the Hollywood tell all "FORTUNE AND GLORY'. Entertainment Weekly gave both projects an "A." SONY and FX networks are currently developing POWERS for series with Brian as exec producer.
Brian is currently adapting his spy graphic novel FIRE for Universal Pictures as a starring vehicle for Zac Efron.
Brian is a member of Marvel studios creative committee, which consults on their numerous ongoing film projects. He has consulted on IRON-MAN and IRON MAN 2 and is currently consulting on THE FIRST AVENGERS: CAPTAIN AMERICA, THOR and THE AVENGERS
Brian has won five prestigious EISNER awards, including 'Best Writer of the year' two years in a row. He has also won over two dozen Wizard comic awards. Brian is the recipient of the Cleveland Press 'Excellence in Journalism' Award and was named "Best Writer of the Year." by Wizard Magazine and Comic Buyer's Guide for three consecutive years.
He lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife Alisa, his gorgeous daughters Olivia and Sabrina and his dogs Lucky, Max and Buster.

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House of M Feb 1, 2006

by Brian Michael Bendis , Olivier Coipel

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Collects House of M (2005) #1-8. The Scarlet Witch is out of control, and the fate of the entire world is in her hands. Will Magneto help his daughter or use her powers to his own benefit? Starring the Astonishing X-Men and the New Avengers!

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Justice League (2018-) #59 Mar 16, 2021

by Brian Michael Bendis , Ram V , David Marquez , Tamra Bonvillain , , Xermanico , Romulo Fajardo

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Writer Brian Michael Bendis reunites with artist David Marquez (Miles Morales, Iron Man, Batman/Superman) for a new, star-studded Justice League featuring Superman, Batman, the Flash, Hawkgirl, Aquaman, Hippolyta, new DC powerhouse Naomi, and...is that Black Adam?! Superman is leading the charge to reinvent the Justice League-and at the same time, a new, cosmic-powered threat arrives from Naomi’s homeworld to rule the Earth!
And in the backup story, dark days lie ahead for the new Justice League Dark. Zatanna and John Constantine take a road trip, only to discover horror around the bend as a friend-and sometime foe-is reborn in fire! A legend is destroyed, and another takes a terrible turn, as Merlin reveals the beginning of a new, blood-drenched plot for all humankind. So begins writer Ram V’s new journey into the abyss with the Justice League Dark and artist Xermanico!

Avengers by Brian Michael Bendis: The Complete Collection Vol. 1 (Avengers (2010-2012)) Sep 26, 2017

by Brian Michael Bendis , Alan Davis , John Romita , Gabriele Dell'Otto

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Collects Avengers Prime #1-5, Avengers (2010) #1-12 and Annual (2012) #1 and New Avengers Annual (2011) #1.

Bendis reunites the Big Three as he reassembles the Avengers! If Thor, Captain America and Iron Man can find a way to work together, they may just survive long enough to join Spider-Man, Wolverine and more on a new roster for a Heroic Age! Who will answer the call when Kang the Conqueror strikes from the future? There's worse to come when the Hood makes his move from small-time gangster to big-league bad guy - by hunting the all-powerful Infinity Gems - in a story that will draw in the secretive Illuminati and the not-so-stealthy Red Hulk! Plus: An angry Wonder Man returns, blaming the Avengers for the world's ills. And he's brought his own team of Revengers with him! Fight!

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Mighty Avengers by Brian Michael Bendis: The Complete Collection (Mighty Avengers (2007-2010)) Apr 5, 2017

by Brian Michael Bendis , Frank Cho , Mark Bagley , Marko Djurdjevic , Alex Maleev , Khoi Pham , John Romita , Stefano Caselli

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Collects Mighty Avengers (2007) #1-20.

In the wake of Civil War, a new team of Avengers assembles - and it's the mightiest of all! Iron Man! Wasp! Black Widow! Ms. Marvel! Wonder Man! Sentry! And Ares, god of war! But even a team this powerful will have its hands full with threats like Ultron and the Venom bomb! And an even more insidious menace is about to be revealed: a Skrull Secret Invasion! Just how long has it been underway, and can anyone be trusted? Nick Fury is the man with a plan to save the Earth -but who are the young warriors he has up his sleeve? And the return of legendary Kree hero Mar-Vell raises even more questions - what role will he and young Marvel Boy play?

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Avengers by Brian Michael Bendis: The Complete Collection Vol. 3 (Avengers (2010-2012)) Nov 14, 2017

by Brian Michael Bendis , Brandon Peterson , Walt Simonson , Mike Mayhew , Terry Dodson , Mark Bagley , Mark Brooks

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Collects Avengers (2010) #24.1 and #25-34, Avengers Assemble (2012) #1-8, Avengers: Heroes Welcome and material From Avx: Vs #6.

The spectacular conclusion of Brian Michael Bendis' Avengers era - featuring the X-Men and the Guardians of the Galaxy! When the cosmic Phoenix Force threatens the planet, it's up to Earth's Mightiest Heroes to stop it - but Cyclops and his mutant team have a different plan. This means war! When the dust settles on the devastating conflict, Tony Stark intercepts a signal that may lead the Avengers into the arms of one of their dearest friends - or their greatest enemies! Plus: An all-star roster assembles alongside the Guardians for a blockbuster showdown with Thanos! The Vision returns! And young hero Nova gets some expert advice on how best to use his newfound powers!

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Words for Pictures: The Art and Business of Writing Comics and Graphic Novels Jul 22, 2014

by Brian Michael Bendis , Joe Quesada

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Best-selling Marvel Comics writer Brian Michael Bendis reveals the comic book writing secrets behind his work on The Avengers, Ultimate Spider-Man, All-New X-Men, and more.

Arguably the most popular writer in modern comics, Brian Michael Bendis shares the tools and techniques he uses to create some of the most popular comic book and graphic novel stories of all time. Words for Pictures provides a fantastic opportunity for readers to learn from a creator at the very top of his field. Bendis's step-by-step lessons teach comics writing hopefuls everything they'll need to take their ideas from script to dynamic sequential art. The book's complete coverage exposes the most effective methods for crafting comic scripts, showcases insights from Bendis's fellow creators, reveals business secrets all would-be comics writers must know, and challenges readers with exercises to jumpstart their own graphic novel writing success.

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Avengers: Disassembled (Avengers (1998-2004)) Jan 26, 2005

by Brian Michael Bendis , David Finch

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Collects Avengers (1998) #500-503 and Avengers Finale (2004).

It begins with the return of a team member thought dead and by the time it's over, everything you know about the Avengers will have changed! It's the worst day in team history, as Earth's Mightiest Heroes try to deal with the shocking tragedy around them. Who is behind this, and why? Will it tear the team apart? Who will fall at the hands of the Avengers' greatest enemy? Guest-starring every Avenger...ever!

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Avengers: Heroes Welcome #1 Apr 29, 2014

by Brian Michael Bendis , Mark Brooks

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The Avengers and Nova by the all-star team of Brian Michael Bendis and Mark Brooks! What is a hero? When Sam Alexander, a.k.a. Nova, has a bout of doubt on how to best use his newfound powers, he gets advice from the experts: Earth's Mightiest Heroes! Featuring Captain America, Thor, the Wasp, Luke Cage, She-Hulk and Iron Man!

Justice League (2018-) #60 Apr 20, 2021

by Brian Michael Bendis , Ram V , David Marquez , Tamra Bonvillain , , Xermanico , Romulo Fajardo

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Superman, Batman, Green Arrow, Black Canary, Aquaman, and Hawkgirl join forces with Black Adam to fight an all-new world conqueror! But how do they stop the unstoppable power known as Brutus? Enter new mega-power sensation Naomi, who comes face to face with the League and brings along Queen Hippolyta of the Amazons for a blockbuster battle for the ages-with a last-page cliffhanger that will leave everyone guessing what’s next!
And in the backup tale, the new Justice League meets the new Justice League Dark, and the demon Etrigan calls the team to action-but Batman has other plans. This team needs a leader, but what twisted secret prevents Zatanna from stepping forward? Plus, Ragman makes a startling discovery-one that may cost his life!

Moon Knight by Brian Michael Bendis & Alex Maleev Collection (Moon Knight (2010-2012)) Mar 7, 2018

by Brian Michael Bendis , Alex Maleev

( 38 )

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Collects Moon Knight (2011) #1-12.

Captain America. Wolverine. Spider-Man. There's nobody you'd want to have your back more than this trio of mighty Avengers. So who better for Moon Knight to call upon to lend a hand? The trouble is, they're all in Moon Knight's head - the latest splinters of Marc Spector's shattered psyche! And as Spector battles his own mind to find balance in his new home of Los Angeles, a powerful criminal mastermind makes his deadly move - trafficking Ultron's temporarily inert robot body! Can Moon Knight get his act together in time to take on this deadly threat - or is he way out of his league? Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev, who wowed readers with DAREDEVIL, reunite to deliver a unique take on another fan-favorite Marvel vigilante!

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Dark Avengers by Brian Michael Bendis: The Complete Collection Dec 26, 2017

by Brian Michael Bendis , Mike Deodato , Greg Horn , Chris Bachalo

( 52 )

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Collects Dark Avengers (2009) #1-6, #9-16 and Annual #1.

Dark times call for Dark Avengers! As Norman Osborn's Dark Reign begins, he assembles a terrifying team in his own image! Who are his handpicked Hawkeye, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Ms. Marvel and more? The answers will shock you! Donning the armor of Iron Patriot, stormin' Norman leads his Avengers into action - but soon they'll face a foe they can't defeat: the deadly, deranged Molecule Man! Meanwhile, Marvel Boy joins the new regime, but he has no idea how sinister a gang the Dark Avengers actually is. How will he react when he finds out? Plus: After years of mystery, the secrets of the Sentry are finally revealed! Dark Avengers assemble!

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Civil War II (Civil War II (2016)) Feb 1, 2017

by Brian Michael Bendis , David Marquez , Marko Djurdjevic , Olivier Coipel , Jim Cheung

( 516 )

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Collects Civil War II #0-8, Free Comic Book Day 2016 (Civil War II) #1.

When a new Inhuman emerges with the ability to profile the future, the Marvel Universe will be rocked to its core! While Captain Marvel harnesses Ulysses' powers to prevent crime, Iron Man is violently opposed to the implications. As Tony Stark takes matters (and the law) into his own hands and declares war on the Inhumans, others are willing to fight — and even die — to stop him. And when one of the biggest heroes of all falls, the resulting trial of the century stokes the fire. Friendships crumble, teams are torn apart and the conflict goes galactic — but when the truth about Ulysses' visions is revealed, all bets are off in one of the biggest battles in Marvel history!

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