Stephen King writing for Marvel

*cqb101* · 07-19-2005, 07:10 AM

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Horror writer to pen comics for the House of Ideas.
by Hilary Goldstein

July 16, 2005 - Marvel Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada closed out his Cup O' Joe panel with a stunning announcement. Joe said that last year he was asked if he could have any writer from comics or outside of comics, who would he pick. The answer is now a reality. Stephen King will be writing for Marvel comics. The project and timeline is completely unknown. All we do know is that King will become part of the Marvel family. Our pick -- Man-Thing, but there's no way we'll be right on that one.

I can't wait.

*KROW* · 07-19-2005, 10:19 AM

That's awesome. If I could offer a guess, it would be Ghost Rider.

*The Stryker* · 07-19-2005, 10:50 AM

Wow thats awesome i would have to Agree with KROW, Ghost Rider seems perfect for King.

*cqb101* · 07-19-2005, 11:14 AM

I'd love to see him do a Blade ongoing series, though I highly doubt that'll happen. I'd also agree that it's most likely going to be Ghost Rider. Marvel will want a comic series to build up the hype of the movie, and he seems like a great character for King to write.

*DrSpengler* · 07-19-2005, 11:18 AM

I think the last comic King ever wrote was the Cycle of the Werewolf graphic novel. Never read it, but the movie was alright.

This sounds awesome and I'm sure it'll be Marvel's best selling comic of the year. King can put his name on anything and it'll sell (except maybe Maximum Overdrive).

I can see him doing Dr. Strange, honestly, but all the other suggestions (Man-Thing, Ghost Rider, Blade) fit him like a glove.

*cqb101* · 07-19-2005, 12:14 PM

He sould do a story arc where Ghost Rider's bike becomes evil and drives itself, killing people.

*Brodie* · 07-19-2005, 12:43 PM

With the way he writes internal monologues, he could do anyone, maybe even Spider-Man.

**Jester** · 07-19-2005, 01:04 PM

Heck, Joss Whedon's doing X-men cause he's a fan...maybe King's a Fantastic Four or Howard the Duck fan...

*cqb101* · 07-19-2005, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Brodie

With the way he writes internal monologues, he could do anyone, maybe even Spider-Man.

King could write a kickass Spidey.

*Anarky* · 07-19-2005, 01:53 PM

I don't know what to think of this. I mean, I don't particularly like SK, but he has good ideas.

... I can't wait for the X-Maine!

**Jester** · 07-19-2005, 04:44 PM

Prehaps the Kingpin will be endowed witht the ability to take away peoples aflictions and he helps a death row guard's bladder infection...oh wait....that won't work...

*Voltron* · 07-19-2005, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Brodie

With the way he writes internal monologues, he could do anyone, maybe even Spider-Man.

That would be my pick. King seems to place an emphasis on the inner workings of the character and that would fit Spidey like a glove.

*Weapon X* · 07-19-2005, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Jester

Prehaps the Kingpin will be endowed witht the ability to take away peoples aflictions and he helps a death row guard's bladder infection...oh wait....that won't work...

Alittle too much.

Anyways King+Marvel= Good stuff.

I think.

Benito · 07-22-2005, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by cqb101

King could write a kickass Spidey.

I don't think so
he'd do a better Daredevil.

07-19-2005, 10:19 AM	#2
KROW Meat-n-Potatoes Man Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: State's Anus, NY Posts: 6,472	That's awesome. If I could offer a guess, it would be Ghost Rider. __________________ - Optimus Acid Trip - Cult of a Half-Shell - Raiden's Bitter Tongue - *I don't try to be funny; I fail at it naturally.*

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DrSpengler Foot Elite Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 4,842	I think the last comic King ever wrote was the Cycle of the Werewolf graphic novel. Never read it, but the movie was alright. This sounds awesome and I'm sure it'll be Marvel's best selling comic of the year. King can put his name on anything and it'll sell (except maybe Maximum Overdrive). I can see him doing Dr. Strange, honestly, but all the other suggestions (Man-Thing, Ghost Rider, Blade) fit him like a glove.

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Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,298	Heck, Joss Whedon's doing X-men cause he's a fan...maybe King's a Fantastic Four or Howard the Duck fan... __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

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Anarky Outlaw Hero Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tannhauser Gate Posts: 4,867	I don't know what to think of this. I mean, I don't particularly like SK, but he has good ideas. ... I can't wait for the X-Maine! __________________ Because it's... I dunno... brutal.

07-19-2005, 04:44 PM	#11
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,298	Prehaps the Kingpin will be endowed witht the ability to take away peoples aflictions and he helps a death row guard's bladder infection...oh wait....that won't work... __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656