Marvel and Scholastic have announced an all-new line of original graphic novels featuring some of Marvel’s most iconic superheroes.
On Thursday, Marvel Entertainment announced a multi-year agreement with Scholastic for a new wave of stories aimed at young readers, with the first title in the line-up set to be published through Scholastic’s Graphix Media imprint for release in Spring 2021.
Miles Morales: Shock Waves, the program’s debut graphic novel written by bestselling author Justin A. Reynolds and illustrated by Eisner Award-nominated artist Pablo Leon, promises to introduce readers to “a riveting new story that will thrill both new and well-versed comics readers alike.”
The new story will see Morales suit up and spring into action to help set up a fundraiser to raise money for an island, located in his mother’s birthplace of Puerto Rico, that has been left devastated by a disastrous earthquake. However, things take an unexpected turn when one of his fellow students from Brooklyn Visions Academy goes missing, as Morales soon discovers a connection between the disappearance and the giant corporation sponsoring his fundraiser.
“Ever since he entered the Marvel Universe a few years ago, Miles has struck a deep and personal chord with fans around the world,” said Lauren Bisom, Editor of Marvel’s juvenile publishing. “As Spider-Man, he embodies that classic coming-of-age story. But as Miles, he represents so much more—and his life experiences, his culture, and his ability to embrace his inner strength make him one of the most important and inspirational heroes in the Marvel Universe.”
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Following the release of Miles Morales: Shock Waves, Marvel and Scholastic will debut an all-new adventure following Kamala Khan’s Ms. Marvel, written by Nadia Shammas, together with another new comic starring Wakanda’s Princess Shuri, which will be written by Roseanne A. Brown. More details about both of these new titles are expected to be released in the coming months.
“The first books in our collaboration with Marvel have been enthusiastically received by critics and readers alike,” said Michael Petranek, Executive Editor and Manager of Graphix Media. “We are thrilled to bring fans of these amazing characters more stories to enjoy. We can’t wait to take our readers on new adventures and expand the breadth of our storytelling with Marvel.”
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Miles Morales, a character created by writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Sara Pichelli in late 2011, has been spinning webs of storytelling across the pages of Marvel comics for years before swinging onto the big screen as the main protagonist in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
The movie became a fan-favourite in the Spidey universe, and also proved to be awards season gold as well. Spider-Verse won the Oscar and Golden Globe for Best Animated Movie in 2019, and was named IGN’s Movie of the Year in 2018. As such, a Spider-Verse sequel is now in active development.
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Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.
Source: IGN.com Miles Morales Leads Marvel and Scholastic's Young Reader Graphic Novel Line