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Brian Michael Bendis

Influential comic writer Brian Michael Bendis revitalized Marvel/DC, introduced diverse characters, and won multiple Eisner Awards.

1. Overview

Brian Michael Bendis, born on August 18, 1967, is a highly influential American comic book writer and artist renowned for his significant contributions to the modern comic book industry. Beginning his career in crime and noir comics, Bendis transitioned to mainstream superhero narratives, where he played a pivotal role in revitalizing major franchises at Marvel Comics and later at DC Comics. His work is celebrated for its distinctive dialogue, character-driven storytelling, and its progressive impact on superhero narratives, particularly through the introduction of diverse and relatable characters such as Miles Morales, Jessica Jones, and Riri Williams. Bendis has garnered numerous accolades, including multiple Eisner Awards, for both his creator-owned projects and his extensive work on iconic Marvel titles. Beyond comics, his creative reach extends to television, video games, and film, solidifying his broad influence on popular culture.

2. Early Life and Education

Brian Michael Bendis was born on August 18, 1967, in Cleveland, Ohio, into a Jewish-American family. He grew up in University Heights. Despite a rebellious streak against his religious upbringing, Bendis attended the Hebrew Academy of Cleveland, a private, modern Orthodox religious school for boys. His ambition to become a professional in the comic book industry solidified at the age of 13, leading him to create his own comics, including a story featuring Punisher versus Captain America that he revised multiple times.

A devoted fan of Marvel Comics, Bendis emulated the styles of legendary artists such as George Pérez, John Romita, Sr., John Romita, Jr., Jack Kirby, and Klaus Janson. He later discovered crime comics by Jim Steranko and José Antonio Muñoz, which led him to explore the source novels of Jim Thompson and Dashiell Hammett, deepening his appreciation for crime fiction. This exploration, in turn, introduced him to the documentary Visions of Light, which provided him with the visual "rules" of film noir, a significant creative influence.

During his high school years, Bendis submitted a creative writing assignment: a novelization of Chris Claremont's X-Men and the Starjammers story, earning him an A+ for his imagination and inventiveness. At 19, he enrolled in the Cleveland Institute of Art while working at a downtown comic book store, where he began selling some of his early works. Between the ages of 20 and 25, he made numerous submissions to comic companies, but eventually abandoned this method of breaking into the industry, viewing it as too much of a "lottery."

3. Career Beginnings

Brian Michael Bendis initially began his professional journey as an artist, contributing illustrations to local magazines and newspapers, including caricature work for The Plain Dealer. While he did not particularly enjoy caricature, it provided a stable income that funded his passion for writing crime fiction for graphic novels. He eventually transitioned into both writing and illustrating his own works before beginning to produce content for Caliber Comics.

3.1. Caliber Comics

At Caliber Comics, Bendis published Spunky Todd and began a series of independent noir fiction crime comics. This period saw the release of two issues of Fire in 1993 and five issues of A.K.A. Goldfish in 1994. Through his work at Caliber, he formed lasting friendships and collaborations with notable figures in the comics industry, including Mike Oeming, David W. Mack, and Marc Andreyko. In 1995, he illustrated Flaxen, based on a script by James Hudnall, with David Mack providing inks for the story, which featured former Playboy Playmate Susie Owens as the mascot for the Golden Apple Comics chain in Los Angeles.

Bendis's most recognized early work, Jinx, began its publication run in 1996 with Caliber, running for seven issues. The series featured the titular bounty hunter in a crime noir narrative, drawing comparisons to the Sergio Leone film The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Bendis often described this early period of his career as working as "a graphic artist for almost twelve years," enduring a "nine years" stretch as a stereotypical 'starving artist'.

3.2. Image Comics and Oni Comics

Between 1996 and 1997, Bendis moved his operations from Caliber to Image Comics. Under Image's Shadowline imprint, Jinx and his other crime comics were re-published in trade paperback format, and he produced an additional five issues of Jinx.

Impressed by A.K.A. Goldfish, Image founder Todd McFarlane sought out Bendis, leading to his involvement in writing Sam and Twitch. Though set within the Spawn universe, Bendis approached Sam and Twitch primarily as a crime comic. He wrote twenty issues of Sam and Twitch and contributed to most of the first ten issues of Hellspawn, another Spawn spin-off. This experience with non-creator-owned work added "the responsibility of caretaker" to his resume, requiring him to develop a property with a future vision, unlike his previous work solely on his own characters.

In 1998, Bendis co-wrote and illustrated Torso with Marc Andreyko for Image, a series starring Eliot Ness. In 2000, he produced three issues of the autobiographical series Fortune and Glory for Oni Comics. That same year marked the debut of Powers, a superhero police/noir detective series co-created with and drawn by Michael Avon Oeming, published by Image. Powers quickly gained critical acclaim, earning major comics industry awards, including Harvey, Eisner, and Eagle Awards.

4. Marvel Comics Career

Brian Michael Bendis had an extensive and transformative career at Marvel Comics, significantly shaping the publisher's narrative landscape from the early 2000s through the late 2010s. His contributions spanned major re-imaginings of classic characters, the creation of new iconic figures, and the orchestration of universe-altering crossover events.

Bendis (far right) at a 2010 signing in Manhattan with fellow Marvel writers Ed Brubaker, Christos Gage, and Matt Fraction.
Bendis (far right) at a 2010 signing in Manhattan with fellow Marvel writers Ed Brubaker, Christos Gage, and Matt Fraction.

4.1. Marvel Knights and Early Marvel Works

Around the time Bendis began his work on Sam and Twitch, his friend David W. Mack started collaborating with Joe Quesada on the Marvel Knights imprint, which Bendis admired. Based on Bendis's acclaimed work on Jinx, Quesada invited him to pitch ideas for Marvel Knights, including a Nick Fury story that was ultimately not produced.

Quesada later recommended Bendis to Marvel Comics President Bill Jemas, leading to Bendis being hired to write Daredevil. He took over the series in 2001, writing most of the subsequent 55 issues until 2006, primarily collaborating with artist Alex Maleev. His significant impact on the character was recognized when his name was used for a corrupt boxing manager in the 2003 Daredevil film. Also in 2001, Bendis helped launch Marvel's adult-oriented MAX imprint with Alias, a series featuring former superhero Jessica Jones working as a private investigator. The series ran for 28 issues before many of its characters transitioned to Bendis's mainstream Marvel Universe series The Pulse. In 2004, his creator-owned series Powers moved from Image to Marvel's creator-owned imprint Icon, where it was relaunched as Powers Vol. 2 alongside David Mack's Kabuki.

4.2. Ultimate Marvel Universe

Bendis played a pivotal role in the establishment of the Ultimate Marvel Universe, a modern reimagining of classic Marvel characters aimed at a new generation of readers. His most significant contribution was Ultimate Spider-Man, which debuted in 2000. Bendis adapted the original 11-page origin story of Spider-Man from 1962's Amazing Fantasy #15 into a seven-issue arc, with Peter Parker becoming Spider-Man after the fifth issue. The series quickly became a bestseller, often outselling the mainstream Marvel Universe title, The Amazing Spider-Man. The collaboration between Bendis and artist Mark Bagley on Ultimate Spider-Man spanned 111 consecutive issues, making it one of the longest partnerships in American comic book history and the longest run by a Marvel creative team, surpassing even Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's work on Fantastic Four.

Bendis also wrote other titles within the Ultimate line, including Ultimate Marvel Team-Up, which he pitched as a follow-up to Ultimate Spider-Man. His work on the Ultimate Universe further included Ultimate Fantastic Four, Ultimate X-Men, Ultimate Origins, Ultimate Six, the first three issues of Ultimate Power, and the Ultimate Comics: Doomsday metaseries. In a landmark move in 2011, Bendis and artist Sara Pichelli co-created Miles Morales, an Afro-Latino character who took on the mantle of the new Ultimate Spider-Man. This creation garnered significant international attention for its groundbreaking representation. Bendis wrote every issue of Ultimate Spider-Man, including its second iteration, Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man.

4.3. Major Marvel Crossover Events

Bendis was instrumental in crafting some of Marvel's most impactful crossover events, which reshaped the continuity and character arcs of the entire Marvel Universe. In 2004, he oversaw the concluding issues of The Avengers as part of the "Avengers Disassembled" storyline, which directly led to his relaunch of the team in The New Avengers. This storyline controversially included the death of Avenger Hawkeye.

In 2005, collaborating with artist Olivier Coipel, Bendis wrote the New Avengers / X-Men crossover "House of M", which was later considered the second act of a three-part super-event. This saga began with "Avengers Disassembled" and culminated in the Bendis-written 2008 storyline "Secret Invasion", the plot elements of which had been seeded years earlier in his various comics. Bendis also wrote "Secret War", published between 2004 and 2005, which served as a prelude to "Secret Invasion" and was unrelated to the 1984 miniseries Secret Wars. After Marvel's 2006 "Civil War" storyline, Bendis spearheaded another Avengers revival, launching Mighty Avengers with Frank Cho in 2007.

Following "Secret Invasion", Bendis concluded his run on Mighty Avengers with issue #20 and wrote Secret Invasion: Dark Reign, a one-shot that preceded another ongoing Avengers series, Dark Avengers. In 2009, Bendis reunited with former Daredevil collaborator Maleev to launch the long-delayed Spider-Woman, which followed her role in the "Secret Invasion" storyline. Spider-Woman was notable as the first comic book to be simultaneously offered as a "motion comic" online and in print. Bendis re-teamed with Olivier Coipel for the 2009 crossover series "Siege", which brought the "Dark Reign" storyline to a close and concluded Dark Avengers. Emerging from "Siege", Bendis relaunched both Avengers and New Avengers as part of the "Heroic Age".

Bendis also wrote the "Age of Ultron" crossover storyline, which included a 10-issue miniseries published between March and June 2013. Issue #10 of this series notably introduced the Neil Gaiman character Angela into the Marvel Universe.

4.4. Avengers Franchise

Bendis's work on the Avengers franchise was extensive and redefined the team for a new generation. He relaunched the team with New Avengers in 2005, focusing on a more street-level, diverse roster of Marvel's most popular heroes, including Luke Cage, Spider-Man, Wolverine, and Captain America. This series explored the aftermath of "Avengers Disassembled" and set the stage for many subsequent Marvel events.

In 2007, he launched The Mighty Avengers with Frank Cho, presenting a government-sanctioned team that contrasted with the more clandestine New Avengers. This was followed by Dark Avengers in 2009, which saw Norman Osborn leading a team of villains disguised as heroes during the "Dark Reign" era. After the "Siege" event, Bendis relaunched both Avengers (Vol. 4) and New Avengers (Vol. 2) as part of the "Heroic Age" initiative in 2010. His run on these titles concluded in 2012 with the "End Times" arc, with his final issue of Avengers being a "jam issue" featuring splash pages by numerous Marvel artists like Walt Simonson, Jim Cheung, and Leinil Yu. In 2012, coinciding with the Marvel Studios film, Bendis also began writing Avengers Assemble, which featured a new incarnation of the Zodiac and the return of the Guardians of the Galaxy.

4.6. Other Notable Marvel Works

Bendis's versatility was evident in his work on various other Marvel titles. He wrote Spider-Woman (2009-2010) with Alex Maleev, a series notable for being the first comic book offered simultaneously as a "motion comic" online and in print. He also penned a new Moon Knight series (2011-2012) with Maleev, which concluded after 12 issues.

In 2013, he took over Guardians of the Galaxy (Vol. 3), picking up from his Avengers Assemble run and further integrating the team into the broader Marvel Universe. His other significant contributions include Iron Man titles such as Invincible Iron Man (Vol. 2, 2015-2016; Vol. 3, 2016-2018) and International Iron Man (2016-2017), often collaborating with David Marquez and Alex Maleev. He also wrote Infamous Iron Man (2016-2017). In 2016, he was a key writer for the major crossover event Civil War II. From 2016 to 2018, he wrote the acclaimed Jessica Jones series, continuing the character's story from Alias. Additionally, he contributed to The Defenders (2017-2018), Secret War (2004-2005), Halo: Uprising (2007-2009), and Secret Warriors (2009).

5. DC Comics Career

In November 2017, Brian Michael Bendis announced his exclusive transition to DC Comics, marking a significant shift in his career after years at Marvel. His DC debut was featured in Action Comics #1000 in June 2018, a landmark issue celebrating Superman's 80th anniversary.

Following this, Bendis launched the limited series The Man of Steel, with Ivan Reis drawing the first issue. This series served as a kind of reset for the Superman status quo. He then collaborated with Ivan Reis on the relaunched ongoing Superman series in 2018, aiming to tell "very big" stories with "big villains" that only Superman could handle. Bendis also took over writing Action Comics after its 1,000th issue, continuing his extensive work on the Superman family of titles.

Beyond Superman, Bendis contributed to other DC titles, including Young Justice (2019-2021), Legion of Super-Heroes (2019-2021), Justice League (2021-present), and Checkmate (2021-2022). On December 21, 2021, Bendis announced that he was developing an adult animated Legion of Super-Heroes series for the streaming service HBO Max, based on his comic book run and distinct from previous animated adaptations.

6. Work in Other Media

In addition to his prolific comic book career, Brian Michael Bendis has expanded his creative endeavors into various other media, including television, video games, and film.

In television, Bendis served as co-executive producer and wrote the pilot for Mainframe Entertainment's 2003 animated Spider-Man show, Spider-Man: The New Animated Series, which aired on MTV and YTV. The series featured a college-aged Peter Parker and was intended to tie into the then-unreleased 2002 Spider-Man film. Although his pilot became the third episode aired, Bendis expressed dismay at being credited for material written by others and found the multitude of corporate and legal departments involved in animation to be a challenging experience. He was also one of the writers for the Ultimate Spider-Man animated series, which debuted in 2012. Furthermore, Bendis was credited as a developer and wrote several episodes for the TV adaptation of his comic book series, Powers, which starred Sharlto Copley and ran for two seasons on PlayStation Network from 2015 to 2016.

His work in video games includes writing for Activision's Ultimate Spider-Man video game. He also wrote an Avengers game that was never released and contributed as a writer for Marvel's MMO, Marvel Heroes. In 2014, he wrote the plot for the Disney Infinity 2.0 video game.

In film, Bendis has worked on screenplay adaptations of his own comic properties, including A.K.A. Goldfish for Miramax and Jinx for Universal Pictures. Beyond his direct media contributions, Bendis was recognized by IGN in 2013 as one of "The Best Tweeters in Comics" for his frequent Twitter posts highlighting the work of other creators.

7. Writing Style and Influences

Brian Michael Bendis's distinctive writing style is characterized by his unique approach to dialogue, deeply personal character development, and carefully managed narrative pacing.

7.1. Creative Philosophy and Influences

Bendis's creative philosophy emphasizes starting character development from real-life inspirations. He often begins by drawing from people he knows, allowing the character to evolve organically from that initial spark. For example, his depiction of Aunt May in Ultimate Spider-Man was strongly influenced by his own mother.

While he has cited comic book writers like Frank Miller and Alan Moore as influences, Bendis's primary writing inspirations are less rooted in comics. He extensively draws upon the work of playwright David Mamet and screenwriters Richard Price and Aaron Sorkin. Bendis has praised their dialogue as "the best in any medium," indicating a strong influence on his own conversational and often rapid-fire dialogue style. His approach to storytelling is also significantly shaped by the visual "rules" of film noir, which he learned from the documentary Visions of Light, further emphasizing his cinematic influences.

In addition to his creative output, Bendis has shared his expertise through teaching. He has taught courses on graphic novels, initially at Portland State University and, starting in the Fall 2013 semester, at The University of Oregon. His decision to teach was encouraged by Dark Horse Comics editor Diana Schutz. For his courses, he utilizes the works of prominent comic theorists and creators such as Scott McCloud and Will Eisner as teaching guides. In 2014, Bendis authored Words for Pictures: The Art and Business of Writing Comics and Graphic Novels, a book about comics published by Random House, further cementing his role as an educator within the industry.

8. Personal Life

Brian Michael Bendis's personal life is closely intertwined with his professional journey, with his family playing a significant role.

8.1. Family

Bendis met his wife, Alisa, in 1995 through the Cleveland chapter of the Hillel Foundation, where Alisa worked and Bendis was a staff illustrator. They married within a year. Alisa Bendis manages JINXWORLD, the company through which Bendis produces his creator-owned and licensed comic book work.

Together, they have four children. Their oldest daughter, Olivia, is Bendis's biological daughter. They adopted two younger daughters: Tabatha, who is African-American and was adopted in June 2011, and Sabrina, who is Ethiopian. In July 2013, Bendis announced the birth of their newborn son, London. His diverse family has been cited as an inspiration for his work, particularly in the creation of characters like Miles Morales, the Afro-Latino Spider-Man, reflecting a commitment to representation and inclusivity in his narratives.

Bendis and his wife Alisa at Midtown Comics in Manhattan.
Bendis and his wife Alisa at Midtown Comics in Manhattan.

9. Assessment and Recognition

Brian Michael Bendis's career has been marked by significant critical acclaim and numerous industry awards, though not without some areas of debate.

9.1. Awards and Nominations

Bendis has been widely recognized for his contributions to the comic book industry, receiving multiple prestigious awards:

  • 1999 Eisner Award for Talent Deserving of Wider Recognition
  • 2001 Eisner Award for Best New Series (for Powers with Michael Avon Oeming)
  • 2002 Eisner Award for Best Writer (for Powers, Alias, Daredevil, and Ultimate Spider-Man)
  • 2003 Eisner Award for Best Writer (for Powers, Alias, Daredevil, and Ultimate Spider-Man)
  • 2003 Eisner Award for Best Continuing Series (for Daredevil with Alex Maleev)
  • 2000 Cleveland Press "Excellence in Journalism" Award
  • 2000 Wizard Magazine Best Writer of the Year
  • 2001 Wizard Magazine Best Writer of the Year
  • 2002 Wizard Magazine Best Writer of the Year
  • 2003 Wizard Magazine Best Writer of the Year
  • 2002 Comics Buyer's Guide Best Writer of the Year
  • 2003 Comics Buyer's Guide Best Writer of the Year
  • 2004 Comics Buyer's Guide Best Writer of the Year
  • 2005 E3's People's Choice Award for Activision's Ultimate Spider-Man video game
  • 2010 Inkpot Award

He has also received several nominations:

  • 2001 Eisner Award for Best Limited Series (for Fortune & Glory)
  • 2001 Eisner Award for Best Humor Publication (for Fortune & Glory)
  • 2001 Eisner Award for Best Writer (for Powers, Fortune & Glory, and Ultimate Spider-Man)
  • 2003 Eisner Award for Best Serialized Story (with Alex Maleev for "Out"; Daredevil #32-37)

9.2. Critical Reception and Controversy

Bendis's work has generally received strong critical acclaim, particularly for his innovative storytelling, character-driven narratives, and realistic dialogue. He is often praised for his ability to modernize classic characters and introduce new, diverse voices into the comic book landscape, which has resonated with a contemporary audience seeking more representative heroes. His long runs on titles like Ultimate Spider-Man and Daredevil are frequently cited as highlights of his career, demonstrating his sustained impact and ability to craft compelling, long-form stories.

However, his career has also faced some criticism and controversy. A notable instance was the death of Hawkeye during the "Avengers Disassembled" storyline, which proved controversial among fans and critics due to its impact on a beloved character. Some critics have also debated the pacing of his larger crossover events, while others have found his distinctive dialogue style to be occasionally repetitive or too verbose. Despite these criticisms, Bendis remains a highly influential and respected figure in the comic book industry, with his contributions widely acknowledged for their lasting impact.

10. Legacy and Impact

Brian Michael Bendis has left an indelible mark on the comic book industry, fundamentally shaping modern superhero narratives and influencing a generation of creators. His most significant legacy is arguably his role in revitalizing and modernizing classic characters for a new era, particularly through the Ultimate Marvel Universe. By reimagining iconic figures like Spider-Man in a contemporary context, he demonstrated that established characters could be successfully updated while retaining their core appeal.

Beyond modernization, Bendis is celebrated for his pioneering efforts in character diversity. His co-creation of Miles Morales as the new Ultimate Spider-Man introduced a groundbreaking Afro-Latino superhero, significantly expanding representation in mainstream comics and inspiring countless readers and creators. Similarly, his creation of Jessica Jones, a complex, flawed, and relatable female private investigator, further diversified the superhero landscape and paved the way for more nuanced character portrayals. His later co-creation of Riri Williams, the teenage genius who becomes Ironheart, continued this commitment to introducing diverse and empowering characters.

Bendis's distinctive writing style, characterized by naturalistic dialogue and character-focused storytelling, has influenced numerous writers who followed him, shifting the emphasis from plot-heavy narratives to more intimate, character-driven explorations. His extensive runs on major titles and his orchestration of universe-altering events demonstrated a new model for long-form, interconnected storytelling in comics. Through his teaching and his book Words for Pictures, he has also directly mentored and guided aspiring comic book professionals, ensuring his creative philosophies and insights continue to shape the industry's future. His legacy is one of innovation, inclusivity, and a profound impact on how superhero stories are told and perceived in the 21st century.

11. Bibliography

This section provides a comprehensive list of Brian Michael Bendis's comic book works, organized by publisher.

11.1. Caliber Comics

  • Quivers #1-2 (script and art, 1991)
  • Parts of a Hole (script and art, one-shot, 1991)
  • Sinergy #2 (art, with Kyle Garrett, 1993) collected in Sinergy (tpb, 1994)
  • The Realm #1-4 (art, with Brent Truax, Donald Marquez and Patrick Zircher, 1993)
  • Fire #1-2 (script and art, 1993) collected as Fire (tpb, Image, 2001)
  • High Caliber: An Anthology of Original Visions: "Borderland" (script and art, 1994)
  • Negative Burn:
    • "The Real Thing" (script and art, in #13, 1994)
    • "The Kiss Off" (art, with James D. Hudnall, in #26, 1995)
    • "Jinx" (script and art, in #31, 1996)
    • "Better Living Through Chemistry" (art, with Warren Ellis, in #37, 1996)
  • A.K.A. Goldfish (tpb, Image, 2001; hc, 2003) collects:
    • Ace (script and art, one-shot, 1994)
    • Jack (script and art, one-shot, 1994)
    • Queen (script and art, one-shot, 1995)
    • Joker (script and art, one-shot, 1995)
    • King (script and art, one-shot, 1995)
  • Flaxen: Alter Ego (art, with James D. Hudnall, one-shot, 1995)
  • Jinx:
    • Jinx #1-7 (script and art, 1996-1997) collected in Jinx (tpb, Image, 2001; hc, Icon, 2011)
    • Jinx Special: "My So Called Jinx" (with Mark Scott Ricketts, David Mack, P. Craig Russell, Adam Warren and Dan Brereton, 1997)
  • Nowheresville: The History of Cool: "The Whole Thing is Wrong" (script and art, one-shot, 1997)

11.2. Image Comics

  • Jinx:
    • Jinx #1-5 (script and art, 1997-1998) collected in Jinx (tpb, 2001; hc, Icon, 2011)
    • Total Sell Out (tpb, 2003) collects:
      • Jinx: Buried Treasures (script and art, with Warren Ellis, James D. Hudnall and Mark Scott Ricketts, one-shot, 1998)
      • Jinx: True Crime Confessions (script and art, with Michael Avon Oeming and P. Craig Russell, one-shot, 1998)
      • Jinx: Pop Culture Hoo-Hah (script and art, one-shot, 1998)
  • Torso #1-6 (script and art, with Marc Andreyko, 1998-1999) collected as Torso (tpb, 2001; hc, Icon, 2012)
  • Sam and Twitch:
    • The Brian Michael Bendis Collection vol.1 (tpb, 2006) collects:
      • "Udaku" (with Angel Medina, in #1-8, 1999-2000)
      • "One Really Bad Day" (with Jamie Tolagson, in #9, 2000)
    • The Brian Michael Bendis Collection vol.2 (tpb, 2007) collects:
      • "Witchcraft" (with Alberto Ponticelli, in #10-13, 2000)
      • "Dumb Laws and Eggs" (with Clayton Crain, in #14, 2000)
      • "Bounty Hunter Wars" (with Alex Maleev, in #15-19, 2000-2001)
  • Lili #0 (with Michael Yanover and Waltrip brothers, 1999)
  • Powers (with Michael Avon Oeming, 2000-2004) collected as:
    • The Definitive Collection vol.1 (collects #1-11, hc, Icon, 2006)
    • The Definitive Collection vol.2 (collects #12-24 and Annual #1, hc, Icon, 2009)
    • The Definitive Collection vol.3 (collects #25-37 and Oni Press Color Special '01, hc, Icon, 2009)
  • Hellspawn #1-10 (with Ashley Wood, 2000-2001) collected in Hellspawn: The Complete Collection (hc, 2010)

11.3. Marvel Comics

  • Spider-Man:
    • Ultimate Spider-Man #1-133 (with Mark Bagley, October 2000 - June 2009):
      • Volume 1 (hc, 2002) collects:
        • "Power and Responsibility" (with Bill Jemas and Mark Bagley, in #1-7, 2000-2001)
        • "Learning Curve" (with Mark Bagley, in #8-12, 2001)
        • "Confessions" (with Mark Bagley, in #13, 2001)
      • Volume 2 (hc, 2003) collects:
        • "Double Trouble" (with Mark Bagley, in #14-21, 2001-2002)
        • "Legacy" (with Mark Bagley, in #22-27, 2002)
      • Volume 3 (hc, 2003) collects:
        • "Untitled" (with Mark Bagley, in #1/2, 2002)
        • "Sidetracked" (with Mark Bagley, in #28, 2002)
        • "Stolen Identity" (with Mark Bagley, in #29-32, 2003)
        • "Venom" (with Mark Bagley, in #33-39, 2003)
      • Volume 4 (hc, 2004) collects:
        • "Irresponsible" (with Mark Bagley, in #40-45, 2003)
        • "Cats & Kings" (with Mark Bagley, in #47-53, 2003-2004)
      • Volume 5 (hc, 2005) collects:
        • "Afterwards..." (with Mark Bagley, in #46, 2003)
        • Ultimate Six #1-7 (with Joe Quesada and Trevor Hairsine, 2003-2004)
        • "Hollywood" (with Mark Bagley, in #54-59, 2004)
      • Volume 6 (hc, 2005) collects:
        • "Carnage" (with Mark Bagley, in #60-64, 2004)
        • "Detention" (with Mark Bagley, in #65, 2004)
        • "Even We Don't Believe This" (with Mark Bagley, in #66-67, 2004)
        • "Superstars" (with Mark Bagley, in #68-69, 2005)
        • "Strange" (with Mark Bagley, in #70-71, 2005)
      • Volume 7 (hc, 2005) collects:
        • "Hobgoblin" (with Mark Bagley, in #72-78, 2005)
        • "Warriors" (with Mark Bagley, in #79-85, 2005-2006)
      • Volume 8 (hc, 2007) collects:
        • Annual #1 (with Mark Brooks, 2005)
        • "Silver Sable" (with Mark Bagley, in #86-90, 2006)
        • "Deadpool" (with Mark Bagley, in #91-94, 2006)
        • "Morbius" (with Mark Bagley, in #95-96, 2006)
        • Annual #2 (with Mark Brooks, 2006)
      • Volume 9 (hc, 2008) collects:
        • "Clone Saga" (with Mark Bagley, in #97-105, 2006-2007)
        • "Ultimate Knights" (with Mark Bagley, in #106-110, 2007)
        • "The Talk" (with Mark Bagley and Stuart Immonen, in #111, 2007)
      • Volume 10 (hc, 2009) collects:
        • "Death of a Goblin" (with Stuart Immonen, in #112-117, 2007-2008)
        • "Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends" (with Stuart Immonen, in #118-120, 2008)
        • "Omega Red" (with Stuart Immonen, in #121, 2008)
        • "The Worst Day in Peter Parker's Life" (with Stuart Immonen, in #122, 2008)
      • Volume 11 (hc, 2010) collects:
        • "War of the Symbiotes" (with Stuart Immonen, in #123-128, 2008-2009)
        • Annual #3 (with David Lafuente, 2009)
        • "Ultimatum" (with Stuart Immonen, in #129-133, 2009)
        • Ultimate Spider-Man Requiem #1-2 (with Stuart Immonen and Mark Bagley, 2009)
    • Ultimate Marvel Team-Up (April 2001 - July 2002)
      • Ultimate Collection (hc, 2002) collects:
        • "Spider-Man & Wolverine" (with Matt Wagner, in #1, 2001)
        • "Spider-Man & Hulk" (with Phil Hester, in #2-3, 2001)
        • "Spider-Man & Iron Man" (with Mike Allred, in #4-5, 2001)
        • "Spider-Man & The Punisher" (with Bill Sienkiewicz, in #6-8, 2001)
        • "Spider-Man & Fantastic Four" (with Jim Mahfood, in #9, 2001)
        • "Spider-Man & The Man-Thing" (with Ron Randall and John Totleben, in #10, 2002)
        • "Peter Parker's Day Off" (with Chynna Clugston-Major, in #11, 2002)
        • "Spider-Man & Doctor Strange" (with Ted McKeever, in #12-13, 2002)
        • "Spider-Man & Black Widow"" (with Terry Moore, in #14, 2002)
        • "Spider-Man & Master of Kung-Fu" (with Rick Mays, in #15-16, 2002)
        • "Super Special" (with various artists, in Ultimate Spiderman Super Special, 2002)
    • Spider-Man 3: The Black (with Mark Bagley, one-shot, 2007)
    • The Amazing Spider-Man #600-601: "Amazing Spider-Man Covers You'll Never See! #4" & "The Best Version of Myself" (with Klaus Janson and Joe Quesada, 2009) collected in Spider-Man: Died in Your Arms Tonight (hc, 2009; tpb, 2010)
    • Ultimate Spider-Man vol. 2 #1-15, #150-160 (August 2009 - October 2010):
      • The World According to Peter Parker (hc, 2010; tpb, 2010) collects:
        • "The New World According to Peter Parker" (with David Lafuente, in #1-6, 2009-2010)
      • Chameleons (hc, 2010; tpb, 2011) collects:
        • "Crossroad" (with Takeshi Miyazawa, in #7-8, 2010)
        • "Tainted Love" (with David Lafuente, in #9-14, 2010)
      • Death of Spider-Man Prelude (hc, 2011; tpb, 2012) collects:
        • "Untitled" (with David Lafuente, in #15, 2010)
        • "Superhero Training" (with David Lafuente, Jamie McKelvie, Sara Pichelli, Skottie Young and Joëlle Jones, in #150-152, 2011)
        • "Death of Spider-Man: Prelude" (with David Lafuente, Sara Pichelli and Chris Samnee, in #153-155, 2011)
      • Death of Spider-Man (hc, 2011) collects:
        • "Death of Spider-Man" (with Mark Bagley, in #156-160, 2011)
    • Ultimate Comics: Spider-Man #1-28 (with Sara Pichelli and David Marquez, September 2011 - October 2013):
      • Ultimate Comics Spider-Man by Brian Michael Bendis vol.1 (hc, 2012) collects:
        • "Introduction" (with Sara Pichelli, in #1-6, 2011-2012)
      • Ultimate Comics Spider-Man by Brian Michael Bendis vol.2 (hc, 2012) collects:
        • "Meet The New Spider-Man" (with Chris Samnee, Sara Pichelli and David Marquez in #7-10, 2012)
      • Ultimate Comics Spider-Man by Brian Michael Bendis vol.3 (hc, 2013) collects:
        • "Scorpion" (with David Marquez in #11-12, 2012)
        • "Divided We Fall" (with David Marquez in #13-14, 2012)
        • "United We Stand" (with David Marquez and Pepe Larraz in #15-18, 2012)
      • Ultimate Comics Spider-Man by Brian Michael Bendis vol.4 (hc, 2013) collects:
        • "Venom Wars" (with David Marquez and Sara Pichelli in #16.1, 19-22, 2012-2013)
      • Ultimate Comics Spider-Man by Brian Michael Bendis vol.5 (hc, 2014) collects:
        • "Spider-Man No More" (with David Marquez in #23-28, 2013)
    • Spider-Men (5-issue limited series, with Sara Pichelli, June-September 2012, collected in Spider-Men, hc, 2012)
    • Cataclysm: Ultimate Spider-Man (3-issue limited series, with David Marquez, November 2013 - January 2014, collected in Cataclysm: The Ultimates' Last Stand, hc, 2014)
    • Miles Morales: Ultimate Spider-Man #1-12 (with David Marquez, May 2014 - April 2015)
      • Volume 1: Revival, #1-5 (tpb, 2014)
      • Volume 2: Revelations, #6-12 (tpb, 2015)
    • Spider-Man vol. 2 #1-ongoing (with Sara Pichelli, February 2016-ongoing)
      • Volume 1: Miles Morales, #1-5 (tpb, 2016)
  • Daredevil:
    • Daredevil: Ninja (3-issue limited series, with Rob Haynes, October-December 2000, collected in Daredevil: Ninja, tpb, 2001)
    • Daredevil vol. 2 #16-19, #26-50, #56-81 (with Alex Maleev, May 2001 - March 2006):
      • Volume 2 (hc, 2002) collects:
        • "Underboss" (with Alex Maleev, in #26-31, 2001-2002)
        • "Out" (with Alex Maleev, in #32-37, 2002)
      • Volume 3 (hc, 2004) collects:
        • "Trial of the Century" (with Manuel Gutierrez and Terry Dodson, in #38-40, 2002-2003)
        • "Lowlife" (with Alex Maleev, in #41-45, 2003)
        • "Hardcore" (with Alex Maleev, in #46-50, 2003)
      • Volume 4 (hc, 2005) collects:
        • "The King of Hell's Kitchen" (with Alex Maleev, in #56-60, 2004)
        • "The Widow" (with Alex Maleev, in #61-64, 2004)
        • "The Universe" (with Alex Maleev, Chris Bachalo, Michael Golden, Greg Horn, Phil Hester and P. Craig Russell, in #65, 2004)
      • Volume 5 (hc, 2006) collects:
        • "Golden Age" (with Alex Maleev, in #66-70, 2004-2005)
        • "Decalogue" (with Alex Maleev, in #71-75, 2005)
      • Volume 6 (hc, 2006) collects:
        • "The Murdock Papers" (with Alex Maleev, in #76-81, 2005-2006)
        • "Wake Up" (with David Mack, in #16-19, 2001)
    • Elektra vol. 2 #1-6 (with Chuck Austen, 2001-2002) collected as Elektra: The Scorpio Key (tpb, 2002)
    • What If... Karen Page Had Lived? (with Michael Lark, one-shot, 2005) collected in What If... Why Not? (tpb, 2005)
    • Daredevil: End of Days (8-issue limited series, with David Mack, Klaus Janson, Alex Maleev and Bill Sienkiewicz, October 2012 - June 2013, collected in Daredevil: End of Days, hc, 2013)
  • Alias #1-28 (with Michael Gaydos, November 2001 - January 2004):
    • Volume 1 (tpb, 2003) collects:
      • "Alias Investigations" (with Michael Gaydos, in #1-5, 2001-2002)
      • "B Level" (with Michael Gaydos, in #6-9, 2002)
    • Come Home (tpb, 2003) collects:
      • "Rebecca, Please Come Home" (with Michael Gaydos, Mark Bagley and David Mack, in #11-14, 2002)
      • "It's Raining Men" (with Michael Gaydos, in #15, 2002)
    • The Underneath (tpb, 2003) collects:
      • "The End" (with Michael Gaydos, in #10, 2002)
      • "The Underneath" (with Michael Gaydos and Mark Bagley, in #16-21, 2003)
    • The Secret Origins of Jessica Jones (tpb, 2004) collects:
      • "The Secret Origin of Jessica Jones" (with Michael Gaydos, in #22-23, 2003)
      • "Purple" (with Michael Gaydos and Mark Bagley, in #24-28, 2003-2004)
    • What If... Why Not? (tpb, 2005) includes:
      • What If... Jessica Jones Had Joined the Avengers? (with Michael Gaydos, one-shot, 2005)
  • A Moment of Silence: "Moment of Silence: A True Story" (with Scott Morse, one-shot, 2002)
  • X-Men:
    • Ultimate X-Men #34-45 (with David Finch, August 2003 - July 2004) collected as Ultimate X-Men vol.4 (hc, 2005)
    • All-New X-Men: vol. 1, #1-41 (with Stuart Immonen, David Marquez, David Lafuente, Brandon Peterson, Mahmud A. Asrar, Sara Pichelli, Michael Del Mundo and Andrea Sorrentino, November 2012 - June 2015)
      • Volume 1: Yesterday's X-Men, #1-5 (hc, 2012)
      • Volume 2: Here To Stay, #6-10 (hc, 2013)
      • Volume 3: Out Of Their Depth, #11-15 (hc, 2013)
      • X-Men: Battle of the Atom, #16-17 (hc, 2014)
      • Volume 4: All-Different, #18-21 (hc, 2014)
      • Guardians of the Galaxy/All-New X-Men: The Trial of Jean Grey, #22-24 (hc, 2014)
      • Volume 5: One Down, #25-30 (hc, 2014)
      • Volume 6: The Ultimate Adventure, #31-36 (hc, 2015)
      • Volume 7: The Utopians, #37-41 (hc, 2015)
    • Uncanny X-Men: vol. 3, #1-35 (with Chris Bachalo, Frazer Irving, Kris Anka, and Marco Rudy, February 2013 - July 2015)
      • Volume 1: Revolution, #1-5 (hc, 2013)
      • Volume 2: Broken, #6-11 (hc, 2013)
      • X-Men: Battle of the Atom, #12-13 (hc, 2014)
      • Volume 3: The Good, The Bad, the Inhuman, #14-18 (hc, 2014)
      • Volume 4: Vs. S.H.I.E.L.D., #19-25 (hc, 2014)
      • Volume 5: The Omega Mutant, #26-31 (hc, 2015)
      • Volume 6: The Revolution, #32-35, #600 (hc, 2015)
    • X-Men: Battle of the Atom #1 (with Frank Cho) collected in X-Men: Battle of the Atom (hc, 2014)
  • Ultimate Fantastic Four #1-6 (with Mark Millar and Adam Kubert, February 2004- July 2004) collected in Ultimate Fantastic Four vol.1 (hc, 2005)
  • Secret War (5-issue limited series, with Gabriele Dell'Otto, February 2004 - October 2005, collected in Secret War, hc, 2006; tpb, 2009)
  • The Pulse #1-14 (with Mark Bagley, Michael Lark, Brent Anderson, Michael Gaydos and Olivier Coipel, April 2004 - May 2006) collected as:
    • Thin Air (collects #1-5, tpb, 2004)
    • Secret War (collects #6-9, tpb, 2005)
    • Fear (collects #11-14, tpb, 2006)
  • Avengers:
    • Avengers #500-503 "Avengers Disassembled" (with David Finch, September 2004 - December 2004):
      • Avengers: Disassembled (hc, 2006; tpb, 2006) collects:
        • "Avengers: Disassembled" (with David Finch, in #500-503, 2004-2005)
        • Avengers Finale (with various artists, one-shot, 2005)
    • New Avengers #1-64 (with David Finch, Steven McNiven, Leinil Francis Yu et al., January 2005 - April 2010):
      • Volume 1 (hc, 2007) collects:
        • "Breakout!" (with David Finch, in #1-6, 2005)
        • "Sentry" (with Steve McNiven, in #7-10, 2005)
        • New Avengers: America Supports You (with Dan Jurgens, one-shot, 2005)
      • Volume 2 (hc, 2008) collects:
        • "Choices" (with Rick Mays, in Giant-Size Spider-Woman #1, 2005)
        • "Ronin" (with David Finch, in #11-13, 2005-2006)
        • "Secret and Lies" (with Frank Cho, in #14-15, 2006)
        • "The Collective" (with Steve McNiven and Mike Deodato, Jr., in #16-20, 2006)
        • "Happily Ever After" (with Olivier Coipel, in Annual #1, 2006)
      • Volume 3 (hc, 2009) collects:
        • New Avengers: Illuminati (with Alex Maleev, one-shot, 2006)
        • "New Avengers: Disassembled" (with Howard Chaykin, Leinil Francis Yu, Olivier Coipel, Pasqual Ferry, Paul Smith and Jim Cheung, in #21-25, 2006)
        • "The Ballad of Clint Barton and Wanda Maximoff" (with Alex Maleev, in #26, 2007)
        • Civil War: The Confession (with Alex Maleev, one-shot, 2007)
        • Civil War: The Initiative (with Marc Silvestri, one-shot, 2007)
        • "Revolution" (with Leinil Francis Yu, in #27-31, 2007)
      • Volume 4 (hc, 2010) collects:
        • "The Trust" (with Leinil Francis Yu, in #32-37, 2007-2008)
        • "The Trust, Part Seven" (with Carlo Pagulayan, in Annual #2, 2008)
        • New Avengers: Illuminati #1-5 (with Brian Reed and Jim Cheung, 2007-2008)
      • Volume 5 (hc, 2010) collects:
        • "The Breakup" (with Michael Gaydos, in #38, 2008)
        • "Echo" (with David Mack, in #39, 2008)
        • "Secret Invasion" (with Jim Cheung, Billy Tan and Michael Gaydos, in #40-47, 2008-2009)
      • Volume 6 (hc, 2011) collects:
        • Secret Invasion: Dark Reign (with Alex Maleev, one-shot, 2009)
        • "Power" (with Billy Tan, in #48-50, 2009)
        • "Search for the Sorcerer Supreme" (with Chris Bachalo and Billy Tan, in #51-54, 2009)
        • "The Way Things are..." (with Jim Cheung, in Free Comic Book Day '09: Avengers, 2009)
      • Volume 7 (hc, 2011) collects:
        • "Powerloss" (with Stuart Immonen, in #55-60, 2009-2010)
        • Dark Reign: The List - Avengers (with Marko Djurdjevic, one-shot, 2009)
        • "In Custody" (with Mike Mayhew, in Annual #3, 2009)
        • "Siege" (with Stuart Immonen and Daniel Acuña, in #61-64, 2010)
        • New Avengers Finale (with various artists, one-shot, 2010)
    • Mighty Avengers #1-20 (with Frank Cho and Mark Bagley, March 2007 - February 2009):
      • Volume 1 (hc, 2009) collects:
        • "Mighty Avengers Assemble" (with Frank Cho, in #1-6, 2007-2008)
        • "Venom Bomb" (with Mark Bagley, in #7-8, 2008)
        • "Doom's Castle!" (with Mark Bagley and Marko Djurdjevic, in #9-11, 2008)
      • Volume 2 (hc, 2010) collects:
        • "Secret Invasion" (with Alex Maleev, Khoi Pham, Stefano Caselli, Lee Weeks, Carlo Pagulayan and Jim Cheung, in #12-20, 2008-2009)
    • Dark Avengers #1-16, Annual #1 (with Mike Deodato, March-August, September-December 2009- May 2010):
      • Dark Avengers (hc, 2011) collects:
        • "Dark Avengers Assemble" (with Mike Deodato, Jr., in #1-6, 2009)
        • "Molecule Man" (with Mike Deodato, Jr. and Greg Horn, in #9-12, 2009-2010)
        • "Marvel" (with Chris Bachalo, in Annual #1, 2010)
        • "Siege" (with Mike Deodato, Jr., in #13-16, 2010)
    • Avengers by Brian Michael Bendis: Heroic Age (hc, 2012) collects:
      • Avengers vol. 4 #1-34 (with John Romita, Jr. et al., May 2010 - November 2012)
        • "Next Avengers" (with John Romita, Jr., in #1-6, 2010)
        • "Infinity Quest" (with John Romita, Jr., in #7, 2010)
        • "Revelations" (with John Romita, Jr., in #8, 2010)
        • "To Infinity...!" (with John Romita, Jr., in #9, 2011)
        • "Absolute Power" (with John Romita, Jr., in #10, 2011)
        • "Thunderstruck" (with John Romita, Jr., in #11, 2011)
        • "Who Will Wield the Gauntlet?" (with John Romita, Jr., in #12, 2011)
        • "It Came from Outer Space (Knight)!" (with Bryan Hitch, in #12.1, 2011)
        • "Fear Itself" (with Chris Bachalo and John Romita Jr., in #13-17, 2011)
        • "Who are the Avengers?" (with Daniel Acuña, in #18, 2011)
        • "Avengers Assemble!" (with Daniel Acuña, in #19, 2011)
        • "Hail Hulk!" (with Daniel Acuña, in #20, 2011)
        • "Mess with the Goddess, get the Storm!" (with Renato Guedes, in #21, 2012)
        • "Beware the Gorgon!" (with Renato Guedes, in #22, 2012)
        • "The Hammer Falls" (with Daniel Acuña, in #23, 2012)
        • "The Great and Powerful Osborn!" (with Daniel Acuña, in #24, 2012)
        • "A Vision Of Things" (with Brandon Peterson, in #24.1, 2012)
        • "Untitled" (with Walt Simonson, in #25, 2012)
        • "Loyalties Divided" (with Walt Simonson, in #26, 2012)
        • "Kree Supremacy" (with Walt Simonson, in #27, 2012)
        • "A Rampaging Hulk, Defeated?" (with Walt Simonson, in #28, 2012)
        • "Avengers Ambush" (with Walt Simonson, in #29, 2012)
        • "Ready! Aim..." (with Walt Simonson, in #30, 2012)
        • "End Times" (with Brandom Peterson, Mike Mayhew, Terry Dodson and other artists, in #31-34, 2012)
      • New Avengers vol. 2 #1-34 (June 2010 - November 2012)
        • "The Heroic Age" (with Stuart Immonen, in #1-6, 2010)
        • "The Nanny Cometh!" (with Stuart Immonen, in #7, 2010)
        • "Date Night" (with Daniel Acuña, in #8, 2011)
        • "Fury for the Past!" (with Mike Deodato Jr. and Howard Chaykin, in #9, 2011)
        • "Meet the New Team?!" (with Mike Deodato Jr. and Howard Chaykin, in #10, 2011)
        • "To Race To Save Mockingbird" (with Mike Deodato Jr. and Howard Chaykin, in #11, 2011)
        • "Captain America: Nazi?!" (with Mike Deodato Jr. and Howard Chaykin, in #12, 2011)
        • "Bye, Bye, Birdie..." (with Mike Deodato Jr. and Howard Chaykin, in #13, 2011)
        • "Fear Itself!" (with Mike Deodato Jr., in #14-16, 2011)
        • "The Goblin Cometh!" (with Neal Adams, in #16.1, 2011)
        • "The Right Stuff!" (with Mike Deodato Jr. and Will Conrad, in #17, 2011)
        • "Dark Avengers Reborn!" (with Mike Deodato Jr., in #18, 2011)
        • "Who's Your Goblin Daddy?" (with Mike Deodato Jr., in #19, 2011)
        • "New Vs. Dark... 'Nuff Said!" (with Mike Deodato Jr., in #20, 2012)
        • "Ragnarok!" (with Mike Deodato Jr., in #21, 2012)
        • "The New Avengers Versus Authority" (with Mike Deodato Jr., in #22, 2012)
        • "The New Dark Avengers versus Skaar, Son of Hulk" (with Mike Deodato Jr., in #23, 2012)
        • "AvX!" (with Mike Deodato Jr. and Will Conrad, in #24, 2012)
        • "Dragon Vs. Phoenix" (with Mike Deodato Jr. and Will Conrad, in #25, 2012)
        • "Legacy of Fire!" (with Mike Deodato Jr., in #26, 2012)
        • "A Phoenix Rises In K'un Lun" (with Mike Deodato Jr., in #27, 2012)
        • "Breakout From The X-Brig!" (with Mike Deodato Jr., in #28, 2012)
        • "The Illuminati Return!" (with Mike Deodato Jr., in #29, 2012)
        • "In The Trenches!" (with Mike Deodato Jr., in #30, 2012)
        • "End Times" (with Michael Gaydos, Carlos Pacheco, Mike Oeming, Mike Deodato Jr. and other artists, in #31-34, 2012)
      • Avengers Prime (5-issue limited series, with Alan Davis, June 2010 - January 2011)
    • Avengers Assemble vol. 2 #1-8 (with Mark Bagley, March-October 2012)
      • Avengers Assemble by Brian Michael Bendis (tpb, 2013) collects:
        • "Zodiac" (with Mark Bagley, in #1-8, 2013)
  • House of M (8-issue limited series, with Olivier Coipel, June-October 2005, collected in House of M, tpb, 2006; hc, 2008)
  • Spider-Woman:
    • Spider-Woman: Origin (6-issue limited series, with Brian Reed and Luna brothers, December 2005 - April 2006, collected in Spider-Woman: Origin, hc, 2006; tpb, 2007)
    • Spider-Woman #1-7 (with Alex Maleev, 2009-2010) collected as Spider-Woman: Agent of S.W.O.R.D. (hc, 2010; tpb, 2011)
  • Stan Lee Meets Dr. Strange (with Mark Bagley, one-shot, 2006) collected in Stan Lee Meets... (hc, 2007)
  • Ultimate Power #1-3 (with Greg Land, 2006-2007) collected in Ultimate Power (hc, 2008; tpb, 2008)
  • Halo: Uprising (4-issue limited series, with Alex Maleev, June 2007 - April 2009, collected in Halo: Uprising, hc, 2009; tpb, 2010)
  • Secret Invasion (8-issue limited series with Leinil Francis Yu, April-November 2008, collected in Secret Invasion, tpb, 2009; hc, 2010)
  • Ultimate Origins #1-5 (with Butch Guice, 2008) collected as Ultimate Origins (tpb, 2009; hc, 2009)
  • Dark Reign: New Nation, one-shot, "Secret Warriors: Declaration" (with Jonathan Hickman and Stefano Caselli, December 2008)
  • Secret Warriors #1-6 (February - July 2009)
    • Volume 1: Nick Fury, Agent of Nothing (hc, 2009; tpb, 2009) collects:
      • "Nick Fury: Agent of Nothing" (with Jonathan Hickman and Stefano Caselli, in #1-6, 2009)
  • Siege (hc, 2010; tpb, 2010) collects
    • Siege: The Cabal (with Michael Lark, December 2009)
    • Origins of Siege (with Lucio Parrillo, December 2009)
    • Siege #1-4 (with Olivier Coipel, January 2010 - May 2010)
  • Breaking Into Comics the Marvel Way! #1, "Modern Love" (with Christian Nauck, March 2010)
  • Ultimate Comics: Doomsday (hc, 2011; tpb, 2011) collects:
    • Ultimate Comics: Enemy #1-4 (with Rafa Sandoval, 2010)
    • Ultimate Comics: Mystery #1-4 (with Rafa Sandoval, 2010)
    • Ultimate Comics: Doom #1-4 (with Rafa Sandoval, 2011)
  • Moon Knight #1-12 (with Alex Maleev, May 2011 - April 2012) collected as:
    • Volume 1 (collects #1-6, hc, 2011)
    • Volume 2 (collects #7-12, hc, 2012)
  • Castle: Richard Castle's Deadly Storm (with Kelly Sue DeConnick, Lan Medina and Tom Raney, graphic novel, hc, 2011)
  • Ultimate Comics: Fallout #1-2, 4, 6 (with Mark Bagley, Gabriel Hardman and Sara Pichelli, 2011) collected in Ultimate Comics: Fallout (hc, 2011; tpb, 2012)
  • Avengers Vs. X-Men #0-1, #8, #11 (with Jason Aaron, Frank Cho, John Romita Jr., Adam Kubert and Olivier Coipel, March-September 2012, collected in Avengers vs. X-Men, hc, 2012)
  • AVX: VS #6, "Verbal Abuse" (with Jim Mahfood, October 2012, collected in Avengers vs. X-Men: VS, tpb, 2013)
  • Age of Ultron (10-issue limited series, with Bryan Hitch, Brandon Peterson and Carlos Pacheco, March-June 2013, collected in Age of Ultron, tpb, 2014)
  • Cataclysm: The Ultimates' Last Stand (5-issue limited series, with Mark Bagley, November 2013 - February 2014, collected in Cataclysm: The Ultimates' Last Stand, hc, 2014)
  • Guardians of the Galaxy:
    • Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 3 #0.1, #1-27 (with Steve McNiven, Sara Pichelli, Neil Gaiman, Olivier Coipel, Valerio Schiti, Francesco Francavilla, Kevin Maguire, David Marquez, Nick Bradshaw, Ed McGuiness, Frank Cho, February 2013 - May 2015)
      • Volume 1: Cosmic Avengers, #0.1, #1-3 (tpb, 2014)
      • Volume 2: Angela, #4-10 (tpb, 2014)
      • Guardians of the Galaxy/All-New X-Men: The Trial of Jean Grey, #11-13 (hc, 2014)
      • Volume 3: Guardians Disassembled, #14-17 (hc, 2014)
      • Volume 4: Original Sin, #18-23 (hc, 2015)
      • Volume 5: Through the Looking Glass, #24-27, Annual #1 (hc, 2015)
    • Guardians of the Galaxy: Tomorrow's Avengers, one-shot (with Mike Oeming, Ming Doyle and Michael del Mundo, July 2013)
    • Guardians Team-Up #1-2, "Guardians of the Galaxy Meet the Avengers" (with Arthur Adams and Stephane Roux, March 2015)
    • Guardians of Knowhere (4-issue limited series with Mike Deodato Jr., July-September 2015, collected in Guardians of Knowhere, tpb, 2015)
    • Guardians of the Galaxy vol. 4 #1-19 (October 2015 - April 2017)
      • Volume 1: Emperor Quill, #1-5 (hc, 2016)
  • Survive!, one-shot (with Joe Quinones, March 2014)
  • Ultimate End (5-issue limited series with Mark Bagley, May-December 2015, collected in Ultimate End, tpb, 2016)
  • Old Man Logan vol. 1 (5-issue limited series with Andrea Sorrentino, May-October 2015, collected in Volume 0: Warzones!, tpb, 2015)
  • Iron Man:
    • Invincible Iron Man vol. 2 #1-14 (with David Marquez and Mike Deodato Jr., October 2015 - October 2016)
      • Volume 1: Reboot, #1-5 (hc, 2016)
      • Volume 2: The War Machines, #6-11 (hc, 2016)
      • Volume 3: Civil War, #12-14 (hc, 2017)
    • International Iron Man #1-7 (with Alex Maleev, March 2016 - September 2017) collected in International Iron Man (hc, 2016)
    • Infamous Iron Man #1-12 (with Alex Maleev, October 2016 - September 2017)
    • Invincible Iron Man vol. 3 #1-11, #593-600 (with Stefano Caselli and Alex Maleev, November 2016 - September 2018)
  • Civil War II #0-8 (with Olivier Coipel and David Marquez, May 2016 - December 2016)
  • Jessica Jones #1-18 (with Michael Gaydos, October 2016 - March 2018)
  • The Defenders #1-10 (June 2017 - February 2018)

11.4. Icon Comics

  • Powers (with Michael Avon Oeming, 2009-present) collected as:
    • Z (collects #1-6, tpb, 2010)
  • Scarlet (with Alex Maleev, July 2010 - June 2016)
    • Book 1, #1-5 (hc, 2011)
    • Book 2, 6-10 (hc, 2016)
  • Takio (with Michael Avon Oeming, graphic novel, hc, 2011)
  • Brilliant (5-issue limited series with Mark Bagley, September 2011 - March 2014, hc, 2014)
  • The United States of Murder Inc. (with Michael Avon Oeming, May 2014 - February 2015) collected as:
    • Truth, #1-6 (tpb, 2016)

11.5. Other Publishers

  • H. P. Lovecraft's Cthulhu: The Festival #1-3 (art, with Jean-Marc Lofficier, Randy Lofficier and Roy Thomas, Millennium Publications, 1993-1994)
  • Malibu:
    • Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, The Maquis #1: "Memoirs of an Invisible Ferengi" (art, with Colin Clayton and Chris Dows, 1995)
    • Angels of Destruction (with Jim Amash, Robert DeCastro, Shannon Gallant, Vinton T. Heuck, David Mowry and Leonard Kirk, one-shot, 1996)
  • Noir #2: "John Easy: They're Gonna Kill You After Awhile" (illustrations for the text story by Ron Goulart, CFD Productions, 1995)
  • Fortune and Glory: A True Hollywood Comic Book Story #1-3 (script and art, Oni Press, 1999-2000) collected as Fortune and Glory: A True Hollywood Comic Book Story (tpb, 2000; hc, Icon, 2010)
  • Dark Horse Maverick: Happy Endings: "Only in..." (with Michael Avon Oeming, tpb, graphic novel, 2002)

11.6. DC Comics

  • Batman Chronicles #21: "Citizen Wayne" (with Michael Gaydos, 2000) collected in Batman: The Greatest Stories Ever Told Volume 2 (tpb, 2007)
  • Action Comics #1000 (among other writers) (2018)
  • Man of Steel #1-6 (2018)