“I Turned Down X-Men and Batman”: Comics Giant Rick Remender Signs Exclusive Creator-Owned Deal with Image
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Comics giant Rick Remender has signed an exclusive creator-owned deal with Image Comics, stating that he turned down generous offers involving X-Men and Batman to pursue this promising partnership with Image. Remender is set to commit all his creator-owned work to Image Comics while continuing to work with his Giant Generator imprint.
In solicitations shared by Comicsbeat, Remender announced the signing of a three-year deal on his creator-owned projects, keeping him at Image exclusively.
This one-of-a-kind deal gives Remender complete creative freedom, something that was a goal of his when he founded his Giant Generator imprint back in 2016. Remender has had a long-standing association with Image Comics, which will continue to flourish with this latest deal.
Remender Opts For An Exclusive Deal with Image
Remender further opened up about his recent deal with the comic book publishing giant, stating that Image will take no ownership over his works. This development is groundbreaking in the comic book community, as writers and artists have advocated for this for decades. Remender and his partners will co-own 100% of their properties, a rarity in the industry. The comic book icon went on to say that Image is the only place where this was possible, and that he has absolute faith in the deal and the fruits it will bear. Remender’s confidence in the deal is further underscored by his refusal of “generous offers to write X-Men and Batman.”
However, Remender isn’t the sole enthusiast about this upcoming partnership. In a press release, Image Comics Publisher and Chief Creative Officer Eric Stephenson conveyed his own excitement. He likened working with Remender to “speeding down the open road in a convertible with the top down,” emphasizing the creativity, excitement, and energy that Remender brings to collaborations. Stephenson described the writer as the embodiment of the Image Comics spirit, and expressed anticipation for the creative journey ahead, a sentiment undoubtedly shared by fans. Although the specifics of Remender’s new titles for Image not been disclosed, one thing remains certain: it’s going to be a ride well worth it.
Remender And Image’s Partnership Could Signal A New Era For Comics
Remender and Image’s partnership is a groundbreaking announcement, considering that this type of deal is not often signed between creators and publishers. It also has the potential to change the landscape of comics – DC, Marvel, and other comic publishing companies will not only be deprived of Remender’s brilliant and fan-cherished works for the foreseeable future, but these comic publishing juggernauts may also start to feel the pressure to extend similar agreements to their creative teams, granting them the creative rights they’ve long sought. Remender’s deal could mark the dawn of a promising new era in comic creation, for writers and artists alike.
This partnership also promises an exciting array of new titles and creative comic runs that are sure to captivate and delight fans. With Remender’s reputation for innovative storytelling, and the artistic freedom that Image offers its creators, readers can anticipate a fresh wave of original and imaginative content. This collaboration not only reaffirms Image Comics’ commitment to fostering creative independence but also ensures that fans will be treated to a diverse and dynamic range of stories that push the boundaries of the medium. It’s an exciting moment, promising the unique narratives and artistic visions that Remender and Image Comics are poised to deliver.
Source: Comicsbeat