Superheroes have come to dominate Hollywood in recent years. Despite this, the superhero comics that inspired the MCU have not seen a major increase in readership. Part of this is due to the difficulty in finding a foothold in the vast wall of continuity that is comic book history. However, Marvel Comics will attempt to address this with the new Marvel Premier Collection, reprinting classic stories in special editions aimed at new readers.
“We’ve all heard the age-old questions: ‘Where do I start? What is that one run you just cannot miss? What should I read before or after the next big movie or television show to have the best experience?’ The Marvel Premier Collection program is our answer to each of those questions,” said Dan Buckley, President of Marvel Comics and Franchise. “Comics are at the heart of everything we do at Marvel, so this collection will be our go-to publishing line for any and all fans looking for a way into — or further into — the Marvel Universe. These titles will not be the only place to start of course, but they will be one of the best.”
What titles are part of the Marvel Premier Collection?
The first Marvel Premiere Collection will be Daredevil: Born Again by Frank Miller and David Mazzucchelli. This release will coincide with the highly anticipated Daredevil: Born Again streaming series. Beyond the original storyline, the new edition will contain an exclusive forward by Frank Miller and an afterword by actor Charlie Cox. This gives long-time readers some incentive to check out the Marvel Premiere Collection as well.
Future collections will include:
- Black Panther: A Nation Under Our Feet: collecting the full Black Panther saga in one trade paperback for the first time. Written by Ta-Nehisi Coates with art by Brian Stelfreeze and Chris Sprouse.
- Captain America: The Winter Soldier: collecting the stories that inspired the hit Captain America film of the same name. Written by Ed Brubaker with art by Steve Epting.
- Fantastic Four: Solve Everything: collecting a streamlined version of the seminal Fantastic Four run by Jonathan Hickman. Curated by Hickman himself, this volume features art by Dale Eaglesham, Neil Edwards, and Steve Epting.
The Marvel Premier Collection of Daredevil: Born Again will arrive in comic shops everywhere in February 2025.
