Mark Millar facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Mark Millar MBE
Millar at the Big Apple Convention in Manhattan, 2 October 2009
Born	(1969-12-25) 25 December 1969 (age 55) Coatbridge, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Area(s)	Writer
Notable works	The Authority Ultimate X-Men The Ultimates Superman: Red Son Wanted Ultimate Fantastic Four Civil War Wolverine: Old Man Logan Hit-Girl & Kick-Ass Kingsman

Mark Millar (born 24 December 1969) is a famous Scottish comic book writer. He is known for writing exciting stories for both Marvel Comics and DC Comics. Some of his most popular works include The Ultimates, Civil War, and Wolverine: Old Man Logan.

Many of his comics have been turned into blockbuster movies. For example, The Ultimates was a big inspiration for the 2012 film The Avengers. The Civil War comic series inspired the movie Captain America: Civil War, and Old Man Logan was the basis for the film Logan.

Millar also created his own universe of comics called Millarworld. This includes hit series like Wanted, Kick-Ass, and Kingsman, which have all been made into popular films. In 2017, the streaming service Netflix bought Millarworld to create new shows and movies based on his ideas.

For his contributions to film and literature, Millar was appointed a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2013.

Early Life

Mark Millar was born in Coatbridge, Scotland. He grew up with four older brothers and one older sister. His brother Bobby first introduced him to comics when he was only four years old. The first comics he read were about Superman and Spider-Man. He loved them so much that he once drew a spider web on his face with a permanent marker that wouldn't wash off in time for a family photo.

As a child, Millar was a fan of a Scottish TV show called Glen Michael's Cartoon Cavalcade. He even appeared as a guest on the show to talk about the history of comics.

Millar's mother passed away when he was 14, and his father died four years later. He went to Glasgow University to study politics and economics but left to follow his dream of becoming a comic book writer.

Career

Working with DC and Marvel

Millar signing a copy of Superman: Red Son at Midtown Comics in Manhattan

In the 1990s, Millar started writing for American companies. He began writing for DC Comics on Swamp Thing. He later wrote for Superman Adventures, a comic based on the popular animated TV series. One of his most famous Superman stories is Superman: Red Son. This comic imagines what would have happened if Superman's rocket had landed in the Soviet Union instead of the United States.

In 2000, Millar began writing for Marvel Comics. He was a key writer for their new Ultimate line, which updated classic characters for a new generation. He wrote Ultimate X-Men and co-created The Ultimates with artist Bryan Hitch. The Ultimates was a modern version of the Avengers and was a huge success.

In 2006, Millar wrote Civil War, a major Marvel storyline. In the story, superheroes are forced to choose sides when the government wants them to register their secret identities. The story was so popular it became the basis for the movie Captain America: Civil War.

Another famous story he wrote was "Old Man Logan" with artist Steve McNiven. This story is set in a future where supervillains have taken over the world. It was the main inspiration for the 2017 movie Logan.

Creating Millarworld

Millar and the Wanted co-creator, artist J. G. Jones at the Big Apple Convention, 2 October 2010

In 2003, Millar started Millarworld, a company for his own comic book creations. This allowed him to own the characters and stories he created with his artist partners.

Some of the first Millarworld comics were:

• Wanted: A story about a normal guy who finds out his father was a supervillain. It was made into a movie starring Angelina Jolie.
• Kick-Ass: A comic about a teenager who decides to become a real-life superhero, even though he has no powers. It was turned into a hit movie.
• The Secret Service: Co-created with artist Dave Gibbons, this comic is about a secret spy agency. It was adapted into the successful Kingsman movie series.
• Jupiter's Legacy: A story about the children of the world's greatest superheroes who struggle to live up to their parents' legacy.

In 2017, Netflix bought Millarworld. This means Netflix can create movies and TV shows based on Millar's many comics. The first shows from this deal were the live-action series Jupiter's Legacy and the anime series Super Crooks.

Public Image and Promotion

Millar is known for being an outspoken writer with strong opinions. He often uses creative and fun ways to promote his comics.

For example, he once held an online auction where the winner got to have the main character of Kick-Ass named after them. He also organized a "treasure hunt" where he hid early copies of his comics in cities around the world for fans to find.

In 2011, Millar helped set two Guinness World Records at a comic convention. He and over 60 other creators made a complete comic book in just 11 hours, 19 minutes, and 38 seconds.

Personal Life

Millar is a practicing Catholic. He has a daughter from his first marriage. He is now married to Lucy Unwin, and they have two children together. The family lives in Glasgow, Scotland. In 2005, he was diagnosed with Crohn's disease, a long-term health condition.

Adaptations of Millar's Work

Many of Mark Millar's comics have been adapted into successful movies and television shows.

Film

Television

See also

In Spanish: Mark Millar para niños