Netflix has officially acquired Mark Millar's Millarworld comic book publishing company, with plans to develop its own movies and TV series based on Millar's original content. Millar will still continue to develop original stories and character properties for the streaming giant in the future, under the Netflix label.

The co-creator of the comic book source material for Kick-Ass, Nemesis).

Here is the official statement issued by Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos, regarding the company's acquisition of Millarworld:

“As creator and re-inventor of some of the most memorable stories and characters in recent history, ranging from Marvel’s The Avengers to Millarworld’s Kick-Ass, Kingsman, Wanted and Reborn franchises, Mark is as close as you can get to a modern day Stan Lee. We can’t wait to harness the creative power of Millarworld to Netflix and start a new era in global storytelling.”

Millar, who runs Millarworld with his wife Lucy, has also issued an official statement, regarding the Netflix deal:

“This is only the third time in history a major comic book company has been purchased at this level. I’m so in love with what Netflix is doing and excited by their plans. Netflix is the future and Millarworld couldn’t have a better home.”

Fox will release the sequel Starlight (some of which were being co-produced by Kick-Ass and Kingsman director Matthew Vaughn, with an eye on potentially directing).

The acquisition of Millarworld is an extension of Netflix's ongoing expansion efforts; something that has led the company to take out a The Irishman) over the next couple of years. It remains to be seen, however, if Netflix's t efforts with these directors and Millar prove to be as mutually beneficial as their previous collaborations have been.

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Source: Netflix

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