Mark Millar Recalls Financial Struggles and Backlash During Early Marvel Days
Mark Millar recently shared insights into the precarious financial state of Marvel Comics during the creation of The Ultimates. He also revealed that he faced a significant petition from fans calling for his termination during that period.
During a recent appearance, Millar described a time when Marvel faced bankruptcy, noting that colleagues dealt with bounced paychecks and office budget cuts. Despite these challenges, he convinced artist Bryan Hitch to join the project instead of taking a secure role at CrossGen. Millar also faced a campaign involving 20,000 signatures from fans who wanted him removed from the company. Ultimately, leadership at Marvel supported his creative vision, allowing the team to produce the influential series.
