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Marvel Needs New Imprints if the Company Wants to Take Bigger Risks
Marvel Comics has to create new characters and worlds to ensure they don't become stagnant, and an imprint will provide opportunities to take risks.
Luke Cage's Best Story Was Grittier Than His Netflix Series
Brian Azarello's Luke Cage series for Marvel's Max imprint gave the street-level hero a story grittier and more realistic than his Netflix series.
10 Marvel MAX Comics That Went Way Too Far
Marvel's MAX imprint was intended for mature readers. However, these books took characters like the Punisher places no one wanted to see.
Can X-Terminators Revive the Legacy of Marvel’s MAX Imprint?
Marvel's MAX imprint left behind a legacy of bullets, blood, and foul language -- and X-Terminators has proven itself worthy of reviving MAX's spirit
Howard The Duck And God Got Along Surprisingly Well
Did Howard the Duck meet God? Yes. Was it the way he always imagined? Not in the least. Quite a surprise for the duck and fans alike.
The 10 Best Marvel Max Comics of All-Time, Ranked
In 2001, MAX Comics was formed within Marvel Comics and these special series would be aimed at mature readers who can handle more adult content. This
10 Marvel Comics Imprints That We All Forgot About
With DC's Vertigo Comics imprint now a thing of the past, it seems the time is right to explore some of Marvel's forgotten comic imprints.
Marvel MAX: How the Mature Readers Imprint Reshaped Marvel's Future
Marvel's MAX imprint targeted mature readers with uncensored content, and it would have a surprising impact on the entire Marvel Universe.
"Jessica Jones" Stars are "Just Trying to Survive" Marvel's Darkest TV Show Yet
Eka Darville, Erin Moriarty and Wil Traval spoke with CBR about the upcoming Marvel/Netflix series and taking on its dark source material head on.
Garth Ennis' New Punisher Story is a Pre-Skull Prequel
Fan-favorite Punisher scribe says new story is set in Vietnam before Frank Castle was The Punisher, plus gives details on Section 8 for DC Comics.
Surviving & Surprising In Marvel NOW!
As the final tally for the Marvel NOW! relaunch shakes out, Axel Alonso explores why titles like "Daredevil" will stay the same, why "Uncanny X-Men" is a goner and what's next for Marvel MAX.
Punisher Strips Down in "Naked Kill"
Horror novelist Jonathan Maberry takes Frank Castle back to basics in "Naked Kill" by stripping the character of his usual weapons and replacing them with... a feather duster?
Swierczynski On Frank Castle: Punisher
In this month's "Punisher: Frank Castle" #66, the titular vigilante heads to Philadelphia, where he's forced into a lethal race against time. CBR News spoke with writer Duane Swierczynski about "Six Hours to Kill."
Swierczynski on "Werweolf By NIght"
Beware the full moon in January, because Marvel's most famous werewolf is back courtesy of MAX Comics and Duane Swierczynski. We spoke with the writer about the character that introduced him to comics.
Silent Night, Deadly Night: Aaron Talks "Punisher MAX X-Mas Special"
A crazed pimp, a few hitmen and a pregnant mob wife means Frank Castle isn't in for a Silent Night in "Punisher MAX X-Mas Special." We spoke with writer Jason Aaron about the one-shot.