Icon Comics is an

imprint Imprint or imprinting may refer to: Entertainment * ''Imprint'' (TV series), Canadian television series * "Imprint" (''Masters of Horror''), episode of TV show ''Masters of Horror'' * ''Imprint'' (film), a 2007 independent drama/thriller film ...

Marvel Comics Marvel Comics is an American comic book publisher and the flagship property of Marvel Entertainment, a divsion of The Walt Disney Company since September 1, 2009. Evolving from Timely Comics in 1939, ''Magazine Management/Atlas Comics'' in ...

for creator-owned titles, designed to keep select "A-list" creators producing for Marvel rather than seeing them take creator-owned work to other publishers.

History

It was launched in 2004 with Michael Avon Oeming and

Brian Michael Bendis Brian Michael Bendis (; born August 18, 1967) is an American comic book writer and artist. He has won five Eisner Awards for both his creator-owned work and his work on various Marvel Comics books.Bendis, Brian Michael and Oeming, Michael Avon, ...

superhero A superhero or superheroine is a stock character that typically possesses ''superpowers'', abilities beyond those of ordinary people, and fits the role of the hero, typically using his or her powers to help the world become a better place, ...

/detective series '' Powers'' and David Mack's ''

Kabuki is a classical form of Japanese dance- drama. Kabuki theatre is known for its heavily-stylised performances, the often-glamorous costumes worn by performers, and for the elaborate make-up worn by some of its performers. Kabuki is thought ...

'' moving to the imprint, both from

Image Comics Image Comics is an American comic book publisher and is the third largest comic book and graphic novel publisher in the industry in both unit and market share. It was founded in 1992 by several high-profile illustrators as a venue for creator-o ...

. In June 2005 the imprint's third title

J. Michael Straczynski Joseph Michael Straczynski (; born July 17, 1954) is an American filmmaker and comic book writer. He is the founder of Synthetic Worlds Ltd. and Studio JMS and is best known as the creator of the science fiction television series ''Babylon 5'' ...

's '' Dream Police'' was launched, followed in September by '' The Book of Lost Souls'', also from Straczynski. ''

Criminal In ordinary language, a crime is an unlawful act punishable by a state or other authority. The term ''crime'' does not, in modern criminal law, have any simple and universally accepted definition,Farmer, Lindsay: "Crime, definitions of", in C ...

'' by Ed Brubaker and

Sean Phillips Sean Phillips (born 27 January 1965) is a British comic book artist, best known for his collaborations with Ed Brubaker on comics including '' Sleeper'', ''Incognito'', the ''Criminal'' series of comics, '' Fatale'', '' The Fade Out'', and '' ...

is an ongoing crime comic also published by Icon.

Mark Millar Mark Millar (; born 24 December 1969) is a Scottish comic book writer and television producer who first came to prominence with a run on the superhero series '' The Authority'', published by DC Comics' Wildstorm imprint. Millar has written e ...

has described the deal with Icon in relation to his '' Kick-Ass'' series:

Titles

Following the move of

(as well as all of his comics) to

DC Comics DC Comics, Inc. ( doing business as DC) is an American comic book publisher and the flagship unit of DC Entertainment, a subsidiary of Warner Bros. Discovery. DC Comics is one of the largest and oldest American comic book companies, with the ...

in 2017, the Icon imprint has been dormant: * ''

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'' by writer

and artist Mark Bagley * ''

Casanova Giacomo Girolamo Casanova (, ; 2 April 1725 – 4 June 1798) was an Italian adventurer and author from the Republic of Venice. His autobiography, (''Story of My Life''), is regarded as one of the most authentic sources of information about the c ...

'' by writer

Matt Fraction Matt Fritchman (born December 1, 1975), better known by the pen name Matt Fraction, is an Eisner Award-winning American comic book writer, known for his work as the writer of '' The Invincible Iron Man'', '' The Immortal Iron Fist'', ''Uncanny X ...

and artists Gabriel Bá and Fábio Moon, moved back to

in 2014 * ''

'' by writer Ed Brubaker and artist

, moved to Image Comics in 2016 * '' Dream Logic'', by writer-artist David Mack * '' Dream Police'' by writer

and artist Sid Kotian, moved to Image Comics in 2014 * ''

Empress An emperor (from la, imperator, via fro, empereor) is a monarch, and usually the sovereign ruler of an empire or another type of imperial realm. Empress, the female equivalent, may indicate an emperor's wife ( empress consort), mother (empr ...

'' by writer

and artist

Stuart Immonen Stuart Immonen () is a Canadian comics artist. He is best known for his work on '' Nextwave'', '' Ultimate X-Men'', '' The New Avengers'', ''The Amazing Spider-Man'', and '' Ultimate Spider-Man''. His pencils are usually inked by Wade Von Grawba ...

* '' Hit-Girl'' by writer Mark Millar and artist John Romita Jr., moved to Image Comics in 2018 * '' Incognito'' by writer Ed Brubaker and artist Sean Phillips * '' Jack Kirby's Galactic Bounty Hunters'' * ''

'' by writer-artist David Mack, moved to

Dark Horse Comics Dark Horse Comics is an American comic book, graphic novel, and manga publisher founded in Milwaukie, Oregon by Mike Richardson in 1986. The company was created using funds earned from Richardson's chain of Portland, Oregon comic book shops know ...

in 2014 * '' Kick-Ass'' by writer Mark Millar and artist John Romita Jr., moved to Image Comics in 2018 * '' Kick-Ass 2'' by writer Mark Millar and artist John Romita Jr., moved to Image Comics in 2018 * '' Kick-Ass 3'' by writer Mark Millar and artist John Romita Jr., moved to Image Comics in 2018 * ''

Men of Wrath ''Men of Wrath'' is a 5-issue comic written by Jason Aaron and drawn by Ron Garney Ron Garney is an American comic book writer/artist, known for his work on books such as '' JLA'', ''The Amazing Spider-Man'', ''Silver Surfer'', ''Hulk'', '' ...

'' by writer Jason Aaron and artist Ron Garney * ''

Nemesis In ancient Greek religion, Nemesis, also called Rhamnousia or Rhamnusia ( grc, Ῥαμνουσία, Rhamnousía, the goddess of Rhamnous), was the goddess who personifies retribution, a central concept in the Greek world view. Etymology The ...

'' by writer Mark Millar and artist Steve McNiven * ''

Painkiller Jane Painkiller Jane is a fictional superhero created by Jimmy Palmiotti and Joe Quesada for Event Comics in 1995. Originally a five-issue mini-series, the character went on to star in numerous crossover titles with the likes of the Punisher, Vampirel ...

'' by writer Jimmy Palmiotti and artist

Joe Quesada Joseph Quesada (; born January 12, 1962'' Comics Buyer's Guide'' #1650; February 2009; page 107) is an American comic book artist, writer, editor, and television producer. He became known in the 1990s for his work on various Valiant Comics books ...

* '' Powers'' by writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Michael Avon Oeming, moved to

Jinxworld Brian Michael Bendis (; born August 18, 1967) is an American comic book writer and artist. He has won five Eisner Awards for both his creator-owned work and his work on various Marvel Comics books.Bendis, Brian Michael and Oeming, Michael Avon, ' ...

in 2018 * '' Scarlet'' by writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist

Alex Maleev Alex Maleev ( Bulgarian: Алекс Малеев) is a Bulgarian comic book illustrator, best known for the Marvel Comics' series ''Daredevil'' (vol. 2) with frequent collaborator Brian Michael Bendis. Career Coming from a fine arts background, ...

, moved to Jinxworld in 2018 * '' The Book of Lost Souls'' by writer J. Michael Straczynski and artist

Colleen Doran Colleen Doran is an American writer-artist and cartoonist. She illustrated hundreds of comics, graphic novels, books and magazines, including the autobiographical graphic novel of Marvel Comics editor and writer Stan Lee entitled ''Amazing Fant ...

* '' The Secret Service'' by writer Mark Millar and artist

Dave Gibbons David Chester Gibbons (born 14 April 1949) is an English comics artist, writer and sometimes letterer. He is best known for his collaborations with writer Alan Moore, which include the miniseries ''Watchmen'' and the Superman story "For the Man ...

, moved to Image Comics in 2017 * ''

Supercrooks ''Supercrooks'' is a four-issue comic book limited series by writer Mark Millar and artist Leinil Francis Yu. The series was published by the Icon Comics imprint of Marvel Comics from March–August 2012. Plot Johnny Bolt is a supervillain ...

'' by writer Mark Millar and artist Leinil Francis Yu * ''

Superior Superior may refer to: *Superior (hierarchy), something which is higher in a hierarchical structure of any kind Places *Superior (proposed U.S. state), an unsuccessful proposal for the Upper Peninsula of Michigan to form a separate state *Lake ...

'' by writer Mark Millar and artist Leinil Francis Yu * '' Takio'' by writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Michael Avon Oeming * ''

The United States of Murder Inc. ''The United States of Murder Inc.'' is a creator-owned comic book series written by Brian Michael Bendis originally published under Marvel Comics' Icon imprint. The title is illustrated by Michael Avon Oeming Michael Avon Oeming is an Ame ...

'' by writer Brian Michael Bendis and artist Michael Avon Oeming

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Icon Comics Catalog
* {{Marvel Comics Publishers of adult comics Marvel Comics imprints

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