Bendis

Brian Michael Bendis (born 1967) is an American comic book writer widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in modern superhero comics. He is best known for a long and influential tenure at Marvel Comics and, beginning in 2017, for his projects at DC Comics.

At Marvel, Bendis helped redefine the company's storytelling in the 2000s with a slate of interconnected series and events. His Daredevil run (vol. 2, 2001–2006), illustrated by Alex Maleev, is credited with reinvigorating the character and bringing a cinematic, noir-influenced tone to mainstream comics. He launched Alias (2001–2004), a creator-owned series centered on Jessica Jones, and established Ultimate Spider-Man (2000–2009) with Mark Bagley, a modern reimagining of Spider-Man set in the Ultimate Universe. He co-created Miles Morales, who debuted in Ultimate Fallout (2011) and became a central Spider-Man in Marvel’s line. He also wrote House of M (2005), Civil War (2006–2007), and New Avengers (2005–2010), influential crossover events and team books that shaped Marvel’s publishing in that era.

In 2017 Bendis left Marvel to join DC Comics, where he began a run on Superman and contributed to other titles. His move was one of the highest-profile talent shifts in the industry and reflected the cross-publisher movement among leading creators.

His work is recognized for its character-driven storytelling and long-form arcs, and he has received multiple Eisner Awards for his writing. Miles Morales has become a prominent character beyond comics, appearing in animated films such as Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018).