Marvel announced today at the Fan Expo Dallas that Patrick Gleason has signed an exclusive contract with the company. Best known for his collaborations with Peter J. Tomasi at DC, co-writing and illustrating series like “Green Lantern Corps,” the ‘New 52’ era “Batman and Robin,” and the ‘Rebirth’ “Superman” run, Gleason will begin the new era of his career with a short story in July’s “Amazing Spider-Man” #25. The comic will mark only his second work for the company, after March 1999’s “X-Men Unlimited” #22 (written by Brian K. Vaughan). Here’s the press release:
Marvel Announces Exclusive Agreement with Pat Gleason!
The acclaimed artist brings his talent to the House of Ideas with new projects!New York, NY — May 5, 2019 — Marvel Entertainment is excited to announce that artist Pat Gleason will bring his distinctive style and ideas to Marvel in an exclusive agreement!
One of the most versatile creators in the comic industry, Gleason has lent his talent to numerous DC, Marvel, and Image properties over the years, helping to produce multiple New York Times best-selling books including Batman And Robin, Aquaman, Green Lantern Corps, JLA, and Welcome To The Working Week with Patton Oswalt.
Gleason, known for his striking dynamic art style, will be joining the incredible family of Spider-Man artists on today’s titles to bring the Marvel Universe to life, starting with a short story in Amazing Spider-Man #25 in July!
“Pat and I started our comic book careers together almost two decades ago, and ever since joining Marvel, he’s an artist I’ve been dying to work with here, to have him draw our incredible characters,” said Editor-in-Chief C.B. Cebulski. “I’m thrilled that the stars have now aligned and Pat’s joined us in the hallowed halls of the House of ideas. Trust me, the contributions he’s going to make to our comics are going to mind-blowing!”
“I am so pumped to be joining the Marvel family as a newly exclusive artist and writer,” said Gleason. “C.B. and everyone at Marvel have been so welcoming and enthusiastic about what we are going to do together, and it’s been nothing short of awesome! Since I was a kid, I’ve dreamed of working with their iconic, and now world-renowned heroes. It’s exhilarating at this point in my career to reach a new high point, and to be drawing the Amazing Spider-Man! I can’t wait for fans of the Marvel Universe to see the crazy and exciting comics we’re going to make together!”
Inaugurating his announcement at the Marvel Comics: Make Mine Marvel panel at Fan Expo Dallas, Gleason went on to reveal his take on the Marvel Universe with stunning new art, reflecting some of Marvel’s most highly-anticipated and iconic characters from Marvel’s current and upcoming titles for the year.
In the coming months, Marvel will reveal more of Gleason’s exciting work.
