Haden Blackman is the new writer on the upcoming All-New Marvel Now Elektra. Blackman left Batwoman earlier this year over editorial issues and now joins artist Mike Del Mundo on the new solo series starring the deadly assassin born in the Frank Miller Daredevil era.
Marvel Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso made the announcement on Comic Book Resources. While discussing artistic legacy with Elektra, Alonso introduced writer Zeb Wells who explained why he’s bowing out of the book.
“All the classic Elektra stories — from what Frank Miller did on “Daredevil” to what Bill Sienkiewicz did on “Elektra: Assassin” — had a unique visual identity, a sort of progressive, experimental aesthetic. So I’m certain that was bouncing around in the back of [Editor] Sana Amanat’s brain when she tapped Mike. He’s a versatile draftsman and amazing conceptual artist, and I reckon he’ll bend a few reader’s brains with his storytelling and layouts. That said, Sana and her Group Editor, Steve [Wacker] decided to hold the book off for one month because of some curveballs that came up soon after we announced the book. In fact, let me bring in special guest Zeb Wells to explain…
“Anyone who knows me knows this book has been a dream of mine since I started writing comics ten years ago. Unfortunately, after Steve moved heaven and earth to make the book happen, commitments in television won’t allow me the time to craft it with the care it deserves.
So I had to make the heartbreaking decision to walk away, and Steve and Sana had to make the less-heartbreaking decision to replace me with someone twice as talented: Haden Blackman of “Batwoman” fame.
It’s a surreal feeling to be this excited for a book I wanted to be writing so badly, but I can’t wait to get it at my comics store in April. And I want to thank everyone at Marvel for being understanding about the whole situation. Hopefully, I’ll be back at Marvel soon with a new project when my schedule opens up.” said Wells.
Haden Blackman from Batwoman to Elektra, starting in 2014.
Above is a classic image of Elektra #25.
By Editor