Writer Spotlight

Discover Creator: Warren Ellis

Discover the works of Warren Ellis in this creator spotlight. Check out Ellis' acclaimed run on Iron Man: Extremis, as well as hit 90's series, Generation X and X-Calibre. Featuring the issues that secured Ellis' place as comic-book superstar!

Writer Spotlight: Warren Ellis

X-Calibre

in X-Calibre (1995) #1

What happens when Warren Ellis places the Excalibur team in the Age of Apocalypse? Enter a dark future with a nightmarish reality. Featuring art by Ken Lashley. A great read for any fan of post-apocalyptic thrillers!

Thunder God

in Thor (1966) #491

Check out Ellis' first issue on Thor's title series! First, Thor battles mortality, then, he battles the Enchantress! With art by acclaimed Marvel artist Mike Deodato Jr. A great pick-up point for a new reader!

Generation X

in Generation X (1994) #63

Ellis' first issue on the fan-favorite X-book of the 90's! Jam-packed with teenage-mutant angst, and Ellis' signature dark humor. A must-read for any X-fan!

X-Force

in X-Force (1991) #102

Warren Ellis kicked off his run on X-Force with a new roster, new team leader, and a new attitude. Professor Xavier's youngest students are now fighting threats that would challenge any seasoned X-Man! An entertaining and energized read.

The X-Man

in X-Man (1995) #63

The first issue in the "No Direction Home" story arc. Read Ellis' iconic run on the book about the future-dwelling X-Man. Featuring the painted art of Ariel Olivetti! A great blend of pathos and sci-fi!

Ultimate Fantastic Four

in Ultimate Fantastic Four (2003) #7

Ellis teams-up with artist Stuart Immonen to bring you the FF of the Ultimate Universe! The Fantastic Four discover that their colleague Victor Van Damme has also been affected by exposure to radiation.

Ultimate Nightmare

in Ultimate Nightmare (2004) #1

Ellis shakes up the Ultimate Universe with this thrilling read! The kick-off issue to one of the strangest and most eclectic teams Marvel has ever seen.

Extremis

in The Invincible Iron Man (2004) #1

Warren Ellis introduced a new technological age in his 2005 Iron Man run. Ellis is joined by artist Adi Granov to bring you the Extremis arc; one of the story lines featured in the film Iron Man 3! An iconic story arc that no fan should miss!

Nextwave: Agents of H.A.T.E.

in Nextwave: Agents of H.a.T.E. (2006) #1

Warren Ellis and artist Stuart Immonen team-up again for this delightfully off-beat series! The Agents of H.A.T.E take on the most unusual weapons of mass destruction, while trying to maintain team spirit. A fun series with Ellis' unique brand of weirdness!

Astonishing X-Men

in Astonishing X-Men (2004) #25

Ellis and Simone Bianchi usher in a dawn for the X-Men. The first issue on the run, "Second Stage", which follows the X-Men after the events of Messiah Complex. In other words, a picking-up point for any new or experienced reader!

Secret Avengers

in Secret Avengers (2010) #16

The first issue in Ellis' five issue run on Secret Avengers. The Secret Avengers, true to their namesake, are the covert operatives working under Nick Fury. Any fan of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D will want to check this one out!