Jessica Jones Co-Creator Collaborating on 3 Prime Video Shows Inspired by His Comics

Miles Morales co-creator Brian Michael Bendis is expanding his creative works by developing three of his independent comics into TV shows on Prime Video. Known for co-creating iconic Marvel characters like Jessica Jones and Maria Hill, Bendis also runs his own independent publication company called ****Jinxworld.

Variety has reported that Prime Video will be adapting three of Bendis' comic book series from his ****Jinxworld imprint into TV shows. The shows in development are Jinx, Murder Inc., and Pearl, all of which are expected to deliver action-packed and thrilling storylines. This project is part of a first-look deal between Bendis and Amazon, bringing together a diverse group of creative talents to bring these comics to life on screen.

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Jinx follows a group of criminals led by bounty hunter Jinx Alameda as they search for missing mob money, going up against other criminal groups that want it for themselves. Murder Inc. focuses on Valentine Gallo, a man on the run from gangsters and the CIA in an alternate version of the United States. Finally, Pearl features its titular Pearl Tanaka, a Japanese American with albinism who becomes an assassin for the yakuza. All three shows promise crime and action alongside memorable characters ****Jinxworld readers will be familiar with.

Bendis will serve as executive producer on all three shows, with co-creators Michael Oeming (Murder Inc.) and Michael Gaydos (Pearl) serving as EPs on their respective shows. Showrunners have also already signed on to each project, with Ayelet Waldman and Michael Chabon (Star Trek: Picard) for Jinx, Tze Chun (I’m a Virgo) for Murder Inc., and Chris Collins (The Man in the High Castle) for Pearl. With experienced TV personnel at the helm, it seems Bendis' comic series will get adaptations worthy of the platform.

Bendis' deal with Amazon opens the possibility for more of his comics to be adapted in the future, besides the three series that have already been confirmed. This could potentially include his collaborations with Dark Horse Comics making their way to television screens. Currently, the main focus remains on adapting Jinx, Murder Inc., and Pearl, introducing them to a new audience through Prime Video.

As of now, release dates for Jinx, Murder Inc., and Pearl have not been announced.

Source: Variety

Editor's P/S:

The adaptation of Brian Michael Bendis' ****Jinxworld comics into TV shows on Prime Video is an exciting development for fans of the independent publisher. Bendis has a proven track record of creating compelling characters and storylines, and his ****Jinxworld imprint has produced several critically acclaimed series. With experienced showrunners attached to each project, it seems likely that these adaptations will be faithful to the source material while also bringing something new to the table.

The diverse range of characters and settings in Bendis' comics is sure to appeal to a wide audience. Jinx follows a group of criminals in a noir-inspired setting, while Murder Inc. focuses on a man on the run from gangsters and the CIA in an alternate version of the United States. Pearl features a Japanese American assassin with albinism. All three shows promise crime, action, and memorable characters, making them a must-watch for fans of the genre.