Marvel Next

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Marvel Next was an imprint of Marvel Comics aimed at attracting a younger audience, particularly teenagers. Launched in 2005, the imprint featured a variety of new and existing characters in stories that were designed to be more accessible to new readers. The imprint was part of Marvel's broader strategy to diversify its readership and offer content that appealed to different age groups and demographics.

History

Marvel Next was introduced as a way to provide fresh and innovative stories that would appeal to a younger demographic. The imprint included both new series and relaunches of existing titles, often featuring teenage protagonists and themes relevant to younger readers. The initiative was part of Marvel's ongoing efforts to expand its audience and provide entry points for new readers.

Notable Titles

Several notable titles were published under the Marvel Next imprint, including:

• Runaways - Created by Brian K. Vaughan and Adrian Alphona, this series follows a group of teenagers who discover that their parents are part of an evil crime organization known as "The Pride."
• Young Avengers - Created by Allan Heinberg and Jim Cheung, this series features a team of teenage superheroes who take on the mantles of classic Avengers members.
• Arana - This series follows Anya Corazon, a teenage girl who gains spider-like powers and becomes a superhero.
• X-23 - Focuses on the character Laura Kinney, a female clone of Wolverine, as she navigates her identity and place in the world.

Impact and Legacy

Marvel Next was part of a broader trend in the mid-2000s to create more diverse and accessible content within the comic book industry. While the imprint itself was relatively short-lived, many of the characters and series introduced under Marvel Next have continued to be popular and influential. For example, the characters from Runaways and Young Avengers have been integrated into the broader Marvel Universe and have appeared in various other media, including television and film adaptations.

Related Pages

• Marvel Comics
• Runaways (comics)
• Young Avengers
• Arana (comics)
• X-23
• Brian K. Vaughan
• Adrian Alphona
• Allan Heinberg
• Jim Cheung
• Wolverine (character)