Wrestling superstar cm punk and rob guillory chew on young thors idea for. Theres been lots of talk regarding all elite wrestling aew lately, though in making a comparison to image comics cm punk got burned by cofounder rob liefeld. Punk has some experience writing for marvel comics, having tackled fan favorite characters like drax and thor in the past. The wrestler aka phil brooks has been a fan since he picked up a g. The former wwe champion is turning to comic book writing for his next project. Apr 26, 2015 fanboyformer pro wrestler cm punk real name phil brooks will be cowriting a comic book series centered on the solo adventures of guardians of the galaxy character drax the destroyer, newsarama. Cm punk to write thor comic book script for marvel wwe. Oct 15, 2012 wwe champ cm punk writes an introduction for next months avengers vs. Phillip jack brooks born october 26, 1978, better known by the ring name cm punk, is an american mixed martial artist and retired professional wrestler. Cm punk is writing a guardians of the galaxy comic book. Cm punk to autograph new thor comic book in chicago. Wwe superstars comics to replace cm punk in reprints news. The straightedge superstar shifts from the squared circle to the world of comics, joining.
In 2014, cm punk took his leave from professional wrestling and has since focused on other things, such as sports and comic books. Phillip jack brooks, better known by the ring name cm punk, is an american mixed martial artist, comic book writer and former. Pro wrestler cm punk will be writing a story for februarys thor annual. His latest offering appears in the third issue of vertigos strange sports stories. Marvel comics eic axel alonso on cm punk writing a thor comic book, chris samnee and mark waid wrapping up their daredevil run next year, iron man as a marvel comics villain and more. Drax 2015 2016 master of kung fu 2017 thor annual 2015 timely comics. Punk will also be writing for other marvel books in 2015. The character, which is based on the norse deity of the same name, is the asgardian god of thunder who possesses the enchanted hammer, mjolnir, which grants him the ability to fly and manipulate weather amongst his other superhuman attributes. He is currently signed to both the ultimate fighting championship ufc, where he competes in the welterweight division, and to cage fury fighting championships cffc, where he works as a commentator. Volume 1 was a more enjoyable read than this, but this one did leave me wishing the mighty thor would release in the full volume quicker. Check out this interview with former pro wrestler, cm punk, and his recent position as writer for marvel comics. Marvel today announced at c2e2 that the soontodebut ufc fighter and chicago. Wrestler cm punk to write thor comic book beckett news.
Drax with cullen bunn, a thor annual, and masters of kung fu. Cm punk and noelle stevenson to write thor comics in 2015. Cm punk reveals which marvel character he wants to write next. Cm punk is now writing thor comics because any job beats. The goddess of thunder is cooler than the odinson has ever been. May, 2015 cm punk has made the leap from wwe to the ufc, but hes also begun a burgeoning career as a comic book writer. Phil cm punk brooks has written drax and thor comics, and now hes about to. Jun 23, 2016 cm punk, marvel comic writer and former wwe star, set for ufc debut in september. Also known for his prowrestling identity cm punk, phillip has also been noted as a. Oct 15, 2012 axel alonso, editorinchief of marvel comics, took time out of his insane schedule at the recently concluded new york comic con to talk about the release and the reigning wwe champions involvement in the project. Wwe world heavyweight champion cm punk talks about comics at the silver snail duration. Cm punk born phil brooks is also writing a comic book story for the upcoming thor annual, to be published by marvel comics.
Cm punk lashes out at the miz over wwe backstage segment chris perez jan 8. There punk will team with chew artist rob guillory for a. Cm punk writes introduction to marvel comics avengers vs. In a stunning announcement, marvel revealed that phil brooks. Media release the bestselling comic event of the year, hits store shelves in a limitededition, oversized collection with the avengers vs. Former wwe champion cm punk now a comic book writer. Fanboyformer pro wrestler cm punk real name phil brooks will be cowriting a comic book series centered on the solo adventures of guardians of. Cm punks english lessons return with new grammar slam series while many comic fans are familiar with the punisher, not everyone knows. Bombastic battles, colorful clothing and alliterative alter egos abound in their analogous arenas.
Nobody expects a prowrestler to be a brilliant comic book writer, but cullen bunn can oftentimes really. Props to both guys for living the dream, but is it any good. Cm punk working with marvel comics to write a script for thor in february. The straightedge superstar shifts from the squared circle to the world of comics, joining artist rob guillory for a tale about marvels young thor.
Nov 10, 2014 instead, cm punk has a new job with marvel. Cm punk makes comic book writing debut chicago tribune. Marvel newcomers give thor a punk makeover usa today. Punk has some experience writingfor marvel comics, having tackled fan favorite characters like drax and thor in the past. Cm punk on thor annual, potential future comics work albert ching. Nov 11, 2014 thankfully, if youre familiar with the name cm punk, you know hes more than qualified for the task of conjuring up a killer comic plot line. Now, the guy known as the best in the world has a new gig hes a comic book writer. Cm punk, marvel comic writer and former wwe star, set for ufc.
Former wwe star cm punk is writing a thor comic for marvel. Phillip jack brooks, better known by the ring name cm punk, is an american mixed martial artist, comic book writer and former professional wrestler. Cm punk has made the leap from wwe to the ufc, but hes also begun a burgeoning career as a comic book writer. The idea of cm punk real name phil brooks to join marvel was brought about in 2011 and finally came to fruition monday. Dec 01, 2014 cm punk will be at challengers comics feb. Cm punk, marvel comic writer and former wwe star, set for. Phil cm punk brooks gallery real name phillip jack brooks pseudonyms cm. That issue of thor will be cm punks first comicstyle script, and the wrestler says that he needed a bit of guidance to get into the comic writing groove for his stint on thor. The former wwe pro wrestler and recent ultimate fighting championship signee partners with chew comic book artist rob guillory for a story about a young and.
Cm punk to autograph new thor comic book in chicago chicago. Punk began his professional wrestling career on the american independent circuit. Nov 05, 2015 punk got folks talking with a tweet of he and dave bautista to promote his new comic book, where he writes the adventures of his old colleagues marvel movie character. Cm punk to pen thor story for marvel comics next year. Punk will be working with the eisneraward winning chew artist, rob guillory, who is. Punk, whose real name is phil brooks, is penning his first script for marvels thor franchise. Cm punk tackles monthly comic book series while preparing. Cm punk joins artist rob guillory in thor annual comic book. Thor 2014 2015 from marvel comics league of comic geeks. While many comic fans are familiar with the punisher, not everyone knows about paste pot pete. Not only has he signed a contract with the ufc, hes also building a resume as a comic book writer. Nov 11, 2014 former wwe champion cm punk officially joined marvel as a comic book writer, the company announced monday. Nov 22, 2014 marvel comics eic axel alonso on cm punk writing a thor comic book, chris samnee and mark waid wrapping up their daredevil run next year, iron man as a marvel comics villain and more. Xmen hardcover featuring an introduction from wwe superstar and champion, cm punk.
Now, punk is taking on a monthly book with one of the hottest. Obviously i was writing for marvel and it was my first time writing a comic book, so i definitely chose to do the marvel method. Punk has written for marvel previously, but only on two short stories involving thor for his debut with the comic book giant. Marvel to announce a cm punk comic on sunday could it be.
Drax 2016 cancel save other creators cm punk cullen bunn dalibor talajic eric powell erick arciniega jacob thomas jason aaron javier rodriguez jeff youngquist kathleen wisneski marcus to marguerite sauvage noelle stevenson rafael albuquerque rob guillory russell. One could call cm punk a writer, a fighter, or a wrestling champ, but one thing. Nov 11, 2014 cm punk and noelle stevenson to write thor comics in 2015. For his part, punk, a noted comic book fan, certainly brought his agame to the intro. Cm punk and his wife aj lee 5 things you didnt know. To some people, that might sound utterly ridiculous. Despite all i said, i quite enjoyed the read, though i had to ignore a lot of lame dialogue to do it. He is best known for his time in wwe, where he is recognized as the sixth longest reigning wwe champion of alltime. Cm punk to write new drax the destroyer ongoing series drax the destroyer, a comic character played in the movies by a former wrestler, will be written by a former wrestler. Exwwe star cm punk is now writing comic books for marvel. For his part, talajic drew on previous incarnations of the ferocious fighting hero to help give this more outthere tale a firm base.
According to an interview with punk on marvels website, hes been interested in. It was fun to have a new thor, who even wields mjolnir in ways the original thor couldnt, and as i said, the art really saves the book. What you might not know is that punk real name phil brooks is a big comic book fan and marvel comics announced monday that he will. Cm punk working on the thor annual, picture released with the. Thor odinson is a fictional superhero appearing in american comic books published by marvel comics. Thankfully, if youre familiar with the name cm punk, you know hes more than qualified for the task of conjuring up a killer comic plot line. Phil cm punk brooks has written drax and thor comics, and now hes about to put his own battling abilities to. Sportsentertainers have long been compared to comic book heroes and villains, and with just cause. Like his wife, cm punk is a comic book aficionado and like his wife, his interest in the comics also began at a very young age. Cm punk, marvel comic writer and former wwe star, set for ufc debut in september. Former wwe star cm punk is writing a thor comic for marvel the.