Mark Millar

Quick Facts

Full Name	Mark Millar
Occupation	Comic Book Author
Date Of Birth	Dec 24, 1969(1969-12-24)
Age	55
Birthplace	Coatbridge
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	Scotland
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Mark Millar Biography

Mark Millar is one of the most popular and richest Comic Book Author who was born on December 24, 1969 in Coatbridge, Scotland, United Kingdom. An acclaimed comic book author responsible for Wanted, Kick-Ass, The Secret Service and Marvel’s Civil War, all of which were adapted into highly popular feature films. He also wrote numerous films that include Sonic the Hedgehog, Superman, Fantastic Four, and The Ultimates.

The adaptations to film of his comics Kick-Ass and Kingsman The Secret Service were directed by Both of the film adaptations of his comic books Kick-Ass and Kingsman: The Secret Service were directed by Matthew Vaughn..

Mark Millar MBE (/ˈ m ɪ l ər / ; born 24 December 1969) is a Scottish comic book writer, known for his work on The Authority, the Ultimates, Marvel Knights Spider-Man, Ultimate Fantastic Four, Civil War, Kingsman: The Secret Service, Wanted, Chrononauts, Superior and Kick-Ass, the latter seven of which have been, or are planned to be, adapted into feature films.

Millar’s first job as a comic book writer came when he was still in high school, writing Trident’s Saviour with Daniel Vallely providing art. Saviour combined elements of religion, satire and superhero action. During the 1990s, Millar worked on titles such as 2000 AD, Sonic the Comic and Crisis. In 1993, Millar, Grant Morrison and John Smith created a controversial eight-week run on 2000 AD called The Summer Offensive. It was during this run that Millar and Morrison wrote their first major story together, Big Dave.

Six siblings in total, the youngest is blessed with four older brothers as well as an older sister. His mother passed away at 14 at the age of 64. the following year his father passed away at the age of sixty-five. The couple, who divorced, Gill have a daughter.

Mark Millar Net Worth

Mark Millar is one of the richest Comic Book Author from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mark Millar 's net worth $25 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He entered comics at the age of 4 when his brother Bobby encouraged him to purchase comics while visiting his brother in university. Although he embraced comics fast, the parents did not think it was a suitable career choice and he instead pursued studies in economics and politics on the campus of Glasgow University for some time.

He also established Millarworld as a publisher accountable for the creation of works owned by creators like Kick-Ass, War Heroes, and The Unfunnies.

Millar was born 24 December 1969 in Coatbridge, Scotland. His parents were also born in Coatbridge, and Millar spent the first half of his life in the town’s Townhead area, attending St Ambrose High. He has four older brothers, and one older sister, who are 22, 20, 18, 16 and 14 years older than him, respectively. His brother Bobby, who today works at a special needs school, introduced him to comics at age 4 while attending university by taking him to shops and purchasing them for him. Still learning to read, Millar’s first comic was the seminal The Amazing Spider-Man #121 (1973), which featured the death of Gwen Stacy. He purchased a Superman comic that day as well. Black and white reprinted comics purchased by his brothers for him would follow, cementing his interest in the medium so much that Millar drew a spider web across his face with indelible marker that his parents were unable to scrub off in time for his First Communion photo a week later. Millar has named Alan Moore and Frank Miller as the two biggest influences on his career, characterizing them as “my Mum and Dad.” Other writers he names as influences include Grant Morrison, Peter Milligan, Warren Ellis and Garth Ennis. More recent writers that have impressed him include Jason Aaron and Scott Snyder.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Mark Millar Dating?

According to our records, Mark Millar married to Gill Millar , Lucy Unwin. As of December 1, 2023, Mark Millar’s is not dating anyone.

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In 2006, Millar, joined by artist Steve McNiven, began writing the Marvel miniseries Civil War a seven-issue limited series revolving around the passing of Superhuman Registration Act as a result of the death and destruction unintentionally caused by superheroes and turned Captain America and Iron Man onto opposing sides, the book formed the basis for the film Captain America: Civil War. In 2009 Millar wrote the dystopian “Old Man Logan” storyline, which appeared in the Wolverine series, and was set in a possible future in which Wolverine, having been traumatized by his murder of the X-Men (an event prompted by Mysterio’s illusions), became a recluse, after which the United States government collapsed, and the country fell under the control of various supervillain enclaves. Needing rent money for his family’s farm, Wolverine comes out of retirement when called upon by Hawkeye.

Facts & Trivia

Mark Ranked on the list of most popular Comic Book Author. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Mark Millar celebrates birthday on December 24 of every year.

In August 2011, Millar appeared in his native Coatbridge to unveil a superhero-themed steel archway beside the Monkland Canal that was created by sculptor Andy Scott, with help from the students at his alma mater, St Ambrose High School. The six metre-high archway, which was inspired by Millar’s work, depicts a superhero named Captain Coatbridge and two female superheroines, and was created as part of efforts to regenerate the canal.

Top Facts about Mark Millar

1. Mark Millar is a Scottish comic book writer.
2. He has worked for Marvel and DC Comics.
3. His creations include Kick-Ass, Wanted, and Kingsman.
4. Millar’s comics have been adapted into successful films.
5. He co-founded the independent publisher Millarworld in 2004.
6. In 2017, Netflix acquired Millarworld for an undisclosed sum.
7. The first project under the Netflix deal was “The Magic Order”.
8. Millar received an MBE for services to film and literature in 2019.
9. He has sold over 25 million comics worldwide.
10. Millar is known for his edgy and provocative storytelling style.

Is Mark Miller related to Frank Miller?

Mark Miller is named in homage to Frank Miller , original creator of Elektra.

Are Mark Millar comics connected?

Over the years of existence of Millarworld, Mark Millar’s sprawling collection of titles at Icon and Image, Millar’s insisted that they’re all connected even though logically, it didn’t necessarily make sense.

Where is Mark Millar now?

Netflix. Netflix bought Millarworld in August, 2017 and now owns the full rights to all 17 properties purchased , later hiring Mark and his wife Lucy to act as President and CEO of their Millarworld line and help develop these comic-books into big-budget movies, shows and animated series.

Who is Mark Miller?

Mark Miller
Occupation| Actor, director, producer, writer
Years active| 1954-present

Who is Mark Miller in Elektra?

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