Marvel Comics has announced John Romita Jr. is returning to Marvel Comics this July. Romita Jr. switched over to DC Comics exclusively in 2017. Romita Jr. is a staple of so many Marvel projects–he has his own Visionaries graphic novel for crying out loud–and started his career at the House of Ideas.
John Romita Jr. was incredibly excited to join DC Comics, at the time, as he told AIPT he was especially since he got to draw Superman.
“I have been very fortunate more than a few times in my life, and now I can add this latest event to that list. I have returned to Marvel, the company that I started my career in, and I couldn’t be more thrilled!” said Romita via a press release sent to AIPT. “I am literally, at this very moment, working on my next big Marvel project, and it’s a blast!!! I am JUST as excited as I was when I first started, and I will do my best to let the work show that again. I hope fans will see that too!”
In celebration of his return, Marvel commissioned Romita Jr. to draw a bunch of the merry Marvel superheroes. Check it out below with inks by J.P. Mayer and colors by Marte Gracia.
It’s not yet known what Romita Jr. will be working on, but you can expect AIPT have the news as soon as we get it.
For more on this news, read the official press release below.
New York, NY— March 31, 2021 — John Romita Jr. is making his return to the House of Ideas! Starting this July, Romita will enter the Marvel Universe once again to draw some of Marvel’s most iconic characters and titles.
After beginning his career at Marvel decades ago, Romita’s art style has continued to be one of the most recognizable and respected in the comics industry. During his time at Marvel, Romita helmed distinctive runs on titles including Amazing Spider-Man, Uncanny X-Men, Iron Man, Daredevil, and many more. Romita will now bring his indelible talent to some of Marvel’s most iconic series starting later this year.
“I have been very fortunate more than a few times in my life, and now I can add this latest event to that list. I have returned to Marvel, the company that I started my career in, and I couldn’t be more thrilled!” said Romita. “I am literally, at this very moment, working on my next big Marvel project, and it’s a blast!!! I am JUST as excited as I was when I first started, and I will do my best to let the work show that again. I hope fans will see that too!”
Stay tuned for more information on John Romita Jr.’s next Marvel work coming later this July! For more information, visit Marvel.com.
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