Netflix's First Acquisition Is Comic Book Publisher Millarworld

Mark Millar is the creator of Kick-Ass, Kingsman and Wanted

Netflix has acquired the comic book publisher Millarworld, giving the streaming service a handful of new titles even as it continues to build out its Marvel world.

Today, Netflix announced the deal as its first acquisition, which gives it comic titles such as Kick-Ass, Kingsman and Wanted. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but in a statement, the company said Millarworld titles will be turned into future Netflix Originals. The deal also lets Netflix bring Millarworld founder Mark Millar onboard.

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