Robert Kirkman Shocks Comics World, Says “I Don’t Care for Batman”
One of the most influential voices in modern comics has just shaken the industry and he did it with a single blunt line: “I don’t really care for Batman.”
That was Robert Kirkman on stage at ComicsPRO, speaking directly to retailers and creators and making it clear that he believes the future of comics does not lie in repeating the past.
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Kirkman, best known as the creator of Invincible and co-creator of The Walking Dead , used his keynote speech to challenge one of the industry’s biggest habits. He argued that comics often rely too heavily on characters created decades ago, from Batman in the 1930s to Spider-Man in the 1960s. And while he respects those icons, he made it clear that they were once new ideas too. That, he says, is the lesson the industry must remember.
Kirkman pointed to Invincible as proof. The series launched quietly years ago with modest sales. It struggled. It survived largely because of his stubborn commitment and the success of The Walking Dead. But today, thanks in large part to its animated adaptation on Amazon Prime Video , Invincible is thriving. Trade collections are flying off shelves. Merchandise is expanding. A new season is on the way. And the property now stands as one of the strongest brands in modern comics.
For Kirkman, that success highlights something bigger. He believes animation is the key to revitalizing the comics industry. He compared the American market to manga’s powerful pipeline into anime, arguing that comics adapted faithfully into animation can create a lasting feedback loop. Viewers discover the show, then buy the books. The books grow, then fuel more adaptations. It is a cycle he says is already working.
But he did not stop there. Kirkman also unveiled major new projects. He announced M.A.S.K. joining the Energon Universe and revealed a brand-new superhero series titled Terminal, co-written with Joe Casey and illustrated by industry heavyweights. His message was simple. Familiar brands work, but they must be refreshed. And completely new ideas must be nurtured, not abandoned too soon.
The stakes are real. Comic retailers are still recovering from the post-pandemic sales boom and decline. Kirkman urged them to take small chances on emerging titles, to help today’s unknown books become tomorrow’s mainstays.
His remarks may spark debate, especially among loyal fans of classic heroes. But they also shine a spotlight on a critical crossroads for the industry.
The question now is whether comics will cling to the past, or invest boldly in what comes next. Stay with us for continuing coverage on how these announcements could reshape the future of storytelling worldwide.
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