CIVIL WAR and ULTIMATES scribe Mark Millar as Star Wars/Avengers writer for Marvel — is it real or hype? Here’s the latest. Rumors circulated that Marvel and Star Wars would unite for a first-ever crossover, with Mark Millar, the creator of Kick-Ass, returning to Marvel to helm Star Wars/Avengers. Then came a conflicting update: The Hollywood Reporter weighed in, suggesting the chatter may be blown out of proportion. They reported that the fan frenzy around a Star Wars/Marvel/Avengers crossover, supposedly written by Mark Millar, had sparked a lot of buzz, but that the project might not be happening after all. They even encouraged fans to take a breath and enjoy some blue milk and cookies instead.
Despite that, the original source behind the rumor remains a credible outlet for comic-book news. Millar, however, is known for stoking rumors intentionally or not, especially when attention helps promote his current and future projects.
Meanwhile, insiders pointed to another development: a highly anticipated trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu could be dropping very soon. Reports suggest a teaser might follow the divisive Super Bowl spot, appearing in the coming days.
Disney acquired Star Wars in 2012, and Marvel Comics quickly began publishing titles set in that galaxy. Yet, after Star Wars #1 launched in 2015, a true Marvel crossover has remained elusive for a decade, even in cover art imagination—think of Guardians of the Galaxy tangling with the Galactic Empire—but never in print.
This contrasts with other crossovers from 20th Century Studios properties, such as Aliens vs. Avengers, Predator vs. Spider-Man, and Planet of the Apes vs. Fantastic Four, which have already seen print.
Fresh off recent crossovers with DC Comics, Marvel seems poised to push for another long-awaited meeting on the page.
Rob Liefeld, the co-creator of Deadpool, has publicly sparred with Marvel on social media and recently claimed on X that a Star Wars/Avengers comic was in the works. Bleeding Cool followed up, reporting that the project is indeed moving forward and that Mark Millar would be writing the first full-blown cross- continuity Star Wars story. Millar is well-known for Civil War, The Ultimates, Kick-Ass, and runs on titles like Marvel Knights Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, and Ultimate X-Men.
Millar’s deal with Netflix’s Millarworld was announced in 2017. Over time, the output from that venture has included Jupiter’s Legacy (canceled after one season), an anime adaptation of Super Crooks, and a limited take on American Jesus in The Chosen One. There have been whispers that the Millarworld arrangement may have quietly ended, freeing Millar to pursue projects under Mark Millar Productions Ltd.
If Netflix’s arrangement has indeed wound down, this would be an ideal moment for Millar to return to a major publisher for a high-profile project that could push his work back into the spotlight. Could a Star Wars/Avengers crossover be enough to lure him back for one last hurrah before he launches his own studio? That’s the speculation doing the rounds.
If genuine, an official announcement would likely come soon, despite any conflicting statements from other creators. It’s possible we could see something in 2026, but for now fans should stay tuned for confirmation or denial as more sources weigh in.
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