Ironheart’s co-creator says Marvel Studios did not pay him a penny for the Disney+ series

Mike Deodato Jr. he is proud to see Ironheart On the screen, but he is not exactly celebrating.

The veteran artist of comics, who has co-creating Riri Williams (Aka Ironheart) with the writer Brian Michael Bendis In Invincible Iron Man Vol. 3 #7 In 2016, he went to Instagram to share his complicated feelings on the next Ironheart Disney+ series of Marvel.

While he is enthusiastic about seeing a character who has helped to give life to live-action comics, he is also clarifying that Marvel has not compensated for anything.

“As a comic artist, there are few more satisfying feelings than seeing a character you have helped to create life on the big screen.

“But as far as I celebrate this moment, there is a bitter advantage. See, while Marvel has built an empire of billion value on the back of its creators, the compensation model did not keep up with success.”

Generally, Marvel pays the creators a one -off commission when their characters or plots are adapted, and is usually about $ 5,000, as well as a red carpet invitation.

It is more a token “thanks” than a significant compensation. In many cases, that token looks more like a rethinking. Just ask And Brubakerthat according to what was reported it was paid for more for his cameo The winter soldier that for the creation of the character of Winter Soldier.

Then there is Jim Starlinwho said DC paid him more for a kgbeast cameo Batman V Superman Of what Marvel paid for him for using Thanos, Gamora and Drax. Deodato Jr. added:

“It is not about me. It concerns the principle. When a character in which you poured your heart helps to feed the engine of a machine of many billion dollars, a small part of that success seems only right.”

Deodato’s frustration echoes to a greater problem that has gurgling under the surface of the expansions of the media of Marvel and DC and which is the lack of significant recognition for the original creators behind the intellectual property that guides the films of billions of dollars and streaming content.

“The creators do not ask for billions or even millions. Just a nod of the garment, a little recognition and a share that reflects the contribution they have given. It is not just a good ethics, it is a good activity.”

Deodiato warned that if the tendency continues, more artists and writers will shift their attention to the projects owned by the creator in which they maintain control and profit from their work rather than giving their best ideas to Marvel or DC under the rental agreements.

“Marvel, you can do better. And I really hope you will do it, for the good of the characters we love and the creators who give them to life.”

Ironheart He previewed on June 24 on Disney+ with a decrease in three episodes and will perform a total of six episodes. Although he introduced a new great character, the series had a minimum promotion and to judge from the response of the fans when the trailer was released, their not very excitement for the show.

Regardless of this, Disney and Marvel should really rethink the way they treat their comic book writers and artists who create things they use in the MCU.