{"id":232792,"date":"2025-10-29T21:41:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T21:41:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/232792\/"},"modified":"2025-10-29T21:41:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T21:41:08","slug":"deadpool-wolverine-and-amazing-spider-man-writer-zeb-wells-tapped-to-pen-legendarys-buck-rogers-reboot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/232792\/","title":{"rendered":"DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE And AMAZING SPIDER-MAN Writer Zeb Wells Tapped To Pen Legendary’s BUCK ROGERS Reboot"},"content":{"rendered":"

Legendary acquired the rights to the iconic sci-fi character Buck Rogers five years ago, and the movie is finally taking shape with the addition of Deadpool & Wolverine writer Zeb Wells.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In 2020, it was reported that the studio had plans for the character to appear in a movie, live-action series, and anime series. It’s unclear whether those small-screen projects are\u00a0still in active development, but Wells boarding the character’s feature marks a big step forward.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Plot details are being kept under wraps, but Wells has plenty of material to mine with a Buck Rogers movie. The character debuted in the\u00a01928 novella Armageddon 2419 A.D. by Philip Francis Nowlan, published in Amazing Stories.<\/p>\n

A former World War I pilot, Rogers is trapped in a mine, exposed to radioactive gas, and awakens in the 25th century after 500 years in suspended animation. He joins a rebellion against oppressive rulers, notably the Han Airlords.<\/p>\n

The character gained fame through a 1929 comic strip, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century A.D., the first science fiction comic, running until 1967. Buck has also appeared in a 1939 film serial, radio series (1932\u20131947), and TV adaptations, including Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (1979\u20131981).<\/p>\n

His adventures typically involve space travel, futuristic technology, and battles against tyrants, with allies like Wilma Deering and Dr. Huer. The character inspired sci-fi tropes and influenced later franchises like Star Wars, so seeing how he’s reimagined for a contemporary audience promises to be a lot of fun.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Wells has helped out on many Marvel Studios movies and TV shows, including\u00a0Thor: Love and Thunder, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, and The Marvels. He was also the Head Writer on Marvel Animation’s Marvel Zombies TV series, and recently wrapped up a controversial run on The Amazing Spider-Man comic book.<\/p>\n

We say “controversial,” but the main problem fans had with his stint on the title was Ms. Marvel’s death\u2014which led to her being resurrected as a mutant rather than an Inhuman\u2014and Mary Jane’s relationship with a man named Paul instead of Peter Parker. Both decisions would have been made by Marvel Comics’ editorial teams.\u00a0<\/p>\n

More recently, Wells wrote the Deadpool\/Batman crossover comic, which is already on its third printing. As a bonus for getting this far, we’ve included some details on that for you below.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Following its sold-out launch and hit Second Printing, DEADPOOL\/BATMAN #1 will receive a much-demanded THIRD PRINTING this December, giving you a chance to pick up one of the biggest comic books of the year just in time for the holidays! The Third Printing will feature an ALL-NEW variant cover by industry legend Adam Kubert as well as new versions of Russell Dauterman and Esad Ribi\u0107\u2019s original variant covers.<\/p>\n


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The Third Printing of DEADPOOL\/BATMAN #1 will go on sale December 10, preceded in November by BATMAN\/DEADPOOL #1, a crossover one-shot published by DC.<\/p>\n

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