In a bid to expand its superhero credentials, Netflix has made its first acquisition, comic-book company Millarworld, with the intention of adapting characters from the publisher’s titles into movies, series and kids’ shows that will be available only to Netflix subscribers.
The Los Gatos, Calif.-based Netflix didn’t disclose how much it paid for Millarworld, which was launched in 2004 by the Scottish comic-book author Mark Millar.
Some of the publisher’s graphic novels, including “Kick-Ass,” “Wanted” and “Kingsman,” have already been turned into movies by other major studios.
Netflix said that as part of the deal, Millarworld will continue to create and publish new stories and character franchises under the Netflix label.
