Marville (comics)

Marville was a short-lived and critically panned comic book series published by Marvel Comics in 2002. It was written and drawn by Jack Kirby (posthumously), with work assembled from unused and rejected material he had created for Marvel in the 1950s and 1960s. The series was intended to celebrate Kirby's legacy and offer a look at his unpublished works, but it was widely criticized for its incoherent storytelling, bizarre character designs, and perceived lack of editorial oversight.

The plot of Marville was largely nonsensical and difficult to follow. It featured a variety of unconnected characters and concepts, including robots, monsters, and futuristic technology. It was generally considered to be one of the worst comics Marvel has ever published. The series was cancelled after seven issues.

The main criticism of Marville centered around the perception that Marvel did not adequately prepare or edit the source material. While Kirby's original artwork and concepts were seen as having potential, the execution in Marville was considered sloppy and confusing. Critics argued that the project disrespected Kirby's legacy more than honored it. The fragmented nature of the source material, combined with the lack of a coherent narrative structure, contributed to the series' negative reception.