AWA Studios explained

Status:Active
Country:United States
Headquarters:New York City
Distribution:Simon & Schuster (books)
Publications:Comics

Artists, Writers & Artisans or AWA Studios is an American independent comic book publisher founded in November 2018 by Axel Alonso, Bill Jemas and Jonathan F Miller.

History

AWA Studios was founded in November 2018 by Axel Alonso and Bill Jemas from Marvel Comics, with the addition of Jonathan F Miller from Fandom. While Alonso and Jemas are Chief Creative Officers, Miller is a Senior Council member. The initials in the company's name stand for "Artists, Writers & Artisans". Initial funders included Lightspeed Venture Partners and James Murdoch's Lupa Systems. The SISTER media investment firm also contributed funding in March 2020. Over time, a Creative Council was joined by J. Michael Straczynski, Reginald Hudlin, Garth Ennis, Gregg Hurwitz, Margaret Stohl and Frank Cho. In September 2019, AWA announced a Retail Council to be assembled.

American Ronin was presented as a potential book from AWA in June 2019. In August 2019, Straczynski announced a new shared universe for AWA, debuting in 2020 with The Resistance. During New York Comic Con 2019, AWA released Upshot Now No. 0. AWA Studios premiered with four titles, released in March 2020 under its Upshot imprint.

In June 2021, AWA announced the foundation of its own film/TV division, being helmed by Zach Studin as President.

Since 2023, the Upshot Studios imprint was merged into AWA.

Key people

Leadership team

Creative council

Imprints

Current

Former

List of works

Series

Overview of AWA Studios series
TitleIssuesWriter(s)ArtistColoristStart dateConclusion dateNote(s)
The Resistance
  1. 1–6
J. Michael StraczynskiMike DeodatoFrank MartinMarch 18, 2020September 30, 2020Part of The Resistance universe.
Archangel 8
  1. 1–5
Michael MoreciC. P. SmithSnakebite CortezSeptember 23, 2020Standalone series.
Hotell
  1. 1–4
John LeesDalibor TalijicLee LoughridgeAugust 19, 2020Part of the Hotell universe.
Red BorderJason StarrWill ConradIvan NunesAugust 26, 2020Standalone series.
Year Zero
  1. 1–5
Benjamin PercyRamon RosanasLee LoughridgeApril 4, 2020September 30, 2020Part of the Year Zero universe.
Old HauntsOllie Masters
Rob Williams		Laurence CampbellMay 20, 2020October 28, 2020Standalone series.
Devil's HighwayBenjamin PercyBrent SchoonoverNick FilardiJune 3, 2020November 25, 2020Part of the Devil's Highway universe.
Bad MotherChrista FaustMike DeodatoLee LoughridgeAugust 5, 2020December 30, 2020Standalone series.
Grendel, Kentucky
  1. 1–4
Jeff McComseyTommy Lee EdwardsSeptember 2, 2020December 23, 2020
American Ronin
  1. 1–5
Peter MilliganACODean WhiteOctober 7, 2020February 17, 2021
Year Zero Vol. 2Benjamin PercyJuan Jose RypFrank MartinNovember 4, 2020March 24, 2021Part of the Year Zero universe.
E-RaticKaree AndrewsBrian ReberDecember 2, 2020April 28, 2021Part of The Resistance universe.
Byte-Sized
  1. 1–4
Cullen BunnNelson Blake IISnakebite CortezDecember 9, 2020March 31, 2021Standalone series.
Mann's WorldVictor GischlerNiko WalterJanuary 13, 2021April 21, 2021
Redemption
  1. 1–5
Christa FaustMike DeodatoLee LoughridgeFebruary 3, 2021June 30, 2021
Casual FlingJason StarrDalabor TalijicMarco LeskoFebruary 10, 2021May 27, 2021
ChariotBryan Edward HillPriscilla PetraitesMarch 3, 2021July 28, 2021
The Resistance: Uprising
  1. 1–6
J. Michael StraczynskiC. P. SmithSnakebite CortezApril 7, 2021September 29, 2021Part of The Resistance universe.
Marjorie Finnigan, Temporal Criminal
  1. 1–8
Garth EnnisGoran SudžukaMiroslav MrvaMay 5, 2021December 29, 2021Standalone series.
Moths
  1. 1–6
J. Michael StraczynskiMike ChoiJune 2, 2021November 24, 2021Part of The Resistance universe.
Fight Girls
  1. 1–5
Frank ChoSabine RichJuly 7, 2021November 17, 2021Standalone series.
Not All RobotsMark RussellMike DeodatoLee LoughridgeAugust 4, 2021December 29, 2021
Telepaths
  1. 1–6
J. Michael StraczynskiSteve EptingBrian ReberSeptember 1, 2021February 23, 2022
Out
  1. 1–5
Rob WilliamsWill ConradMarco LeskoOctober 6, 2021
KnightedGregg HurwitzMark TexeiraBrian ReberNovember 8, 2021March 30, 2022Part of The Resistance universe.
Hotell Vol. 2John LeesDalabor TalijicLee LoughridgeDecember 1, 2021April 27, 2022Part of the Hotell universe.
Crimson CageAlex CormackAshley CormackDecember 8, 2021April 20, 2022Standalone series.
The Fourth Man
  1. 1–4
Jeff McComseyMike DeodatoLee LoughridgeJanuary 5, 2022April 27, 2022
PrimosAl MadrigalFelipe FloresBrian ReberFebruary 2, 2022May 25, 2022
Hit Me
  1. 1–5
Christa FaustPriscilla PetraitesMarco LeskoMarch 2, 2022July 27, 2022
The JonesesMichael MoreciAlessandro VittiIve SvorcinaApril 6, 2022August 31, 2022Part of The Resistance universe.
Devil's Highway Vol. 2Benjamin PercyBrent SchoonoverNick FilardiMay 4, 2022September 28, 2022Part of the Devil's Highway universe.
NewthinkGregg HurwitzMike DeodatoLee LoughridgeJune 1, 2022October 26, 2022Standalone series.
AbsolutionPeter MilliganJuly 6, 2022November 30, 2022
SacramentMarcelo FrusinAugust 3, 2022December 28, 2022
E-Ratic 2: Recharged
  1. 1–4
Kaare AndrewsBrian ReberSeptember 7, 2022December 21, 2022Part of The Resistance universe.
Year Zero Vol. 0
  1. 1–5
Daniel KrausGoran SudžukaMiroslav MrvaOctober 5, 2022February 22, 2023Part of the Year Zero universe.
Trojan
  1. 1–4
Daniel KrausLaciMarco LeskoJanuary 4, 2023April 26, 2023Standalone series.
Black TapeDan PanosianDalibor TalijicIve SvorcinaFebruary 1, 2023May 24, 2023
Red ZoneCullen BunnMike Deodato Jr.Lee LoughridgeMarch 1, 2023June 21, 2023
Sins of the Salton Sea
  1. 1–5
Ed BrissonC. P. SmithJune 7, 2023October 4, 2023
The Ribbon Queen
  1. 1–8
Garth EnnisJacen BurrowsDan BrownJuly 26, 2023February 28, 2024
The Madness
  1. 1–6
J. Michael StraczynskiACOMarcelo MarioloAugust 9, 2023January 10, 2024
Rumpus Room
  1. 1–5
Mark RussellRamon RosanasIve SvorcinaSeptember 20, 2023January 24, 2024
Red Light
  1. 1–4
Sarah ChoPriscilla PetraitesMiroslav MrvaNovember 1, 2023February 14, 2023
U&I
  1. 1–6
J. Michael StraczynskiMike ChoiFebruary 7, 2024Part of The Resistance universe.

Announced series

Overview of upcoming AWA Studios series
TitleIssuesWriterArtistColorist
The Amazing OrdinaryMargaret Stohlalign="center" rowspan="4"
The Cong: Gorilla Warfarealign="center"
Lil' Freakin ManiacsKaare Andrews
YT SaviorAles KotRobert Sammelin

One-shots

Overview of AWA Studios one-shots
TitleWriter(s)Artist(s)Colorist(s)Release dateNote(s)
The Resistance: RebornsJ. Michael StraczynskiC. P. SmithSnakebite CortezJanuary 6, 2021Part of The Resistance universe.
ET-ERJeff McComsey
Dan Panosian		Javier Pulido
Shawn Crystal		Javier Pulido
Jean-Francois Beaulieu		October 13, 2021Part of the ET-ER universe.
ET-ER Vol. 2John Lees
Michael Coast
Stuart Moore		Mark Texeira
Nelson Blake II		June 8, 2022

Film and TV adaptations

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