Malignant Man is a 2011 graphic novel by James Wan.
Malignant Man | |
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Publication information | |
Publisher | Boom! Studios |
Format | Limited series |
Publication date | April – August 2011 |
No. of issues | 4 |
Creative team | |
Created by | James Wan |
Written by | James Wan (story) Michael Alan Nelson (writer) |
Artist(s) | Piotr Kowalski |
Letterer(s) | Steve Wands |
Colorist(s) | Jordie Bellaire |
Editor(s) | Matt Gagnon |
Collected editions | |
Softcover | ISBN 978-1608860708 |
Diagnosed with terminal cancer, Alan Gates is resigned to die, until he learns that his tumor is really a parasite. With a new lease on life and incredible, otherworldly powers, Alan must fight against an evil army buried beneath society's skin, all the while unlocking the secrets of his forgotten past.[1]
In June 2014, 20th Century Fox acquired the rights to the comic and set James Wan to direct and produce the adaptation.[2] In 2016, Brad Peyton signed on to direct the film with Wan still producing the film through his Atomic Monster banner.[3] One year later, Rebecca Thomas replaced Peyton as director.[4]
Wan would later clarify that his film Malignant was not based on the graphic novel despite the name similarities.[5]