The adrenaline-fueled world of the Creed franchise is expanding beyond the big screen, as the beloved boxing saga led by Michael B. Jordan makes its way into the comic book realm. Moreover, with the recent release of Creed III, directed by Jordan himself, fans now have another reason to rejoice as a brand new comic series based on the franchise is set to hit shelves soon.

Despite Hollywood legend Sylvester Stallone not being in the movie, it has done quite well at the box office. Jordan’s directorial debut received praise from many and also had a $100 million box-office collection worldwide in its opening week. Now, the Hollywood actor looks to branch out into the world of comics and take the franchise to the next level.

With the upcoming comic series, fans will have the opportunity to delve deeper into the world of the Rocky/Creed franchise. Moreover, the comics will be spearheaded by the creative vision of Jordan himself, along with the collaborative efforts of LaToya Morgan, Jai Jamison, and artist Wilton Santo. In addition, the books will be hitting stores this June.

Jordan recently shared a post by Boom Studios announcing the launch of this series. This expansion into the comic book medium provides an exciting avenue for fans to explore the characters, their motivations, and their journeys in a whole new way. Moreover, they were quick to jump on and share their thoughts on the expansion of this legendary franchise.

Fans react as Michael B. Jordan shares the announcement of the ‘Creed’ comic franchise

A user named Kasandra said that these books needed to be in her collection to expand it further. “Definitely need to get this an expand my collection,” she wrote. Another user named Brittney wondered how she could pre-order the books. “This is fire! How can we preorder?” she wrote. Moreover, a user named Fajar Ponco claimed that it would be better if there was a Rocky cameo in the books. “Would be dope if they have Rocky Cameo,” he wrote.

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A user named Austin couldn’t contain his excitement and was eager for the books to release. “This is incredible!! can’t wait,” he wrote. Lastly, a user named Therese Adelfio Dauge had high hopes for the upcoming comics. “This is going to be great!” she wrote.

As the Creed franchise continues to entertain audiences worldwide, this announcement adds a thrilling chapter to the saga. With Creed III’s recent success at the box office, fans are eagerly anticipating the release of this dynamic comic series. However, only time will tell whether the books will match the impact of the movies. What did you think about Creed now being adapted as a comic franchise? Let us know in the comments below.

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