Quesada: 'Comic writers key to movies'

Marvel editor-in-chief Joe Quesada has claimed the current crop of Marvel movies are destined for success because comic writers are involved in the projects.

Quesada said he plans to turn to creators for advice on all future films and believes other companies are beginning to adopt the same approach.

He told CBR: "The beauty of the Marvel films now is that guys who work in comics are involved. That's more than we could have said ten years ago about comic book movies that were getting made.

"Matt Fraction is a perfect example. He got to sit down with Jon Favreau and Kevin Feige and discuss the new Iron Man movie.

"Being the current Iron Man writer, Matt could offer a unique perspective on the character. Brian Michael Bendis is involved in the Marvel Creative Committee, as am I.

"I'm sure, from time to time, we'll be bringing more creators in as projects call for them. More and more, the Marvel film world reaches out to the comics world, and now you're starting to see that other studios and comic companies are taking note and are looking to copy that formula in some way."