
In 1998, Marvel brought in artists Joe Quesada and Jimmy Palmiotti as editors, tasking them with revitalizing some of their lesser-known characters, including Daredevil, Black Panther, the Inhumans, and the Punisher. The resulting ‘Marvel Knights’ line was mostly a hit, though the Punisher reboot didn’t quite succeed. Fans particularly enjoyed Paul Jenkins and Jae Lee’s take on The Inhumans, a 12-issue series praised for its careful character development and beautiful artwork. Given how well Jenkins and Lee worked together, it was natural to team them up again. Twenty-six years ago, they announced their next project, which created a lot of excitement in the comic book world.