7 Comic Book Story Arcs That Were Never Finished (And Why)
6. The Crew
Ta-Nehisi Coates has been turning in some brilliant tales over at the House of Ideas. From Black Panther to Captain America, Coates' comics always find a way to be politically intriguing, socially conscious, and utterly, utterly gripping. Black Panther and The Crew, a comic co-written alongside Yona Harvey, was no exception, but it only lasted two issues before it was cancelled, meaning that both writers and artist Butch Guice were only able to wrap up the first arc, which totalled six issues altogether.
By all accounts, Coates and Harvey were able to finish a story, but it wasn't the whole story. The Crew had so much potential and it was evident there was a lot more in the pipeline.
Sadly, Marvel were left unconvinced by the comic's sales, and killed it off before contemplating how well the book could have performed in trade paperback collections. Even more frustrating is that Marvel barely promoted the comic before its release, a familiar issue that's vexed multiple creators, with some even taking to financing their own promo out of their own pocket.
The Crew had clear potential. And if Marvel had supported it properly, it may well have been able to continue.