Paul Jenkins (Marvel)
Lead Character IP & Soul Architect
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Jenkins_(writer)
Paul Jenkins: The Storyteller Behind Legends
Prolific multi-billion dollar franchise writer and creator
Paul Jenkins is one of the most versatile, prolific, and impactful writers of our time—a master craftsman whose fingerprints are on some of the most iconic characters and franchises in modern culture. With over three decades of experience spanning comics, film, television, video games, and transmedia storytelling, Jenkins is a proven worldbuilder who has shaped fan-favorite universes and pioneered new formats for immersive narrative.
Creator of The Sentry – Marvel's Forgotten God
At Marvel, Jenkins created The Sentry, one of the most complex and compelling characters of the modern age. A powerful commentary on mental health, heroism, and duality, The Sentry was a bold narrative experiment that helped redefine psychological storytelling in superhero comics—and it worked. His take on the Marvel Universe through Inhumans earned him the Eisner Award, comics’ highest honor.
The Sentry is currently in theaters in Marvel's Thunderbolts movie.
First Writer at Mirage Studios – Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Jenkins cut his teeth at Mirage Studios, becoming the first writer ever hired by the original creators of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. That early brush with indie IP taught him how to protect creative DNA while scaling it into a phenomenon—an ethos that still guides his work.
Narrative Architect of God of War (2018)
In the world of AAA games, Paul was a key narrative lead on Sony Santa Monica’s God of War reboot, one of the most awarded games in history. He helped reinvent Kratos, transforming him from a rage-filled antihero into a layered, mythic father figure. This reboot was not just a technical marvel but a storytelling triumph—and Jenkins was at its core.
Transmedia Visionary
Few writers move so fluidly across mediums. Jenkins has:
Written Hellblazer, Wolverine: Origin, Spectacular Spider-Man, and Batman arcs praised for their emotional depth.
Led narrative design for blockbuster games including The Darkness, Prototype, and Twisted Metal.
Developed original IP for film, graphic novels, and VR, often serving as both creator and showrunner.
His work is marked by emotional intelligence, psychological realism, and high-concept myth-making—traits that give his stories longevity across platforms.
Awards & Recognition
Eisner Award Winner (Inhumans)
Multiple nominations for BAFTA, WGA, and GDC awards
Widely regarded as one of the few writers who truly understands the mind of the hero—and the monsters they face within.
The Bull Case
Paul Jenkins is a creative blue-chip asset—a proven talent with:
IP creation capability (The Sentry, Replica, Fairy Quest)
AAA worldbuilding experience (Marvel, Sony, DC, Image, 2K, Activision)
Vision for the future of narrative in AI, VR, and transmedia
A 30+ year track record of working with the biggest companies in entertainment—and delivering every time
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