# Fashion Comics Marvel Comics to Launch Sartorial Mini-Series, ‘Models Inc.' By Going Like Sixty | Published 2009-05-26 | Marketing Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comic-models-rush-to-solve-fashion-crime References: [comicsalliance](http://www.comicsalliance.com/2009/05/21/beyond-mary-jane-fashion-models-in-marvel-comics/) [Marvel Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuf-of-legends) is launching Models Inc., a new comic series based on famous girls featured in [Marvel Comic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christian-louboutin-x-marvel) book history. Stories will include someone getting killed during New York Fashion week, at which point [Marvel Comic book models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dress-to-impress-mystery-models) will team up to solve the murder mystery. On Aug. 26, Marvel will release the first issue of “Models Inc.,” a sartorially minded mini-series that will unite some of its fashion-friendly supporting characters and push them into new starring roles. The comic book sleuth models also include Millie the Model, Patsy Walker (aka Hellcat) and Mary Jane, the model who is the wife of Spider-man. Millicent is the prime suspect in the murder of a set designer. It’s Charlie’s Angels meets Scooby Doo. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Marketing](https://www.trendhunter.com/marketing) > [Publicity Stunts](https://www.trendhunter.com/publicitystunts) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Fashion Comics:** A trend of incorporating fashion into comic book storylines to attract new audiences and create unique narratives. - **Sartorial Mini-series:** A trend of creating comic book mini-series with a focus on fashion and style to offer a fresh and exciting reading experience. - **Collaboration of Fashion and Comic Books:** A trend of collaboration between fashion brands and comic book publishers to create unique and collectible merchandise and storylines. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Comic Book Publishing:** Comic book publishers can explore opportunities to tap into the fashion industry and attract new readers by integrating fashion themes into their storytelling. - **Fashion Industry:** Fashion brands and designers can collaborate with comic book publishers to create limited-edition collections inspired by popular comic book characters and storylines. - **Entertainment Industry:** Entertainment companies can explore the potential of creating TV shows or movies based on fashion-focused comic book series, attracting a wide audience interested in both fashion and superheroes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Superhero-Inspired Comic Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-collection.md) - [Villain-Inspired Collaborative Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-kith.md) - [Comic Collab Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovo-x-marvel.md) - [Reimagined Beloved Character Comics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvel-and-disney.md) - [Villain-Themed Shoe Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kith-for-asics.md) - [Comic Book Hero Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comic-book-heros.md) - [Comic-Inspired Soda Cans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-heroes.md) - [Superhero Lifestyle Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fantastic-four-first-steps.md) - [Comic-Themed Tech Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-heroes-vs-villains.md)