Netflix’s move into the realm of comics may be confusing to some, although its acquisition of Mark Millar for The Magic Order would appear they have something larger at play than a comic book series.
Millar’s works, which include Kick-Ass, Wanted, and Kingsman: The Secret Service seem to have a knack for adaptations.
It’s certainly a different tactic than purchasing a comic book franchise and then adapting it, although Netflix surely will appreciate retaining a portion of the rights to the franchise and having its own original lineup of comic heroes that aren’t tied to DC or Marvel that they can create merchandise for.
Netflix has already made it clear they intend to adapt Millar’s work into a television series or film, so they might as well let the famed comic book writer do what he does best and leave the adaptation for down the road.