Newly Minted DC Comics Writer Brian Michael Bendis Reveals He Almost Died

John F. Trent |

Dec 9, 2017

Newly minted DC Comics writer and former Marvel Comics writer Brian Michael Bendis revealed on Twitter he almost died last week after he had a MRSA infection. The MRSA infection blinded him for four days and almost killed him on Monday.

so, 1 week ago I woke up in intensive care because of a surprise MRSA infection that grabbed & blinded me for 4 days. this was the worst week of my life. I almost died on Monday. it'll take months to recover. i wasn't even going to share it was so bad..

— BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (@BRIANMBENDIS) December 9, 2017

Bendis says his wife saved his life and many of his friends within the comics industry “surrounded [him] in a wall of love.”

my wife literally saved my life. my friends surrounded me in a wall of love. fraction didn't leave my bedside for two days. my face had swelled shut. @DavidWalker1201 @Oeming @takisoma (& many non comics pals) just descended on my family & kept my kids safe….

— BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (@BRIANMBENDIS) December 9, 2017

Fortunately, Bendis reports he is home and he’s recovering in his home. He credits his recent healthy eating and weight loss for helping him recover so quickly. Bendis also showed his intense dedication and love for comics. While still recovering from a near death situation, he’s already thinking about his commitments to both DC Comics and Marvel Comics. He reports both DC and Marvel will let him do his work when he can.

I'm home. miraculously. my recent healthy eating & weight loss helped me bounce out of the hospital and I'm recovering here at home. I look like actual shit but I feel alive. @JoeQuesada hasd my back. marvel & DC both agreed to let me do my work when I can. I can and need to…

— BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (@BRIANMBENDIS) December 9, 2017

Bendis then thanks the fans for their support especially from those who picked up his recent issues featuring Jessica Jones and Miles Morales. Along with giving thanks to fans he notes he is in on the mend and getting better every day.

but today, waking up to your reactions to Jessica & miles, (both coming out on the same day) was such a reversal of fortune to where I was last week that I could not even process it. thank you for being you. I'm on the mend. I'm here and I get better every day.

— BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (@BRIANMBENDIS) December 9, 2017

Bendis then went on to thank the staff at Legacy Emanuel for helping save his life. And while he previously stated Marvel and DC Comics would let him work on his own time when he mends, it appears that timeline might be shorter than you would expect. At the end of his Tweet thanking Legacy Emanuel he says, “back to work.” If that doesn’t show a love for comics, I don’t know what does.

the staff at legacy Emanuel saved my life with grace and style. they really did. I've never had a real medical emergency like this. I wasn't sure I was going to be able to see properly again. 4 days is a long time. my wife and pals are amazing. i love you all. back to work.

— BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (@BRIANMBENDIS) December 9, 2017

Finally, Bendis reports he will not be appearing in Portugal next week, but promises to be there next year. He then thanks his friends for all of their support and apologizes to those who were kept in the dark.

obviously, & sadly, I will not be in Portugal next week. I will be there next year. what a lovely bunch of patient people. to my friends & coworkers who are JUST hearing of this. sorry. to those who kept it in the vault, thank you. this biz is full of great people.

— BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (@BRIANMBENDIS) December 9, 2017

Bendis then shared some of the lighter moments of his hospital visit that helped him through the terrible experience.

taki held court in my hospital room & had some amazing storytellers, like @samhumphries who ran up to visit, telling 'worst poop stories' for almost 3 hours. it was hilarious and glorious. it got me through. this amazing woman! https://t.co/L7fYyGQeY7

— BRIAN MICHAEL BENDIS (@BRIANMBENDIS) December 9, 2017

Thankfully, Brian Michael Bendis is doing well. I’ve had my own experiences in the hospital and they are definitely not pleasant. I hope he continues to recover quickly!