IGN exclusively reveals Image Comics' newest project: Free Planet, an epic space opera blending East-meets-West aesthetics with the scope of Dune. A must-read for sci-fi fans.
Explore the slideshow below for an exclusive first look at Free Planet #1:
Free Planet #1: Exclusive Comic Book Preview
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Free Planet, written by Aubrey Sitterson (No One Left to Fight) and illustrated by Jed Dougherty (Savage Hearts), boasts covers by Dougherty and Fico Ossio. Image Comics describes the series as:
The first completely free planet in human history has won its independence. Now, revolutionary heroes must defend its unique energy source from hostile intergalactic powers, while grappling with the true meaning of freedom. SITTERSON and DOUGHERTY blend the intricate future history of EAST OF WEST with the emotional space opera stylings of SAGA in a story about freedom and its sacrifices.
"Free Planet represents the future of comics," says Sitterson. "Jed and I aimed to elevate the medium with a truly literary comic, visually rich and complex. From intense military action to intricate geopolitics and heart-wrenching drama, every page is packed with visual detail. It's designed for slow, repeated readings. It's a complex exploration of what everyone wants: freedom. Image Comics, a publisher dedicated to creator freedom, is the perfect home for this project."
Dougherty adds, "Aubrey and I have collaborated on fantasy and comedic works. Free Planet is a more serious undertaking: revolutionaries defending their planet's resources from interstellar threats. My art reflects the rich script, with grittier tones, experimental layouts, and graphical elements. The diverse cast has come alive as they fight, rebuild, and pursue vengeance, justice, and even love."
Free Planet #1 releases Wednesday, May 7.
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