IGN exclusively unveils Image Comics' latest creation: Free Planet, a sprawling space opera blending East Meets West aesthetics with the epic scope of Dune. Sci-fi enthusiasts should definitely add this to their must-read list.
Explore the exclusive first look at Free Planet #1 in the slideshow below:
Free Planet #1: Exclusive Preview
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Free Planet, penned 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 follows:
Humanity's first truly free planet celebrates its hard-won independence. A band of revolutionary heroes must now safeguard the planet's unique energy source from two hostile galactic empires, all while grappling with the true meaning of freedom. SITTERSON (No One Left to Fight, The Comic Book Story of Professional Wrestling) and DOUGHERTY (Savage Hearts, Worlds’ Finest) seamlessly blend the intricate history of EAST OF WEST with the emotional depth of SAGA in a narrative exploring freedom and its inherent sacrifices.
Sitterson shared with IGN: " Free Planet represents the future of comics – Jed and I aimed to elevate our medium with a truly literary comic, showcasing its rich complexity visually. From intense military action to intricate political maneuvering and emotionally resonant drama, every page is packed with visual detail; it's a book designed for slow, repeated readings. It's a complex exploration of what everyone, regardless of their political stance, truly desires: Freedom."
Dougherty added: "Aubrey and I have collaborated on fantasy and comedic projects. Free Planet marks our venture into a more serious work: revolutionaries defending their planet's resources against interstellar threats. To match the intricate script, I've refined my art style with grittier tones and experimented with page layouts and visual elements. The diverse cast has come alive as I've drawn them battling across land and space, rebuilding society, and pursuing vengeance, justice, and even love."
Free Planet #1 launches Wednesday, May 7.
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