IGN exclusively unveils Image Comics' latest creation: Free Planet, a sprawling space opera blending East Meets West aesthetics with the gravitas 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. But a band of revolutionary heroes must now protect its unique energy source from hostile alien empires, all while grappling with the true meaning of freedom. SITTERSON and DOUGHERTY seamlessly blend the intricate world-building of EAST OF WEST with the emotional depth of SAGA in a story exploring freedom's price.
Sitterson shared with IGN: " Free Planet represents the future of comics – Jed and I aimed to elevate the medium with a truly literary comic, rich in visual complexity. From intense combat to intricate political maneuvering and deeply emotional drama, every page is packed with detail; it's a book designed for slow, repeated readings. It's a complex exploration of what everyone desires, regardless of their political stance: freedom. Its home at Image Comics, a publisher built on creator freedom, is perfectly fitting."
Dougherty added: "Aubrey and I have collaborated on fantasy and comedic works. Free Planet marks our foray into a more serious narrative: revolutionaries defending their planet against interstellar threats. To complement the script's richness, I've employed a grittier artistic style, experimenting with panel layouts and visual elements. The diverse cast has truly come alive for me as they fight across land and space, rebuild their society, and pursue vengeance, justice, and even love."
Free Planet #1 launches Wednesday, May 7th.
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