Followers of the enduring dinosaur hunter Turok can be happy to know the character is making a giant comeback at Skybound in 2027. As introduced at NYCC, the corporate is kicking off a brand new creator-focused imprint referred to as Skybound Visions, one which launches with a Turok: Son of Stone comedian and new additions to the Transformers and G.I. Joe franchises.
Skybound Visions is meant to supply standalone tales centered on creators reinventing fashionable characters in daring and surprising methods. Working example, Turok: Son of Stone reboots the character below The Buffalo Hunter Hunter author Stephen Graham Jones and The Outdated Guard artist Leandro Fernández.
“Skybound Visions pairs beloved comedian e-book characters with essentially the most attention-grabbing comedian e-book creators working at present, to current their private takes on these fan-favorites,” stated Sean Mackiewicz, SVP, Skybound, in an announcement. “Visions is all about stunning creators, stunning characters, and stunning storytelling, and now we have loads extra in retailer for 2027 and past.”
Learn on to be taught extra about all three of the inaugural Skybound Visions titles and see early previews of every one.
Transformers: Bumblebee – Misplaced Planet
Artistic Workforce: Tate Brombal & Matt Emmons
Launch Date: January 27, 2027
After a devastating Decepticon assault, Bumblebee is stranded on an uncharted planet. Misplaced within the galaxy, with no option to name for assist, the so-called “weakest of all of the Autobots” should deal with the most important mission of his younger life. However beneath its floor, this unusual planet holds a secret that’s already begun to deprave and alter its indigenous life. Now, the Autobots’ best hope should come from the evolution of its most surprising warrior… if Bee can survive being hunted by the deadliest Decepticon of all!
G.I. Joe: The Island of Dr. Mindbender
Artistic Workforce: Karl Kerschl & Doug Mahnke
Launch Date: February 2, 2027
The final crew of Joes despatched to the Island of Dr. Mindbender by no means got here again… Now, Codename: Flint should return to energetic obligation to steer a recent batch of recruits to the remoted compound of a madman. A mad scientist who’s grown madder each year–and his creations extra monstrous. Within the deadliest mission of his profession, Flint simply needs to rescue his previous pals and get again to his household. However on this island, survival isn’t simply half the battle–it’s the entire rattling struggle!
Turok: Son of Stone
Artistic Workforce: Stephen Graham Jones & Leandro Fernández
Launch Date: March 10, 2027
Turok wished to dig up the previous. Now, he should survive it. Turok dreamed that his dig in New Mexico would make his title legendary. However when the bottom gave approach, he fell by way of historical past and landed in a valley that shouldn’t exist. The place the Ice Age sits on prime of the time of dinosaurs, and at each flip he discovers an period older and hungrier than the final. In a relentless quest to return to his son, Turok should unearth the reality about this hidden world and never lose his grip on a shifting actuality that threatens to devour him. Generally a dream coming true is a nightmare past creativeness…
You possibly can preorder all three Skybound Visions titles at your local comic shop.
In different NYCC information, we acquired an exclusive first look at Mattel’s first DC Premium figure, and we additionally acquired hands-on time with the new Marvel Webtoon app.
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