Media release — BOOM! Studios, DC, as well as Twentieth Century Fox consumer products are excited to bring together two celebrated pop culture properties in a historic comics crossover event when the speaking simians of the world of the Apes satisfy the emerald Crusaders of the eco-friendly lantern Corps. Written by Robbie Thompson (Silk) as well as Justin Jordan (Green Lantern), as well as illustrated by Barnaby Bagenda (The Omega Men), world of the Apes/Green lantern debuts February 1, 2017 as a six-issue monthly restricted series
“We’ve been having endless amounts of fun working together with our good friends at DC entertainment as well as this new crossover only ups the ante,” stated BOOM! Studios Editor-in-Chief Matt Gagnon. “Both world of the Apes as well as eco-friendly lantern boast decades of entertaining stories as well as lots of fan-favorite characters. The result of crossing over these two incredible franchises is an ambitious, legendary story that’s brimming with one of the most enjoyable cast of characters in all of comics.”
When Taylor goes missing, Cornelius investigates as well as finds an ancient ring, unlike anything he has ever seen. As its power echoes with the stars, the Guardians of the world must expose to their Lanterns a trick they had really hoped would stay buried. With the eco-friendly lantern Corps, led by Hal Jordan, racing to get to the source of this power before Sinestro can get his hands on it, they will find a reality that will modification them permanently on…the world of the Apes!
“We’re excited to partner with BOOM! Studios for one more interesting crossover, integrating preferred characters in an legendary adventure,” stated Hank Kanalz, senior Vice President, Editorial strategy as well as Administration, DC Entertainment. “A eco-friendly lantern sound seeks out one who is absolutely honest as well as born without fear, so landing a sound on the world of the Apes is full of unlimited potential. The genuine fun begins when other rings—and other apes—get thrown in the mix!”
The primary cover to problem #1 is illustrated by iconic eco-friendly lantern artist Ethan Van Sciver. Variant covers include a movie poster homage cover by Steve Morris (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), a Silver Age-themed cover by Paul Rivoche (Batman ’66), a foil-stamped cover by Felipe Massafera (Wonder Woman), as well as a vintage action figure cover by David Ryan Robinson (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers).
Print copies of world of the Apes/Green lantern #1 will be offered for sale at regional comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com or findacomicshop.com to discover the nearest one) or at the BOOM! Webstore on February 1, 2017. digital copies will be offered to purchase the exact same day on all major digital marketplaces, including comiXology, iTunes, Google Play, as well as Kindle.
About BOOM! Studios
Founded by Ross Richie in 2005, diamond Gem Award-winning “Best Publisher” BOOM! Studios (boom-studios.com) produces new York Times very popular Eisner as well as Harvey Award-winning comic books as well as graphic novels. BOOM! Studios is comprised of four unique imprints: the “Studios” imprint is house to Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers, grant Morrison’s Klaus, as well as The Woods; imprint “BOOM! Box” publishes Lumberjanes, Steve Jackson Games’ Munchkin, as well as giant Days; All-Ages imprint “KaBOOM!” publishes Charles Schulz’ Peanuts; Jim Davis’ Garfield; as well as animation Network’s experience Time. as well as the “Archaia” imprint is house to mouse Guard, Cow Boy, as well as numerous Jim Henson business properties. since 2013, BOOM! Studios has had a unique first-look function film connection with 20th Century Fox as well as since August 2014 BOOM! has had a similar first-look connection with Fox’ television studio to establish properties for the little screen.
About DC Entertainment:
DC Entertainment, house to the iconic brands DC (Superman, Batman, eco-friendly Lantern, question Woman, the Flash, etc.), Vertigo (Sandman, Fables, etc.) as well as MAD, is the innovative division charged with strategically integrating across Warner Bros. as well as Time Warner. DC entertainment works in show with many key Warner Bros. divisions to unleash its stories as well as characters across all media, including however not restricted to film, television, consumer products, house entertainment as well as interactive games. publishing countless comic books, graphic novels as well as magazines each year, DC entertainment is one of the largest English-language publishers of comics in the world.
About Twentieth Century Fox consumer Products
A division of 21st Century Fox as well as acknowledged market leader, Twentieth Century Fox consumer products licenses as well as markets properties around the world in behalf of Twentieth Century Fox film Corporation, Twentieth Century Fox television as well as Fox Broadcasting Company, in addition to third celnull