Fans of flashy interstellar odysseys can rejoice this holiday as the best concern of Heavy Metals “The Adventures of Adrienne James” sci-fi comic book series arrives later on this month, brought by the cosmic wings of a passionate pre-launch buzz.Think of a gender-bent Indiana Jones darting about the galaxy searching for a priceless artifact that holds the crucial to universal domination and youve got the right concept of its facility. Composed by Heavy Metal CEO Matt Medney (“Beyond Kuiper”) and Bruce Edwards, with striking artwork courtesy of illustrator Geraldo Borges and colorist Felipe Sobreiro, “Adrienne James” is a nostalgic romp back to the grand era when sci-fi was still pulpy-good enjoyable. Its existing through Heavy Metals “Elements” line on Dec. 29 and promises to satisfy readers whove been hungering for a solid treasure hunt tale amid the stars.Related: Rick and Morty pays tribute to Dune, Star Wars and Logans Run in crazy new comics for 2022 (unique)The cover for “The Adventures of Adrienne James # 0.” (Image credit: Heavy Metal)”The Adventures of Adrienne James # 0″ is a double-sized concern that acts as a prologue to the remainder of the universe. The storyline ignites in a remote galaxy captivated with exotic treasures discovered on numerous planets, as legions of treasure-seeking clans desire a famous things called the E-Ra-Du, a legendary power source concealed deep in deep space by the strange Elders. When the capital of AeroJ is shattered by the demise of Luman leader Waldun-Li while hunting for E-Ra-Du with the infamous scavenger Adrienne James, the galaxy is tossed into total mayhem. Beginning at her funeral service, Adrienne uses up the difficulty of ending up being High Luman and launch on an unsafe mission to find this mythical reward. Greg Hildebrandt, the worldwide acknowledged illustrator who created the art and style for lots of Tolkien projects and the very first “Star Wars” poster with his twin sibling, Tim, has contributed the cover for next years trade edition of “The Adventures of Adrienne James,” which Space.com is exposing here today.”After a 64-year professional profession as an illustrator, I am enjoyed be a part of Matthew Medneys new graphic novel,” Hildebrandt said in a declaration emailed to Space.com. “As a longtime enthusiast of dream, sci-fi and area, I find Matthews story to be a wonderful blending of the excellent experience heroes– Doc Savage, Tom Corbett, Flash Gordon, Buck Rogers, Allan Quatermain, and Indiana Jones– but this time in the female type. Adrienne James is an effective, lovely force of nature on a quest to protect the knowledge of deep space.”Image 1 of 6An excerpt from “The Adventures of Adrienne James.” (Image credit: Heavy Metal)Image 2 of 6An excerpt from “The Adventures of Adrienne James.” (Image credit: Heavy Metal)Image 3 of 6An excerpt from “The Adventures of Adrienne James.” (Image credit: Heavy Metal)Image 4 of 6An excerpt from “The Adventures of Adrienne James.” (Image credit: Heavy Metal)Image 5 of 6An excerpt from “The Adventures of Adrienne James.” (Image credit: Heavy Metal)Image 6 of 6An excerpt from “The Adventures of Adrienne James.” (Image credit: Heavy Metal)Space.com talked with Medney on the genesis of “Adrienne James,” how his partnership gained creative fruit, the allure of the old-fashioned series expressive artwork, and what readers can prepare for as this monthly deep space adventure progresses into 2022 and beyond.Space.com: What was the inspiration behind this vibrant science fiction project?Matt Medney: I desired to create a female Indiana Jones in area. It was an idea I had a couple of years back. I simply miss terrific adventure, great witch hunt. “National Treasure” was actually remarkable and before that it was clearly “Indiana Jones.” Theres never ever been an excellent female treasure hunt story. I never got into “Tomb Raider” and I wished to fill that space and produce something in another galaxy. I met my co-writer, Bruce Edwards, who was on the creative group for “Dark Wing,” which is another one of my sci-fi books Im ecstatic about. Bruce and I create this world thats in the Andromeda galaxy around a world called AeroJ. We wished to be a lens on our society and to have art and innovative expression as a currency of this galaxy. And what if The Luman, the worthy group that Adrienne belongs of, policed and safeguarded art throughout the galaxy. That was the nugget of the idea.We mind-melded hard and were so aligned with what this story was from the first day. It just drained and I was so connected with my writing team. We comprehended what this story was at its most quantum level to be able to reveal it on paper.Space.com: How does Geraldos art finest reveal the style and tone of the narrative?Medney: Geraldo has this unique method of being active in his paneling, and I believe its a skill thats undervalued in comics. When looking at the page, hes so good at making you see the movie in your mind. All these panels are so fluid and active that it assists the words and the belief and style unfold in your head. I even took a great deal of dialogue out of scenes where the expressions did so much of the work that it would have been redundant to leave those one-liners in there.And Felipes color combination is just amazing. It pops and feels authentic to the expression of the story. I was really pushing to get the colors and the art to seem like an Indiana Jones story. The art group as an entire just squashed it. Space.com: What can fans look forward to as the main series begins in February 2022? Medney: More adventures in the stars, upside-down floating rock temples, and the search for E-Ra-Du. Weve composed over 10 chapters currently that were putting to art. The story follows this high-intensity narrative the whole way through. Theres truly no break. Heavy Metals “The Adventures of Adrienne James # 0” gets to comic shops and online sellers on Dec. 29. Follow us on Twitter @Spacedotcom and on Facebook.
Composed by Heavy Metal CEO Matt Medney (“Beyond Kuiper”) and Bruce Edwards, with striking artwork courtesy of illustrator Geraldo Borges and colorist Felipe Sobreiro, “Adrienne James” is a classic romp back to the grand age when sci-fi was still pulpy-good fun. (Image credit: Heavy Metal)”The Adventures of Adrienne James # 0″ is a double-sized problem that acts as a prologue to the rest of the universe. Greg Hildebrandt, the worldwide acknowledged illustrator who developed the art and design for numerous Tolkien jobs and the first “Star Wars” poster with his twin bro, Tim, has actually contributed the cover for next years trade edition of “The Adventures of Adrienne James,” which Space.com is revealing here today. (Image credit: Heavy Metal)Space.com spoke with Medney on the genesis of “Adrienne James,” how his cooperation gained imaginative fruit, the attraction of the old-fashioned series evocative artwork, and what readers can expect as this month-to-month outer area escapade develops into 2022 and beyond.Space.com: What was the inspiration behind this colorful space opera project?Matt Medney: I wanted to create a female Indiana Jones in space. Heavy Metals “The Adventures of Adrienne James # 0” shows up at comic stores and online retailers on Dec. 29.