The upcoming Lazarus Planet occasion spinning out of the pages of Batman vs. Robin has already been solicited as wrapping up in February, however that doesn’t essentially imply the story is over. Today DC introduced Lazarus Planet: Revenge of the Gods, a four-issue miniseries launching out of the storyline. With a fundamental story by G. Willow Wilson and illustrated by Cian Tormey and Emanuela Lupacchino, and back-up tales written by Michael W. Conrad & Becky Cloonan and illustrated by Alitha Martinez, the sequence will ship bi-monthly starting in March, and also will tie in to the March and April-shipping problems with Wonder Woman.
Here’s how DC describes Lazarus Planet: Revenge of the Gods:
The gods of the Multiverse have determined to take down the heroes they as soon as referred to as champions and the world they’ve sworn to guard. For years the gods sat idle atop their mountains as their legends pale into obscurity alongside with their our bodies. Now is their time to remind the egocentric mortals of their existence and take again the world with one thing extra highly effective than perception…worry. Only the courageous heroes Wonder Woman and Shazam stand of their approach, however will their mixed powers be sufficient?
And right here’s an outline for the 2 tie-in problems with Wonder Woman, #797 and 798, which is able to characteristic fundamental tales by ongoing writers Conrad & Cloonan and artwork by Amancay Nahuelpan, in addition to back-up tales starring Mary Marvel from The New Champion of Shazam author Josie Campbell and artist Caitlin Yarsky:
Wonder Woman #797 and #798 will even tie-in to Lazarus Planet: Revenge of the Gods whereas additionally establishing Diana Prince’s story in Dawn of DC in 2023. After Diana’s surprising option to align herself with the gods, her world has modified. Could godhood be the reply to all her issues? Find out as Diana ascends! Wonder Woman #797 and #798 will characteristic Mary Marvel backup tales by The New Champion of Shazam Writer Josie Campbell and artwork by Caitlin Yarsky (Black Hammer).
Wonder Woman and Captain Marvel Shazam being on the middle of this storyline is a pure match, given the 2 characters’ connections to the gods by way of both their heritage or the supply of their powers. “Revenge of the Gods” can be fairly near “Fury of the Gods,” so perhaps they’re trying to pull off a backdoor film tie-in.
In the assertion saying the sequence, Wilson and Tormey expressed their pleasure at bringing the story to life:
“I’m excited for readers to see what we’ve been cooking up–old favorite characters, new favorite characters, and team-ups you’ve never seen before are all coming your way,” mentioned author G. Willow Wilson. “Diana will be tested in ways she’s never been tested before, and find new allies in unexpected places. There are some twists and reveals that I guarantee will have you jumping out of your chair.”
“I am incredibly excited to get to work with G. Willow Wilson. I have been a fan of her work for years now and I couldn’t have chosen a more exciting book to work together on than Lazarus Planet: Revenge of the Gods,” mentioned Artist Cian Tormey. “The story is going to feature things that I’ve never even thought about drawing before, so I hope everyone is ready for what we have planned!”
Check out all the numerous variant covers for the primary month of the sequence, in addition to an up to date guidelines for the general Lazarus Planet occasion, under. Lazarus Planet: Revenge of the Gods #1 (of 4) arrives in shops and digitally on Tuesday, March 14th, with concern 2 out on March twenty eighth. Wonder Woman #797 goes on sale on March twenty first.
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