Planet Atmos: Exordium #4
(W) D. R. Bushnell (A) Andrea Cucchi
The ExoGP season resumes in the wake of bloodshed. Huskarl Captain Buel is hunting for answers. Addy Aker is a marked woman – a target for every pilot with a grudge from qualifying. Behind the scenes, Jötun scientist Oda has taken a sinister interest in Addy, one that threatens to expose secrets buried across star systems. On the track and off, the walls are closing in.
Planet Atmos: Exordium Vol. 1
(W) Rob McEveety, D. R. Bushnell (A) Andrea Cucchi
From Tommy Lee Edwards (Marvel 1985, Jupiter’s Legacy, Star Wars), Dylan Bushnell, and Andrea Cucchi comes Exordium, an action-packed spectacle of sports and violence.
On the planet Atmos there is no greater challenge than ExoGP, an exhilarating and deadly racing league that has become the dominant spectacle throughout the galaxy. In this dystopian world ruled by powerful corporations and a dark underworld, the fate of three racers collide in a competition where skill, strategy, and sheer determination mean the difference between glory and death.
As they become icons of the sports’ brutality and commercialization, superstar pilots Rogg, Oz, and Addy find themselves entangled in a web of political intrigue and conspiracy as a dangerous secret emerges that threatens the fragile balance of power on Atmos.
Planet Atmos: Exordium #2
(W) Tommy Lee Edwards, D. R. Bushnell, Rob McEveety (A) Andrea Cucchi
Recruited by the injured Pesh Chosen to save his team’s season, Addy Aker must prove herself against elite competition in qualifying races. From the determined heir of the Vulkansson dynasty to the venerable Ta’Walli Dies Young, Addy has her work cut out for her. Violence in racing—while not encouraged—is permitted, but the savage fury Addy unleashes shocks even her new allies. What darkness drives her and what eyes has she drawn to their sport? Planet Atmos: Exordium is the first entry in the Planet Atmos universe of games and stories.
Planet Atmos: Exordium #1
(W) Kevin Beauregard, D. R. Bushnell, Rob McEveety (A) Tommy Lee Edwards, Andrea Cucchi
Some heists succeed, some fail, and some fail so spectacularly as to set off a chain of events that irrevocably alter a planet’s future. After triggering security alarms in the underground stronghold of an intergalactic pharmaceutical conglomerate, a ragtag group of thieves must use every trick at their disposal to escape and survive. The fates of legendary racing pilot, Pesh Chosen and the fugitive known as Addy Aker collide and neither them, nor Planet Atmos, will ever be the same.
Planet Atmos: Exordium is the first entry in the Planet Atmos universe of games and stories.
Race for the future. Survive the system. Mad Cave Studios and Planet Atmos Inc. have announced Planet Atmos: Exordium—a nine-issue sci-fi spectacle developed in tandem with the upcoming video game ExoGP, fusing the adrenaline of high-stakes racing with the shadow of corporate conspiracy, hurtling readers into a cinematic world where glory and survival are one and the same.
From the visionary minds of D.R. Bushnell, Rob McEveety, and legendary illustrator Tommy Lee Edwards, with electrifying art by Andrea Cucchi, colors by Giada Marchisio and letters by John Workman, Planet Atmos: Exordium ignites the launch of the Planet Atmos universe. Issue #1 features a stellar collection of covers by Tommy Lee Edwards, Andrea Cucchi, and Dave Johnson, with a retailer incentive by Peach Momoko.
On the planet Atmos there is no greater challenge than ExoGP, an exhilarating and deadly racing league that has become the dominant spectacle throughout the galaxy. In this dystopian world ruled by powerful corporations and a dark underworld, the fate of three racers collide in a competition where skill, strategy, and sheer determination mean the difference between glory and death. As they become icons of the sports’ brutality and commercialization, superstar pilots Rogg, Oz, and Addy find themselves entangled in a web of political intrigue and conspiracy as a dangerous secret emerges that threatens the fragile balance of power on the planet.
Planet Atmos: Exordium launches April 22, 2026.
2021 was another strange year for the comic industry which saw a lot of changes in almost too many ways to count.
But, despite all of those changes, there were some amazing comics released.
Here’s 10 that stood out to me from the year.
The full list of everything that stood out from the year!
Graphic Policy’s team’s “best of” lists!
The 10 from the video:
Blue, Barry & Pancakes (First Second)
Story/Art: Daniel Rajai Abdo, Jason Linwood Patterson
Glamorella’s Daughter (Literati Press)
Concept: Jerry Bennett Story: Charles J. Martin
Art: Jerry Bennett Letterer: Charles J. Martin Sensitivity Editor: Brandy Williams
BRZRKR (BOOM! Studios)
Story: Keanu Reeves, Matt Kindt Art: Ron Garney
Color: Bill Crabtree Letterer: Clem Robins
Did You Hear What Eddie Gein Done? (Albatross Funnybooks)
Story: Harold Schechter, Eric Powell Art: Eric Powell
The Other History of the DC Universe (DC Comics)
Story: John Ridley Layouts: Giuseppe Camuncoli
Finishes: Andrea Cucchi Color: José Villarrubia Letterer: Steve Wands
Robin & Batman (DC Comics)
Story: Jeff Lemire Art: Dustin Nguyen
Color: Dustin Nguyen Letterer: Steve Wands
The Recount (Scout Comics)
Story: Jonathan Hedrick Art: Joe Bocardo
Color: Sunil Ghagre Letterer: Christian Docolomansky
Shadow Doctor (AfterShock)
Story: Peter Calloway Art: George Jeanty
Color: Juancho! Letterer/Backmatter: Charles Pritchett
Solo Leveling (Yen Press)
Original Story: Chugong Translation: Hye Young Im
Rewrite: J. Torres Letterer: Abigail Blackman
Stray Dogs (Image Comics)
Story: Tony Fleecs Art: Trish Forstner
Color: Brad Simpson Layouts: Tone Rodrigeuz, Chris Burnham Flatter: Lauren Perry
The Other History of the DC Universe #5 wraps the series up bringing it full circle as 1981 to 2010 are explored through the eyes of Anissa Pierce.
Story: John Ridley
Layouts: Giuseppe Camuncoli
Finishes: Andrea Cucchi
Color: José Villarrubia
Letterer: Steve Wands
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Since its 2020 debut, the five-issue limited series The Other History of the DC Universe has received critical and fan acclaim for its examination of the DC Universe through the eyes of superheroes outside the prevailing culture, and against the backdrop of real-world events.
The first issue of this unique series focused on Jefferson Pierce, a.k.a. Black Lightning as he finds his path to heroism as Olympic gold medalist, teacher, neighborhood activist and finally, super hero. It’s only fitting that The Other History of the DC Universe concludes with a spotlight of his super-powered offspring, Thunder.
Being a superhero runs in Anissa Pierce’s family. It’s been a part of her life in one way or another since her father, Jefferson Pierce, first started to fight crime as Black Lightning. Despite what her parents tell her, despite what the world tells her, Anissa knows that she has the same calling as her father. But as Anissa takes on the mantle of Thunder, she must grapple with a very different world than the one that her father first patrolled.
The Other History of the DC Universe Book Five is out July 27 from writer John Ridley, art by Giuseppe Camuncoli and Andrea Cucchi, cover by Camuncoli and Marco Mastrazzo, and variant cover by Jamal Campbell.
The Other History of the DC Universe #4 is an interesting shift in the series. While previous issues have examined the DC Universe, this issue takes us in and out of the comic world to the real world discussing real events and issues through a comic lens.
Discover the 1990s and 2000s through the eyes of Renee Montoya.
Story: John Ridley
Layouts: Giuseppe Camuncoli
Finishes: Andrea Cucchi
Color: José Villarrubia
Letterer: Steve Wands
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Zeus Comics
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The Other History of the DC Universe #3 is an interesting shift from the first two issues. This is more of a focus on the myth superheroes build about themselves with Katana as the focus. It’s a graphic essay and a graduate course in DC history.
Story: John Ridley
Layouts: Giuseppe Camuncoli
Finishes: Andrea Cucchi
Color: José Villarrubia
Letterer: Steve Wands
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