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SDCC 2024: David Maisel, Mythos Studios, and Aspen Comics launch a new universe called Ekos

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Ekos SDCC 2024

The Founding Chairman of Marvel Studios David Maisel, his Mythos Studios, and Aspen Comics are launching a new entertainment universe called EKOS, which is inspired by the art and creations of legendary comic artist Michael Turner and writer Geoff Johns. Ekos Volume 1 will be produced by Maisel, with cover art by Joe Quesada (Former Chief Creative Officer and Editor-in-Chief of Marvel) and other superstar artists. The story line of Ekos has been kept under wraps, except for Maisel revealing that, “In a time when there are so many great films exploring the wonder and awe of multiverses and galaxies, Ekos will focus on the wonder and awe of this planet.” 

The Ekos and Aspen team will have a large presence at the upcoming San Diego Comic Con, with one of the largest booths, a special panel, and a prominent marketing activation that includes Ekos Volume 1 promotions on the 250+ access scanners around the entire convention. The Ekos and Aspen panel will be hosted on Saturday, July 27th at 1pm PT in Room 4, where fans will receive a sneak peek of the Ekos Universe as well as a free gift. 

Ekos Volume 1 will be collected in three Issues to make up a ~128 pg graphic novel. The project will initially be available exclusively on Kickstarter, with the Kickstarter campaign launching September 10, 2024. The Kickstarter pre-launch page is live where fans can sign up to follow the campaign, be alerted of campaign updates, and receive an exclusive digital print of an homage to Marvel’s Civil War 1 variant cover by Michael Turner, but including the main Ekos characters.

The Ekos Volume 1 Aspen Comics creative team includes colorist Peter Steigerwald, writer J.T. Krul, and artist Alex Konat. In addition to Joe Quesada, cover artists include Alex Ross, J. Scott Campbell, David Mack, Jerome Opeña, and more.

Ekos Volume 1

Mythos Studios Buys Into Aspen with an Eye on Movies

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Justin Bieber, Kanye West, Ariana Grande, and Aspen Comics? Scooter Braun has managed some of the biggest names in music and now he has set his sights on comics and movies. Partnering with David Maisel (who helped found Marvel Studios) the two have formed Mythos Studios. Their goal is to make their own hit comic book movie franchises, both live action and animated.

Mythos is looking to mine Aspen Comics‘ world of characters to build its franchises. The company has a 50 percent stake in the comic publisher which was founded by Michael Turner who passed away in 2008.

This isn’t the first time Braun has been involved in movies, he was an executive producer on The Giver and Burden, as well as documentaries about his musical talent. Maisel helped launched Marvel Studios getting the company to self-finance their own films which now dominate theaters worldwide and was an executive producer for the first five films. After he left, he continued his success developing such films as The Angry Birds which earned $350 million worldwide. Braun will fund Mythos’s development costs for multiple years through his holding company, Ithaca. Braun also brings with him his connection to talent while Maisel brings the movie know-how.

Currently there’s several projects being adapted including Soulfire and Fathom. The latter had a rumored film that never happened starring Megan Fox. Mythos is also looking towards original material as well as projects in the public domain.