(W) Steve Orlando (A) Kath Lobo (L) Frank Cvetkovic
An all new graphic novel spinning off Mad Cave’s Gatchaman series! Galactor is under siege by a threat from within! After a secret attempt on his life, Berg Katse sets about to uncover a conspiracy within Galactor, born of their earliest days. Galactor’s leader goes undercover to hunt, identify, and ruthlessly dispense with a revolution growing within Galactor’s ranks. The masked villain Berg Katse must root out a conspiracy within Galactor, the sinister organization that plagues Science Ninja Team Gatchaman. Collects “The Rival” short story from Gatchaman #0 and the complete four-issue Gatchaman: Galactor miniseries.
(W) Steve Orlando (A) Pasquale Qualano (CA) Kath Lobo (C) Rebecca Nalty (L) Frank Cvetkovic
Galactor is under siege by a threat from within! After a secret attempt on his life, Berg Katse sets about to uncover a conspiracy within Galactor, born of their earliest days. Galactor’s leader goes undercover to hunt, identify, and ruthlessly dispense with a revolution growing within Galactor’s ranks. The masked villain Berg Katse must root out a conspiracy within Galactor, the sinister organization that plagues Science Ninja Team Gatchaman.: “Collects “The Rival” short story from Gatchaman #0 and the complete four-issue Gatchaman: Galactor miniseries.”
(W) Steve Orlando (A/C/CA) Kath Lobo (L) Frank Cvetkovic
After a battle with Skywolf, Berg Katse is near death and in excruciating pain. The Lobos have bitten deep, but he isn’t one to give up so easily. It’s time to show this mafia pack of wolves the true meaning of being an alpha. The action and intrigue continue in a thrilling third issue!
(W) Steve Orlando (A/CA) Kath Lobo (L) Frank Cvetkovic
After a battle with Skywolf, Berg Katse is near death and in excruciating pain. The Lobos have bitten deep, but he isn’t one to give up so easily. It’s time to show this mafia pack of wolves the true meaning of being an alpha. The action and intrigue continue in a thrilling third issue!
(W) Steve Orlando (A/CA) Kath Lobo (L) Frank Cvetkovic (CB) Riley Rossmo
Galactor is under siege by a threat from within! After a secret attempt on his life, Berg Katse sets about to uncover a conspiracy within Galactor, born of their earliest days. Galactor’s leader goes undercover to hunt, identify, and ruthlessly dispense with a revolution growing within Galactor’s ranks. The first issue in an all-new miniseries that expands upon the ongoing series!
Prepare to witness the rise of a new era, the nefarious villain Katse seizes control of the narrative in Gatchaman: Galactor, a groundbreaking four-issue miniseries by Eisner Award-winning writer Steve Orlando and beloved Costarican artist, Kath Lobo, coming soon from Mad Cave Studios!
Katse, the cunning antagonist of Galactor, has stepped out of the shadows to commandeer the spotlight. “Listen, you insignificant worms! The time has come to bow before the might of Galactor! Pledge your allegiance to the true ruler!”
This unprecedented integration of character and promotion marks a new chapter in storytelling, as Katse embodies the essence of villainy, driving the narrative forward with his unyielding quest for power. Inspired by Katse’s ruthless demeanor, writer Steve Orlandohas crafted a tale of intrigue and domination, delving into the heart of darkness where loyalty is tested and alliances are forged in the crucible of chaos.
Galactor is under siege by a threat from within! After a secret attempt on his life, Berg Katse sets about to uncover a conspiracy within Galactor, born of their earliest days. Galactor’s second-in-command goes undercover to hunt, identify, and ruthlessly dispense a revolution growing within Galactor’s ranks. Issue one of a miniseries that directly ties into the first volume of Gatchaman!
Gatchaman: Galactor #1 promises to be a riveting spectacle, offering readers a front-row seat to the unfolding drama. With Katse at the helm, the stakes have never been higher, and the line between friend and foe blurs in the shadow of his tyranny.
Will you heed Katse’s call to allegiance, or will you stand against the tide of tyranny? The choice is yours, worms.
Gatchaman: Galactor #1 drops in comic shops July 10th. Cover A by Kath Lobo, Cover B by Riley Rossmo, and Cover C Retailer Incentive by Inaki Miranda.
It’s Mad Cave Studios‘10-year anniversary, and what better way to celebrate than to announce their 2024 Gatchaman publishing program at ComicsPro!
The Gatchaman license, originally acquired in 2023 from Tatsunoko Productions, will feature an exciting new rollout of content featuring an ongoing series with a subsequent Vol. 1 trade release, individual character one-shots, and a Galactor miniseries! These new Gatchaman titles will expand upon the original Science Ninja Team Gatchaman continuity, with each project honing its own unique focus while contributing to the overall publishing line.
GATCHAMAN ONGOING SERIES
(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Chris Batista May
A mechanical terror has descended upon numerous cities and the world’s greatest scientists are disappearing. Our only hope: Science Ninja Team Gatchaman! As they battle these machinations from the international terrorist organization known as Galactor, their strength, willpower, and even vehicles are pushed to the absolute limit. If they fail…who’s waiting in the wings to take their place?
This all-new series begins with Gatchaman #0, available as a free promotional item at participating retailers worldwide on Free Comic Book Day 2024 (Saturday, May 4) and featuring cover artist Chris Samnee.
The ongoing story continues in Gatchaman #1 in June, with Cover A by Inaki Miranda, Cover B by Sanford Greene (which connects with the B covers for issues #2-5 to form a panoramic image), Cover C by Chris Batista, the Cover D Blank Sketch Cover edition, and Cover E retailer incentive by Francine Delgado. Trade paperback available in December, collecting the complete storyline from issues #0-5.
GATCHAMAN ONE-SHOT SPECIALS
(W) Tommy Lee Edwards (A) Mindy Lee June
Debuts with Gatchaman—Ken: Deathmatch, focusing on Ken the Eagle.
Ken goes undercover to infiltrate an underground gambling ring where martial artists from around the globe fight to the death. There, the winners are captured and brought to a secret Galactor recruiting base. If they refuse to join, the captives are dropped in the jungle and hunted as prey for Galactor’s training program. Can anyone make it out alive?
The second one-shot will be Gatchaman—Jun, focusing on Jun the Swan, which will be released in November.
GATCHAMAN: GALACTOR MINISERIES
(W) Steve Orlando (A) Kath Lobo
Four-issue miniseries exploring the seedy underbelly of the Gatchaman universe.
Galactor is under siege by a threat from within! After a secret attempt on his life, Berg Katse sets about to uncover a conspiracy within Galactor, born of their earliest days. Galactor’s leader goes undercover to hunt, identify, and ruthlessly dispense with a revolution growing within Galactor’s ranks. The masked villain Berg Katse must root out a conspiracy within Galactor, the sinister organization that plagues Science Ninja Team Gatchaman.
