Media release — American Mythology, the Maryland-based publisher of comic books as well as graphic novels, is pleased to spearhead a strong new age for fantasy as well as experience with “Fear on four Worlds,” an legendary event that unites the famous heroes of literary fantastic Edgar Rice Burroughs into a shared comic book universe! beginning with the special one-shot Carson of Venus #1 in June, the four-part “Fear on four Worlds” storyline will continue across extra special problems in the ensuing months: Moon housemaid #1, Pellucidar #1, as well as The Land That Time failed to remember #1, as well as the aftershocks of this cataclysmic event will ripple with private miniseries throughout 2018 as well as beyond!
The very first chapter of “Fear on four Worlds” premieres with Carson of Venus #1, written by the skilled Christopher Mills (Gravedigger, Femme Noir) as well as debuting the stunning art style of newcomer Cyrus Mesarcia. two worlds collide as a group of unlikely explorers from Caspak – the prehistoric realm understood to Burroughs fans as “The Land that Time Forgot” – leap across our solar system to the danger-fraught landscape of Venus. Stalked by alien beasts as well as treacherous villains, their only hope for survival lies in a legendary figure from eighty years in Earth’s past: long-lost astronaut Carson Napier!
“I very first found Edgar Rice Burroughs in elementary institution when I borrowed a copy of Swords of Mars from the bookmobile. Burroughs’ unbridled creativity truly influenced me then, as well as still does today,” states Christopher Mills. “When I was used the Carson of Venus as well as The Moon housemaid composing gigs, I was thrilled! I never believed that I’d get the chance to play around in ERB’s sandbox, as well as the prospect of doing so was exhilarating, as his works have influenced my own work to a fantastic degree over the years. In re-reading as well as researching the novels in preparation for composing the comics, I was when once again struck by Burroughs’ extraordinary creativity as well as pure skill as a storyteller. The guy was a genius, as well as his creations just keep on discovering new audiences even after a century in print.”
Mike Wolfer, editor-in-chief of American Mythology, says, “When looking in any way four Edgar Rice Burroughs properties, one of the very first things that we discussed was exactly how to integrate them all into one shared universe. I personally took pleasure in the marvel world back in the ’70s since of the cohesion. I liked that every when in a while one superhero would roam with the book of one more hero; there were cameos, as well as little events in one series might have major ramifications in a absolutely unrelated series months or even years later. as well as that’s what we want to make with our ERB Universe.”
The debut problem of Carson of Venus features a large choice of cover variants, supplying fans as well as merchants with the flexibility of choice:
“Pulptastic” primary Cover by Mike Wolfer (Lady Death, Friday the 13th)
“Visions of Venus” Variant by interior artist Cyrus Mesarcia
“Character Design” restricted edition Variant, likewise by Mesarcia, restricted to a print run of only 350 comics
“Blank Sketch” Variant, best for expert as well as aspiring artists to illustrate
Carson Napier, the protagonist of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ Venus Series, debuted in 1934’s Pirates of Venus as an ambitious rocket pilot intent on reaching Mars, however because of a miscalculation, his ship hurtled out of control. His trajectory drawing him towards the Sun, Napier survived by crash-landing on the cloud-enshrouded world Venus. Marooned as well as permanently barred from returning to Earth, he swiftly discovered himself in the midst of an alien war for dominance, a reluctant hero dealing with monsters, winged men, as well as atomic-powered barbarians.
American Mythology’s revival of Carson Napier as a 21st Century hero (and the cornerstone of their Burroughs-inspired science fiction universe) marks a strong new age for the publisher, as they make time-honored ideas of star-spanning fantasy easily accessible to curious newcomers while concurrently satisfying lifelong fans with an growth that both aspects as well as modernizes famous characters. “Fear on four Worlds” is a best jumping-on point for new readers, an effort guaranteed to provide innovative, captivating storytelling month after month.
Regarding the logistics of the crossover, Mike Wolfer says, “We’re taking care of the world Venus, the Earth’s moon, the island continent of Caspak, as well as Pellucidar, at the Earth’s core. Also, each of the novels that our licenses are based upon were set in different time periods in Earth’s history. however then I believed of the extremely premise of our very first ERB series, The Land That Time Forgot, as well as the response was ideal in front of us. In Land, we’ve shnull