AceShowbiz - Robert Kirkman, the acclaimed comic creator known for co-creating Invincible and The Walking Dead, is making a notable return to the superhero genre with a fresh new series called Terminal. This marks Kirkman’s first dive back into superhero comics since the success of his indie hit Invincible. For this project, he has enlisted the talents of veteran artists to bring the story to life.

Joining Kirkman as co-writer is Joe Casey, and together they have assembled an impressive artistic team featuring Andy Kubert, David Finch, and Arthur Adams, who will each contribute to the interior artwork by rotating duties across different issues. This collaboration has generated significant excitement within the comic book community.

Andy Kubert is a celebrated artist recognized for his influential 1990s work on X-Men and his later contributions to Grant Morrison’s run on Batman. Kubert’s involvement is particularly notable as he has not taken on interior art outside of DC or Marvel since the early 1980s, making Terminal a rare and highly anticipated project for him.

David Finch is also well-known for his work on Batman and is currently collaborating with Kirkman on the fantasy comic Skinbreaker, a title he has meticulously illustrated over several years. Finch’s inclusion in Terminal adds another layer of quality and depth to the series’ visual storytelling.

Perhaps the biggest highlight artistically is Arthur Adams, a fan-favorite penciller from the 1980s who co-created Marvel’s hero Longshot. Adams is renowned for his detailed and deliberate drawing style, although his output has been limited, with most of his interior work completed in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. In recent years, he has primarily produced cover art, making his return to interior pages in Terminal a special occasion for longtime fans.

The announcement of Terminal was made on Friday at ComicsPro, the annual convention for comic book retailers, publishers, and distributors held in Glendale, California. The series is set to debut in stores through Image Comics and Skybound on July 22.

Expressing his enthusiasm, Robert Kirkman shared, “Listen, I’ve done my fair share of press release quotes but never for anything this cool. This will be the coolest comic on the market by the best creative team ever assembled. I dare you to find a book with a more stunning array of artistic talent. Go on, I’ll wait! You can’t! I’m co-creating another vast superhero universe and I’m getting to do it along with Joe Casey, Andy Kubert, David Finch and Arthur Adams! It’s going to be great!”

Terminal centers on a clandestine global conflict between two powerful factions possessing superhuman abilities, where the boundaries between heroism and villainy are blurred. The narrative follows a woman’s quest to find her missing sister, which propels her into the heart of this dangerous war. The story teases that the key to saving the world lies in unlocking one’s genetic code and abandoning long-held beliefs about oneself — if she can survive the ordeal.

Skybound is promoting Terminal as the “Most Violent and Unpredictable Comic of the Year,” setting expectations for a gritty and intense storyline that pushes boundaries.

Arthur Adams commented on his involvement, saying, “This is my first interior work in ages, and it’s been amazing being able to participate in the creation of a whole new universe of characters. Amazing to work on a series with proven creators like Robert Kirkman and Joe Casey, a series that I think is going to go in directions no one is expecting.”

The first issue of Terminal will feature multiple variant covers and will also include a special blind bag program. This program offers fans the chance to collect nearly all available covers for the issue, mixed in varying degrees of rarity. Additionally, there will be three exclusive surprise items for collectors to discover, adding an element of excitement and exclusivity to the launch.

Fans can expect the series to showcase some spectacular artwork, with early previews of Kubert’s non-lettered pages and cover designs already generating buzz. The combination of Kirkman’s storytelling and the powerhouse artistic team promises a visually stunning and narratively compelling addition to the superhero comic landscape.

As the July 22 release date approaches, anticipation continues to build for Terminal, which aims to carve out a new and thrilling chapter in the superhero genre with its unique blend of mystery, action, and high-caliber artwork.