Staff Picks (February): Swashbucklers — The Saga Continues #1
Feb 18, 2018
The original Swords of the Swashbucklers, published by Marvel Comics from 1985 to 1987 under their Epic Comics imprint from scribe Bill Mantlo (Incredible Hulk) and artist Jackson Guice (X-Factor) is considered a classic. This title wasn’t on my radar when it was being published but it came to my attention in college. What I found was an amazing science fiction fantasy series that read like Pirates of the Caribbean in space, without Johnny Depp, add a whole lot of alien species, and the visual style of Guardians of the Galaxy. This should come as no surprise to Swashbuckler veterans as series writer Bill Mantlo is credited as the co-creator of Rocket Raccoon.
The new series, published by Dynamite Entertainment, is being written by Marc Guggenheim (X-Men Gold) and drawn by Andrea Mutti (Port of Earth). This new series promises to pick up right where the old book left off in the 80’s making it a continuation and not a reboot of the original series. We’ll see space pirate ships gigantic Colonizer vessels, space battles, and many of our favorite characters will make their long overdue return to print.
Be sure to check out Swashbucklers: The Saga Continues #1 this April from Dynamite Entertainment!
— Matthew Demory
Publisher: Dynamite Entertainment
Item Code: FEB181346
Release Date: 4/4/18
SRP: $3.99