Samuel L. Jackson is co-writing a new science fiction comic titled Cold Space, for BOOM! Studios. The actor is collaborating with Emmy-nominated writer/producer Eric Calderon on the book. Interior art will be provided by Jeremy Rock, and covers by Dave Johnson and Irredeemable illustrator Jeffrey Spokes.
Written by Jackson and Eric Calderon, the science fiction comic follows the adventures of a wanted fugitive named Mulbery as he crash-lands on a hostile planet on the brink of civil war. The outlaw is caught between two warring factions, but discovers a money-making opportunity amid the chaos.
Jackson said,
“I’m a long-time comic reader and big fan of many genres in graphic novels and manga – from crime thrillers, Westerns and superhero books, to samurai dramas, science fiction and horror. So I actually do read the stuff – and lots of it. Now’s my chance to put my stamp on the medium with something new, but with a classic taste of the stuff I already like.”
Artwork on the four-issue series is provided by Jeremy Rock. The first issue features two covers in a 50/50 split, drawn by Dave Johnson and Jeffrey Spokes.
Eric Calderon said,
“It’s my honor to continue my creative relationship with Samuel L. Jackson and to work with the passionate people at BOOM! Studios. I hope everyone will dig the excellent covers by Dave Johnson, Jeffrey Spokes and the tight interior line work by Mr Jeremy Rock.”
