Last October, comic book publisher Humanoids announced that John Cassaday was named as their Chief Creative Officer, and that Mark Waid was named as their Director of Creative Development.
Today, a preview of the first issue from their shared H1 universe was released.
Coming this June will be Ignited from writers Mark Waid and Kwanza Osajyefo, and artist Phil Briones.
The official synopsis is as follows: “It’s the first day back at Phoenix Academy High, but this year there’s no back to school excitement in the air as returning students and faculty are haunted by memories of last year’s horrific attack. So many friends and colleagues were lost, and some of those who survived underwent changes; they Ignited, gaining supernatural abilities they barely understand. Little do they know this is just the beginning…. “
Starting a new comics shared universe is always a tricky thing, but with veterans Waid and Cassaday being behind it, this should be a great start, and I can’t wait to read the issue when it comes out on June 5th!
Look for the issue with either the main cover by Cassaday (above) or a variant cover by Yanick Paquette (below).
Co-writers Mark Waid and Kwanza Osajefo, Artist Phil Briones and Colorist Andrew Crossley Launch H1 with IGNITED issue 1
Welcome to the H1 Universe and Ignited, Humanoids’ first ever ongoing super-powered series-brought to you by an explosive team: writers Mark Waid (Kingdom Come) and Kwanza Osajyefo (Black AF), and artist Phil Briones (Aquaman), with covers by John Cassaday and Yanick Paquette! It’s the first day back at Phoenix Academy High, but this year there’s no back to school excitement in the air as returning students and faculty are haunted by memories of last year’s horrific attack. So many friends and colleagues were lost, and some of those who survived underwent changes; they Ignited, gaining supernatural abilities they barely understand. Little do they know this is just the beginning…. Ignited issue 1 is on sale June 5.
The Los Angeles-based publisher of some of the world’s most iconic and groundbreaking science fiction and fantasy graphic novels is currently celebrating its 20th anniversary in the U.S. and 45 years in existence.
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