Tom Hardy has succeeded as an actor, writer and producer in Hollywood, and now he’s turning his attention to the comic book world.
The 46-year-old actor has teamed up with comic book legend Scott Snyder as part of the creative team on the upcoming comic book Arcbound, via THR.
Hardy and the rest of the creative team such as Snyder, writer Frank Tieri and artist Ryan Smallman, will be on hand at New York Comic Con to sign the ‘Ashcan edition’ comics on Saturday from 4:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at the Arcbound booth (#3063).
The creative team minus Hardy will also host a panel Saturday from 3 PM to 4 PM in Room #409 at the Javits Center in New York City.
Hardy is said to be a ‘creative collaborator’ whose work will focus on, ‘character development for the broader Arcbound universe.’
Comics: Tom Hardy has succeeded as an actor, writer and producer in Hollywood, and now he’s turning his attention to the comic book world
New comic: The 46-year-old actor has teamed up with comic book legend Scott Snyder as part of the creative team on the upcoming comic book Arcbound, via THR
Arcbound will roll out with a 12-issue series, set in a future where planet Earth has become a barren wasteland.
A ‘formidable corporaocracy’ known as Zynitec uses the ‘umatched energy’ of an element known as Kronium to maintain its dominance throughout the galaxy.
The story centers on Kai, described as, ‘a resolute Mediator Captain, tasked with maintaining Zynitec’s lifeline to Kronium.’
‘However, as he grapples with the morality of his role, revelations about Zynitec’s dubious past thrust him into a poignant quandary: to remain loyal to the empire or to confront the forces that molded him into a tool of oppression,’ the description adds.
The first issue won’t be available for purchase until March, though fans will be able to get the Ashcan edition at the NYCC Arbound booth.
‘I’ve always been drawn to the creative process in all aspects of storytelling – and with comics, I find it’s a fascinating playground to explore,’ Hardy began in a statement.
‘A place where as long as you have a great creative team and the ability to illustrate, write, and discuss – you can build epic worlds together. Worlds you have the distinct freedom to shape, modify, redefine, dismantle and rebuild without the constraints of limited budgets and resources,’ Hardy added.
‘The canvas is limitless, a vast expanse to explore the human condition, character depth, and boundless realms, all only limited by our collective imagination,’ he continued.
Comic: Arcbound will roll out with a 12-issue series, set in a future where planet Earth has become a barren wasteland
Story: The story centers on Kai, described as, ‘a resolute Mediator Captain, tasked with maintaining Zynitec’s lifeline to Kronium
‘It’s an honor to have the opportunity to work alongside such industry legends as Scott, Frank, and Ryan in helping to bring the Arcbound universe to life,’ he continud.
‘They have created an epic world that is as exciting to explore for those who enjoy comics as it is for those who create them,’ Hardy concluded.
Arcbound’s comic distributor will be announced at a later date leading up to the March debut.
The 12-issues first series is said to be the ‘inaugural season’ for this story that will continue past this initial run.
