Star-studded sci-fi epic Arcbound coming to Dark Horse Comics

Movie star Tom Hardy’s next project isn’t a film, but instead a comic with a top flight creative team behind it. Here’s Arcbound.

Crossing over

Yes, we’re talking about *that* Tom Hardy. The film star, who’s probably bet known at this point for the Venom series, is about to cross over into a new realm of media by way of an original comic book series. You might have guessed this already, but Hardy is a big fan of comics in general and publisher Dark Horse has just revealed that his first series will be coming to the publisher.

Of course, Hardy won’t be the only talent onboard. The celeb will be joined by modern legend, writer Scott Snyder, Frank Tieri, Tom Hardy, and Ryan Smallman. The group will be telling what sounds like a mashup of a post-apocalyptic adventure and high sci-fi.

Entitled Arcbound, the book will center on a future time, where humanity has spread out to the stars, but it’s not all sunshine and roses. The expansion takes place under the heel of Zynitec, which uses a power source called Kronium to dominate the galaxy. And did we mention that Earth is a barren waste? Yeah, not great.

In a future where Earth has become a barren wasteland, Zynitec harnesses the unmatched energy of Kronium to assert its dominion across the stars. When Kai, a rising star Mediator in Zynitec’s army, gets an unexplained message from a mysterious entity, everything he thinks he believes is thrown into question, leaving him to explore what it truly means to be human in a world where the boundaries of technology and identity blur.

Dark Horse Comics press release

A maxi-series, Arcbound #1 (of 12) will debut in stores on November 13th, 2024.

Scroll down to check out some quotes from the team.

Scott Snyder: “I’ve been lucky enough throughout my career to work with some of the biggest, most inventive talents in the industry. So when I was given the opportunity to work with Frank Tieri, Ryan Smallman, and, of course, Tom Hardy, I jumped at it. These are all creators that have an innate understanding of how characters tick and what makes their narratives sing across all kinds of media. Getting to craft a brand new universe with such immense creative voices is beyond a treat for me, and I can’t wait to share what we’ve been crafting this past year with all of you. ARCBOUND is going to blow you away!”

Frank Tieri: “Working with Tom, Scott and Ryan… Well, Arcbound has pretty much assembled a dream team for this project and it’s a thrill to be part of it. The world building’s been fun, we’ve got some cool plans for the current series and for the future… and we’ve all had a blast doing it. And I think it really shows in the work.”

Tom Hardy: “I’ve always been drawn to the creative process in all aspects of storytelling–one of the biggest reasons I love comics is that the canvas is limitless, a vast expanse to explore the human condition, character depth, and boundless realms, all only limited by our collective imagination. It’s an honor to work alongside such legends as Scott, Frank, and Ryan in helping to bring the Arcbound universe to life.”

Ryan Smallman: “Creating an entirely new universe along with this roster of talent has been the most fulfilling project of my career so far. Getting the chance to lend my style to Scott and Frank’s creative vision and worldbuilding along with Tom’s sensibility for characters has been a recipe for a truly special series. Everyone has been bringing their A game to make this the absolute best book it can be and I’m so proud of the work we’ve done!”

Nick Rose, CEO of Arcbound Studios: “I’m beyond excited to build not just this book, but an entire universe alongside some of the greatest storytellers from across mediums. Working with such a talented and diverse team allows us to create a rich, immersive world that transcends traditional storytelling. We’re crafting something truly special, with the thrilling potential to leap off the pages and come to life in film and other media. I can’t wait for fans to experience this epic journey.”