Netflix announced the upcoming comic book SPACE BANDITS by superstar creator Mark Millar (THE AUTHORITY, OLD MAN LOGAN) and artist Matteo Scalera (DEAD BODY ROAD).  The sci-fi series will be published by Image Comics.

SPACE BANDITS follows Thena Khole and Cody Blue, wanted criminals who were perfectly happy leading their felonious organizations and pulling heists.  However, when their crews turn on them, they work together toward the goal of revenge.

Regarding his adventurous lead characters, Millar explained, “I love writing female-led stories in everything from Reborn to Empress to Hit-Girl to Jupiter’s Legacy and, of course, our recent Magic Order at Netflix. I also love writing big, fun sci-fi things. In a world with a billion superhero properties and gloomy, rain-soaked dystopian sci-fi, there’s a gap in the market for sci-fi that’s upbeat and fun and I wanted to combine all this into a big, high-octane story. I’ve been working on this as a property for Netflix since last Summer and now I’m being joined by the brilliant Matteo Scalera for the comic-book translation of this story. The guy’s a genius and I’ve followed him for years. Having him draw this is like someone you’ve always had a crush on going out on a date with you. He’s just amazing.”

If that isn’t enough for you, SPACE BANDITS features alternate covers by some of Millar’s all-time favorite artists.  The first announced limited edition will be by the legendary Howard Chaykin (AMERICAN FLAGG!) and will only cost 75 cents (all other covers will retail at $3.99).

SPACE BANDITS #1 arrives in stores on Wednesday, July 3.  Ask your favorite comic shop to add it to your bin.

Brad Mendenhall is the Host/Co-Founder of the Cosmic Geppetto Podcast, a pop culture show where geeky people talk lovingly about geeky stuff.

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