BOOM! Studios has announced a January launch for Mosely, a five-issue series by writer Rob Guillory, artist Sam Lotfi and colorist Jean-Francois Beaulieu, chronicling one man’s attempt to take down the mighty idols of technology that have captivated the world in the near future.
Here’s how BOOM! describes the title:
« In the hyper-technological world of the later 21st century, Mosely is a bitter old janitor on a mission from a higher power … to unleash holy Hell upon the ‹ too big to fail › Tech Gods. Can one man bring down the corporate powers who’ve used their vast influence to oppress an all too complacent human race (and hopefully win back the favor of his estranged family while he’s at it)? Mosely’s taking up the Holy Hammer and you better believe he’s gonna smash some sh!t until he sets mankind free! »
« I pictured Mosely as the summer action blockbuster I’ve always wanted to write, » Guillory said. « But when I put pen to paper, Marvin Mosely had bigger plans. Turns out Mose was such a huge character that this story had to grow to epic proportions just to contain him. He’s maybe the most unlikely savior of the world in comics today. And you’re gonna completely fall in love with the old bastard. »
« I’m thrilled to be telling this story with Rob, » Lotfi said. « It’s always a joy to create characters and a world from the ground up and even more fun to watch those characters collide! I found myself making sound effects out loud while drawing this book, that’s how fun the world of Mosley is. »
Mosely #1 features main cover art by Lotfi, and variant covers by Guillory, Joe Palmer and Mike Huddleston.
Written by: Rob Guillory.
Art by: Sam Lotfi.
Covers by: Sam Lotfi, Guillory, Joe Palmer, Mike Huddleston, Jorge Corona.
Description: In the hyper-technological world of the later 21st century, Mosely is a bitter old janitor on a mission from a higher power, to unleash holy Hell upon the « too big to fail » Tech Gods. Can one man bring down the AI powers who;vve used their vast influence to oppress an all too complacent human race (and hopefully win back the favor of his estranged family while he’s at it)?
Pages: 32.
Price: $4.99.
Available: Jan. 4.
Written by: Rob Guillory.
Art by: Sam Lotfi.
Covers by: Sam Lotfi, Rob Guillory.
Description: As Mosely reels from the recent events that bestowed the Holy Hammer upon him, he’s overwhelmed by the legions of « upgraded » civilians, with Robo-Enforcers hell bent on keeping the digital status-quo in place. Mosely finds himself with more tangible foes, but a daunting task-wreck the three robo-gods that run the city from their towering pyramids and… deal with the return of someone special from his past? Beginning here, each issue includes a bonus story written and drawn by Rob Guillory for wall-to-wall content!
Pages: 32.
Price: $4.99.
Available: Feb. 15.
Written by: Rob Guillory.
Art by: Sam Lotfi.
Covers by: Sam Lotfi, Rob Guillory.
Description: Mosely faces the demons of his past-ones responsible for his present predicament-as he feels compelled to sail into a literal sea of data! But the liquid fiber optic ocean proves treacherous as he comes face-to-face with another Tech God!
Pages: 32.
Price: $4.99.
Available: April 5.
Written by: Rob Guillory.
Art by: Sam Lotfi.
Covers by: Sam Lotfi, Rob Guillory, Bjorn Berends, Tradd Moore.
Description: Mosely is coming to finish off the Tech Gods once and for all and finally smash them into oblivion! Mosely and his family realize that the real threat comes from an ancient power source driving these Tech Gods… and it’s going to take more than a Holy Hammer to shut it down for good.
Pages: 32.
Price: $4.99.
Available: May 17.
Written by: Rob Guillory.
Art by: Sam Lotfi.
Covers by: Sam Lotfi, Rob Guillory.
Description: After what seemed like the final battle, Mose and family discover the sinister, ancient force behind the Tech Gods themselves! While Mosely and Gloria have to fight the internal demons of their past, they face a very tangible demon, alien and arcane, with a dark link to human history. However, even if they succeed, what will their victory mean for the human race, when they’ve been reliant on AI for so long?
Pages: 32.
Price: $4.99.
Available: July 5.