Author: Newsroom
The Founding Chairman of Marvel Studios (David Maisel), his Mythos Studios, and Aspen Comics are launching a new entertainment universe called EKOS, which is inspired by the art and creations of legendary comic artist Michael Turner and writer Geoff Johns. Ekos Volume 1 will be produced by Maisel, with cover art by Joe Quesada (Former Chief Creative Officer and Editor-in-Chief of Marvel) and other superstar artists. The story line of Ekos has been kept under wraps, except for Maisel revealing to The Hollywood Reporter that, “In a time when there are so many great films exploring the wonder and awe of multiverses and galaxies, Ekos will focus on the wonder and awe of this planet.”
“The excitement I feel is similar to what I felt when we launched Iron Man, and that’s why Ekos is the first project that I’m putting my ‘Founding Chairman of Marvel Studios’ title on. As I did with Marvel Studios, I’m looking forward to bringing Ekos and Grell to the world through other forms of entertainment, including feature films.” – David Maisel
The Ekos and Aspen team will have a large presence at the upcoming San Diego Comic Con, with one of the largest booths, a special panel, and a prominent marketing activation that includes Ekos Volume 1 promotions on the 250+ access scanners around the entire convention. The Ekos and Aspen panel will be hosted on Saturday, July 27th at 1pm PT in Room 4, where fans will receive a sneak peek of the Ekos Universe as well as a free gift.
EKOS VOLUME 1 will be collected in three Issues to make up a ~128 pg graphic novel. The project will initially be available exclusively on Kickstarter, with the Kickstarter campaign launching September 10, 2024. The Kickstarter pre-launch page will be live on July 18th where fans can sign up to follow the campaign, be alerted of campaign updates, and receive an exclusive digital print of an homage to Marvel’s Civil War 1 variant cover by Michael Turner, but including the main Ekos characters.
The Ekos Volume 1 Aspen Comics creative team includes colorist Peter Steigerwald (Civil War, Fathom, Soulfire), writer J.T. Krul (Soulfire), and artist Alex Konat (Fathom). In addition to Joe Quesada, cover artists include Alex Ross, J. Scott Campbell, David Mack, Jerome Opeña, and more.
“We are so excited to be partnering with the Founding Chairman of Marvel Studios, David Maisel, on our brand new Ekos Universe. We cannot wait to show you the world of Ekos.”
– Frank Mastromauro, Co-President of Aspen Comics
“We have the support of some amazing artists. Some of the really true superstars in the industry.” – Peter Steigerwald, Co-President of Aspen Comics
