Tom Scioli And Image Comics Announce New Ongoing Sci-Fi Series ‘The Myth Of 8-Opus’

by Olly MacNamee

Creator Tom Scioli (Space Opera Xanadax, Gødland) brings his unforgettable talent to Image Comics with the announcement of a new intergalactic tale of revenge in an upcoming ongoing series, The Myth of 8-Opus, this coming February.

Here’s what you need to know:

“For centuries, intergalactic peace was kept by the warrior known only as 8-Opus! Ten years ago, he disappeared and chaos reigned supreme. Buried in a techno-cosmic sarcophagus, within a crimson pyramid on a hellish grailworld, kept alive by a combination of science, sorcery, and spite, 8-Opus breaks free, vowing revenge on whoever put him there. If he’s going to survive, 8-Opus will have to fight a host of demi-gargoyles, old foes, and even the old friends who’ve abandoned him to his fate.

Part god, part man … trapped in a hellish world of maniacs and monsters, 8-Opus battles for justice in this one-of-a-kind story that readers won’t want to miss.”

Scioli said of this new, all-consuming comic book series:

“I’m working around the clock to make the most exciting comic of my career, taking every lesson I’ve ever learned and applying it to full effect. I can’t wait ‘til you see this. There’s nothing on earth I’d rather be doing than writing and drawing this book. I’m having the time of my life and I think you will too. It’s a tale of alien worlds, strange creatures, unbeatable foes, trials, triumphs and human drama. This is the sort of thing you can only do in comics. I can honestly say you’ve never seen a comic quite like this. Its a fast-paced thriller that doesn’t let go. A true comic book roller coaster ride that asks some deep questions.”