Dynamite has announced a brand-new Terminator comic book series titled The Terminator: Metal, marking the return of a science-fiction legend. Publisher Dynamite, founded in 2004, is behind some very well-known series, including The Boys, The Shadow, Vampirella, Game of Thrones, and much more, with over 3,000 characters under the name. Now, the publisher is preparing to resurrect one of the most iconic faces in the science-fiction subgenre with the terrifying Terminator franchise.
The Terminator series was created by Avatar heavyweight James Cameron and Gale Anne Hurd, famous for being one of the most successful and beloved science-fiction movie series in cinematic history. Branching out beyond the silver screen, the IP has delved into video games, including a brand-new side-scrolling Terminator game announced earlier in the year. Not only that, but the franchise has also produced a catalog of comic book series, such as publisher Dark Horse Comics’ run, compiling the likes of The Terminator: Tempest, Superman versus The Terminator: Death to the Future, and Terminator Salvation: The Final Battle.
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Dynamite Announces New Comic Series The Terminator: Metal
The Terminator: Metal will be written by Declan Shalvey and Rory McConville, with art by Lorenzo Re, and each issue of the series will feature a “standalone tale that delves into the triumphs and tragedies of those caught in the eternal war with the machines, and the struggle to hold onto their humanity after the world has ended,” and dive deeper into the Future War era like never before. Like its comic book predecessors, The Terminator: Metal has the potential to become one of the best sci-fi comic books that doesn’t belong to Marvel or DC, considering the writing and artistic team behind the new release. Furthermore, The Terminator: Metal will showcase covers by Shalvey, Sebastian Piriz, Ivan Tao, and Bob Layton, and the first issue is expected to appear on shelves in October.
When they find themselves trapped behind enemy lines in No Man’s Land and run into other surviving resistance fighters, this nullified metallic monster serves as a philosophical crux. Percy will struggle to complete their mission, work with others, and tackle what it means to be man and machine. At risk of Tex being rebooted to factory settings, or perhaps being the unexpected hero, this thrilling first issue is just the groundwork for what will be more pulse-pounding science fiction from Shalvey and McConville in the brutal landscape of The Terminator!
In short, comic series based on movies are a great way to expand the original story, lore, and character arcs, similar to how Event Horizon’s prequel comic series proved there was more content to unravel within a new medium. Shalvery noted that “working on The Terminator has been one of the most challenging and satisfying projects of my career,” and fans seem to be in for a treat as this new series is designed to focus on the “struggles during The Future War.”
Despite Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke weighing in on the modern sequel flop, the Terminator movie franchise has had its fair share of highs. Beginning with The Terminator in 1984, Arnold Schwarzenegger famously portrayed the ominous T-800 against a striking cyberpunk backdrop, creating a popular aesthetic in cinema alongside the likes of Blade Runner. Sequels included Judgement Day, Rise of the Machines, and Terminator Salvation, and since the movie side of the franchise is taking a backseat at the moment, fans of the IP will be thrilled to hear of its continuation in comics.
Source: Dynamite