Good news, comic fans! The Formidables—the superhero series that I was involved with as editor—is heading back to comic shops this spring, courtesy of indie publishing company Advent Comics!
Created by writer/artist Chris Malgrain through his Oniric Comics company, the Formidables are a quintet of superheroes battling evil and bigotry in 1950s America, with their first challenge coming in the form of a Communist super-villain…who’s disguised as a white supremacist! It’s a unique take on the genre, with Chris examining topics like race relations and sexual identity in a Cold War setting, with an appropriate amount of punching and explosions mixed in, of course—we are talking superhero comics, after all!
The Formidables’ epic 8-issue storyline involves Commie villains, an alien invasion force vs. an army of superheroes, shocking revelations, and an appearance by…God?! As Stan the Man used to say, if there’s only one comic you’re going to buy this month, make it this one!
The Formidables #1 goes on sale April 27, 2022 and is available for order right now for $3.99 through Diamond Comic Distribution (item #FEB221121), so let your local comic shop know you want to order a copy. And then standby for some indie superhero action!
