IGN can exclusively unveil Image Comics' latest venture, a grand space opera titled Free Planet. Described as a fusion of East meets West and Dune, this series is sure to catch the attention of every sci-fi aficionado.

Take a look at the exclusive slideshow gallery below for a first glimpse of Free Planet #1:

Free Planet #1: Exclusive Comic Book Preview

10 Images

Free Planet is penned by Aubrey Sitterson (No One Left to Fight) and illustrated by Jed Dougherty (Savage Hearts). The debut issue includes covers crafted by Dougherty and Fico Ossio. Here’s Image’s official synopsis of the series:

"The first entirely free planet in human history has secured its independence. Now, a team of revolutionary heroes must safeguard the planet’s unique energy source from two aggressive intergalactic forces while grappling with what genuine freedom means. AUBREY SITTERSON (No One Left to Fight, The Comic Book Story of Professional Wrestling) and JED DOUGHERTY (Savage Hearts, Worlds’ Finest) merge the detailed future history of EAST OF WEST with the emotionally charged space opera style of SAGA in a tale about freedom and the sacrifices it demands."

"Free Planet embodies the future of comics, Jed and my endeavor to elevate our art form and medium through a genuinely literary comic, its deep complexity conveyed visually," says Sitterson. "Be it intense military action, intricate geopolitical maneuvers, or poignant soap opera drama, each page of Free Planet brims with an abundance of visual storytelling; we’re delivering value for your money, with a book designed to be savored repeatedly. It’s a profound reflection on what everyone—regardless of where they stand politically—ultimately desires: Freedom. Hence, it’s fitting that Free Planet finds its home at Image Comics, a publisher established specifically to grant creators the liberty to produce their finest, most personal works, unrestricted."

"Aubrey and I have worked together on multiple comics with fantasy and comedic themes," adds Dougherty. "Free Planet marks our entry into a more serious domain: A conflicted force of revolutionaries protecting their planet’s resources from interstellar exploitation. Reflecting the script’s depth, I’ve refined my artwork with darker tonal shading and experimented with page layouts and graphic elements. As I’ve drawn this book, the diverse cast of characters has come vividly alive for me as they fight across land and space, rebuild a society from the ruins of revolution, and seek vengeance, justice, and even love."

For further updates on the comic book universe, explore what Marvel has in store for 2025 and what DC plans for 2025.