We all know of “Axe Cop” by now, I’m sure. Debuting as a webcomic written by a five year old and illustrated by his 29 year old brother, it’s arguably one of the best things to ever come out of web comic culture. The story continues online, although “Axe Cop” has seen two print collections from Dark Horse as well as a mini-series, “Bad Guy Earth.”
Now Axe Cop and the Nicolle brothers are returning to Dark Horse with a new mini-series, entitled “President of the World.” Malachai, now eight, and Ethan pick up where “Bad Guy Earth” left off with Axe Cop as president of all presidents, and is forced to deal with a brand new situation full of all new friends and villains, which is rather typical of “Axe Cop’s” free flow nature.
The fact that the book is going to be coming out during election season is just coincidental luck.
“Axe Cop: President of the World” #1 goes on sale in July. For the full press release from Dark Horse, check behind the cut.
Dark Horse Press Release
Direct from Emerald City Comicon, mad-scientist brotherly duo Ethan and Malachai Nicolle are back with Axe Cop: President of the World!
This brand-new, print-exclusive story written by eight-year-old Malachai Nicolle and drawn by his older brother Ethan Nicolle promises to be as wild as the last series. Upon its debut as a webcomic in December of 2009, Axe Cop was instantly hailed by the entertainment press as a hit.
“The new Axe Cop miniseries President of the World is a follow-up to Bad Guy Earth. It picks up right where Bad Guy Earth leaves off, when Axe Cop is made the president of all presidents,” said Ethan.
Axe Cop has been appointed president of the whole world! But what will Axe Cop and his friends do in a world with no bad guys? Look to defeat the bad guys from outer space, of course! Axe Cop is commander in chief of hilarious adventures as only a kid could imagine.
“This miniseries, much like Bad Guy Earth, was created during a monthlong visit with Malachai. It includes a lot of new characters, good and bad. It’s apocalyptic and charming just like a good Axe Cop comic should be. Obviously, way back when we wrote Bad Guy Earth we did not plan for an Axe Cop comic about his presidency to come out right in the middle of the elections, but that is what happened. Perfect timing,” Ethan explained. “I think anyone who loves Axe Cop will love this one. I really tried to make it a continuation from the last miniseries and not a ‘sequel’ that tries to top the last one. Malachai and I had a blast making it.”
Praise for Axe Cop: Bad Guy Earth:
“So engaging that you can’t help but read this book all in one sitting.”–IGN.com
Axe Cop: President of the World #1 is on sale July 25, 2012!
About Dark Horse Comics
Since 1986, Dark Horse Comics has proven to be a solid example of how integrity and innovation can help broaden a unique storytelling medium and establish a small, homegrown company as an industry giant. The company is known for the progressive and creator-friendly atmosphere it provides for writers and artists. In addition to publishing comics from top talent like Frank Miller, Mike Mignola, Neil Gaiman, Gerard Way, Will Eisner, and best-selling prose author Janet Evanovich, Dark Horse has developed such successful characters as the Mask, Timecop, and the Occultist. Additionally, its highly successful line of comics and products based on popular properties includes Star Wars, Avatar: The Last Airbender, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Aliens, Conan the Barbarian, Mass Effect, Serenity, and Domo. Today, Dark Horse Comics is the largest independent comic-book publisher in the United States and is recognized as both an innovator in the cause of creator rights and the comics industry’s leading publisher of licensed material.
