As part of Marvel’s CrossGen revival, Marvel will be releasing a new version of the CrossGen series Route 666 in February. The book will be a four-issue mini written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and illustrated by Peter Nguyen, and will be set in the 1950s.
The book follows two US Marshals, Cassie Starkweather and Evan Cisco, tasked with “investigating supernatural events and crimes that happen along the highway.” Fans of the series will note that Cassie was the star of the original title, and she will retain her abilities to detect supernatural evil. Now she will be sharing the spotlight with Cisco, whom she is the deputy of. The book will also be set in “our” world instead of an alternate Earth like the original CrossGen. The title will feature a strong Americana influence, as well as act as a period piece, and Aguirre-Sacasa compares the mini to the film Frailty or the television show Supernatural.
Aguirre-Sacasa notes that he has further plans he would like to do for the series, so if the original mini sells well expect to see more from the world of CrossGen. Look for this title in February.
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