McKinney said the book was conceived as a fun comic book “simply for fun’s sake,” but that it also explores “themes of self-responsibility, parental contrition, and the idea that no one but yourself can define who you are. All that, set against the backdrop of off-the-wall characters and otherworldly creatures.” McKinney and Dwonch previously worked together at Action Lab Entertainment, where Dwonch, who co-founded the company, served as creative director, while McKinney wrote comics like “Ehmm Theory” and “Zoe Dare.” The book marks Brazilian artist Magenta King’s first work for a major US publisher, while Huang previously illustrated “Jia and the Nian Monster,” an all-ages graphic novel written by Dark Horse publisher Mike Richardson.
The comic is the latest tokusatsu-inspired series from an American publisher announced in the past year, following Marvel’s acquisition of the Ultraman rights. Dwonch described the book as “combining the sense of legacy found in the DCU with the kitschiness of the 1960s Ultraman series and the over-the-top action of the John Wick films.” The cover depicts Jenny in the aftermath of a fight with a kaiju-esque monster, and her surname Tetsuo evokes the cyberpunk body horror film series of the same name.
“Jenny Zero” #1 will be released on April 14.
