DC have announced “The Last God,” a new 12-issue fantasy series starting this October under its Black Label imprint. Created by writer Phillip Kennedy Johnson (“Last Sons of America,” “Jim Henson’s The Power of the Dark Crystal”), artist Riccardo Federici (“Aquaman,” “Dark Nights: Metal – The Murder Machine”) and colorist Dean White ( “All-Star Batman,” “American Carnage”), the series depicts a cross-generational quest to kill the Last God, an evil tyrant who is trying to destroy the land of Cain Anuun.
According to DC’s press release:
Thirty years ago, a fellowship of legendary adventurers saved their world by slaying the demonic tyrant Mol Uhltep — The Last God. Following his downfall, the realm entered a new age of peace and prosperity. But a generation later, when the leader of the original fellowship dies, their children and successors learn their terrible lie:
The Last God still lives.
A new generation of heroes must unearth the secrets that their parents kept, and set out to finish what was started thirty years before. And this time, they must not fail.
Johnson teased, “This series features mind-blowing, terrifying art by Riccardo Federici, colorist Dean White, and letterer Tom Napolitano, three absolute geniuses in their fields, and epic world-building so deep and rich that it exists beyond the bounds of the page. Fans of D&D, Game of Thrones, Lord of the Rings and Magic: The Gathering, and anyone who enjoys deep-dives into fantasy lore: you will be extremely well-served with ‘The Last God.’ Stay tuned!”
Federeci said, “When I was asked to draw this series I was so excited, both because I love the fantasy genre, especially when there are horror connotations, but also because it was an opportunity to graphically create a new world. Everyone on the team and at DC has shown me such confidence and I am so thankful.”
This is the first non-DC Universe title announced for Black Label, following last week’s announcement that DC was closing Vertigo Comics, their traditional home for creator-owned comics. In the press release, DC Publisher Dan DiDio says, “This series reinforces DC’s commitment to working with the best storytellers, as well as our commitment to finding new and original concepts to publish.”
“The Last God” #1 is out October 30th. For more from Johnson, head on over to the announcement interview at Inverse.
