Writer Ryan K. Lindsay describes “Speed Republic,” his upcoming dystopian racing series with artist Emanuele Parascandolo, as “one of my favourite things I’ve ever written.” A “dark delight” inspired equally by “haunted John Carpenter futures” and “esoteric emotional vignettes from the Coen Brothers,” it features “future society breakdown, a completely detached megacorporation monolith, family, a sense of purpose, and of course epic pulse-pounding car race shenanigans.” We are pleased to present an exclusive first look at the artwork from the first issue, due out February.
Written by Ryan K. LindsayCover A by Emanuele Parascandolo and Michele Monte
Art by Emanuele Parascandolo
Colored by Michele Monte
Lettered by Joamette GilIn the future, Europe has united under one man, The Autocrat. He rules the apocalyptic landscape from corporate monopolies with a vision of unity that is gospel to some, but hollow to others. To distract the 99% from their poor and empty lives, they are given the opportunity to compete in the Grand Race. A marathon street race through Europe where only one driver can make it to the end and win a life of luxury.
Our hero, Sebastian Valencia, enters with the hope that winning this race can make up for his wasted past, but along the way he starts to question what kind of future he is actually buying into.
Thanks to publisher Mad Cave Studios for the artwork, and be sure to pick up a copy of “Speed Republic” #1 (of 5) when it’s released on February 2. You can also check a trailer for the series here.
