During the ComicsPRO convention, Robert Kirkman presented Terminal, a new superhero project for the Skybound imprint launching in July. The series will bring together writer Joe Casey and artists Andy Kubert, David Finch, and Arthur Adams. The plot follows Marilyn Howe, whose search for her sister leads her to the center of a conflict between hidden powers. To save herself and save the world, she must unlock her own genetic code.
A Narrative Genetic Code: Building a Modern Myth 🧬
The premise of Terminal is based on the idea of latent genetic potential. The story's development explores how this internal code of the protagonist functions as a biological operating system that needs to be activated. The creators propose a universe where science and the superhuman intertwine, requiring a visual design that differentiates the ordinary from the genetically unlocked. The artists' work will need to reflect this internal evolution through art and page composition.
Existential Problems? Try Restarting Your DNA âš¡
Facing a personal crisis, the usual thing is to take a trip or change your look. Marilyn Howe, on the other hand, opts to rewrite her own biology. While we deal with software updates that slow down the computer, she faces a flesh-and-blood update that could give her superpowers or, perhaps, a good compatibility error with reality. A lesson: always read the terms and conditions before activating your hidden genes.