Gatchaman #0 - Free Comic Book Day Special
Writers: Cullen Bunn, Tommy Lee Edwards, Steve Orlando
Artists: Chris Batista, Daniel Hansen, Kath Lobo
Colorists: Carlos Lopez, Daniel Hansen, Kath Lobo
Letterers: Buddy Beaudoin, John Workman, Frank Cvetkovic
Publication Date: May 4, 2024
Cover Artist: Chris Samnee
Rated: Teen
The triumphant comic book return of GATCHAMAN, the iconic Japanese animated franchise! This 100% free special issue serves as the perfect introduction to Mad Cave Studios’ GATCHAMAN family of titles. GATCHAMAN #0 includes three stories, each one providing readers with a taste for a different project scheduled for 2024.
The short story “Episode Zero”, by Cullen Bunn (Deadpool) and Chris Batista (Booster Gold), perfectly reintroduces the colorful cast in a battle against Galactor’s evil machinations, and leads into the ongoing monthly GATCHAMAN series.
“Inner Compass”, by Tommy Lee Edwards (Mother Panic) and Daniel Hansen, is a high-flying aerial adventure that establishes the feel for the type of solo missions that readers can find in the quarterly one-shot specials (which kicks off with GATCHAMAN—KEN: DEATHMATCH).
“The Rival”, by Steve Orlando (Justice League) and Kath Lobo (The Vampire Slayer), explores the villainy of Berg Katse and captures the spirit of the summer 2024 miniseries GATCHAMAN: GALACTOR.
Mad Cave’s GATCHAMAN program is “world-building done right,” with each series able to stand on its own while simultaneously contributing to a larger universe, all under the collaborative guidance and singular vision of impassioned creators. BIRD, GO!
