Image Comics has announced Hexagon Bridge, a new series from up-and-coming creator Richard Blake. The five-issue sci-fi/fantasy series follows a group of explorers trapped in another dimension, and the family member working to bring them home. It’s set to launch in September.
Here’s how Image describes the series:
In Hexagon Bridge, explorers Jacob and Elena Armlen find themselves trapped in a strange parallel dimension of elusive landscapes and shifting architecture inhabited by mischievous entities. Now it’s up to their clairvoyant daughter Adley and sentient robot Staden to rescue them!
Hexagon Bridge is the first comics work for writer/artist Richard Blake, who was a 2019 Creator for Creators grant finalist. Blake has previously shared artwork from the series on Instagram, including this piece featuring the book’s logo:
In a statement announcing the series, Blake described the process of working on the book:
“Creating this book was a journey that took me, and ultimately the characters, to some very strange worlds and unpredictable places,” said Blake. “I am very excited readers can finally share in the journey, and perhaps make some discoveries of their own.”
Image Comics CCO and publisher Eric Stephenson also expressed his enthusiasm at bringing Blake’s work to readers:
“One of the great things about Image is that we’re often able to showcase stunning new work by exceptional new talent, and Richard Blake is a prime example of that,” said Eric Stephenson, Chief Creative Officer and Publisher at Image Comics. “Jonathan Hickman actually brought Richard to my attention a few years back, and it’s watching Richard develop this series has been a genuine thrill. I’m excited for everyone to experience this work for the first time—finally sharing this stunning new work with comics fans is one of the highlight of 2023 for me!”
Check out a six-page preview of Hexagon Bridge #1 below. The issue is set to arrive in stores and digitally on Wednesday, September 13th.
