The Goon creator Eric Powell will prove himself worthy in a new graphic novel coming next May from Marvel and Abrams ComicArts.
Thor: Behemoth of the Black Moon will be published through Abrams’ Marvel Arts line, an initiative curated by Alex Ross and edited by Charles Kochman, editor-in-chief of Abrams ComicArts. It’ll be a cosmic adventure featuring giant monsters and a burden left to Thor by his dad, Odin.
“Growing up a Marvel kid as I did, getting free rein to tell a story with a premier character like Thor is a dream come true,” Powell said. “I didn’t want to waste this opportunity, so I’m doing exactly what I want—a big cosmic adventure with giant Kirby style monsters. Yeah, this book is absolutely my love letter to Jack Kirby and Walt Simons on, and I think their influences will be clear. Did I mention cosmic monsters? Cosmic . . . MONSTERS. The kid in me is giddy. I’m so appreciative of Alex Ross, Marvel, and Abrams ComicArts for offering me this project and allowing me to do my thing in this universe.”
Abrams shared more on what to expect from the OGN:
Eric Powell, creator of the Eisner Award–winning series The Goon, brings his distinct blend of myth, mood, and grit to the world of Asgard. In this new story, the God of Thunder must confront the dark legacy of his father, Odin, and face the consequences of a past that refuses to stay buried. Powell’s work has been celebrated for its emotional depth, striking visuals, and storytelling that bridges genre fiction and mythology, making this an ideal entry in the Marvel Arts line.
The graphic novel is one of two books announced by Abrams this week as part of the Marvel Arts line, the other being a novelization of Marvels, the classic miniseries by Kurt Busiek and Alex Ross. Marvels: The Novelization will be written by Steve Darnall and feature illustrations by Alex Ross.
“Marvels: The Novelization fulfills along-held ambition I’ve had to see an even greater expansion of the original work,” Ross said. “I’m thrilled with what Steve has written and look forward to sharing what he’s done with the world. Having Eric Powell join us at Marvel Arts is a big get. He honors us with his incredible skill as a storytelling master, and having him finally do a Thor story is a match made in Asgard. The endless possibilities of Abrams ComicArts and Marvel Arts are something I am creatively fulfilled by to help books into being and through my own graphic novel ambitions.”
Marvels: The Novelization will also arrive next May.
“With each new Marvel title, we hope to take readers into unexpected places,” said Kochman. “The variety of stories and creators and formats shows the range of what is possible with this medium, and we are grateful to Marvel for their support and collaboration.”