The Forgotten Five, the Patreon webcomic-turned-crowdfunded project, will find a new home at Image Comics this December.
Alex Segura, author of Secret Identity, teamed up with writer and Best Issue Ever podcaster Sara Century and artists Pat Kennedy and Dean Kotz for the indie superhero series.
“The Forgotten Five is a potent blend of all the kinds of comics and adventures Sara, Pat, Dean, and I loved growing up—with a decidedly modern twist,” said Segura. “The kind of long-running series with simmering subplots, outcast teen angst, and terrifying powers that we were addicted to as readers ourselves. If the New Mutants were an indie comic, you’d have The Forgotten Five.”
The story follows five teenagers who, decades ago, escaped a shadowy organization known as the Contingency. With help from a former Contingency agent and her partner, the teens became the Five, a team of freedom-fighting outcasts.
Years later, the Five have grown up and moved on, leaving superheroics to newer teams. But when rumors surface that the Contingency has returned, the former heroes must decide whether to abandon their civilian lives and reunite.
“Like most kids in the Eighties, I started with Marvel and DC superhero comics. Their sprawling, interconnected stories (and backstories!) completely captured my imagination. Then I discovered indie comics, and those quickly became my favorites. They were personal and raw, and you’d find the creators’ fingerprints in every panel. With The Forgotten Five, we’re bringing both styles of storytelling together. It’s an indie book infused with superhero DNA,” Kotz said.
Here’s a look inside the first issue:
The first issue will have covers by Nickolej Villiger (shown above), Michel Fiffe, Jerry Ordway and Kotz:
The Forgotten Five #1 is scheduled to arrive in stores Dec. 16.