In an age of heightened reputation for the science fiction style, it is particularly formidable to conceive of one thing that feels actually unique, however that is precisely what rising star Sumeyye Kesgin has completed along with her new space opera miniseries for Picture Comics titled “Voyagis (opens in new tab).”
Appearing as each author and artist for this intriguing otherworldly story, Istanbul-based Kesgin has completed some imaginative worldbuilding for her unique comedian e-book mission.Â
The premiere problem landed on Nov. 16 and carries with it a definite Euro type and energetic shade palette that ought to entice readers searching for one thing distinctive within the crowded comics market.
Right here’s the official synopsis:
What if one of many Voyager probes was discovered by aliens on an uninhabitable planet laid waste by a wandering black hole? Their sources dwindling and below the thumb of a relentless tyrant, alien hero Sen’s discovery of the probe results in journey, and doable salvation, for her and her individuals. “Voyagis” is a five-issue miniseries and artist Sumeyye Kesgin’s writing debut.
“I’ve an enormous curiosity about doable eventualities of evolution, the cosmos, and space-time,” Kesgin tells House.com. “Whereas rewatching the ‘Cosmos’ documentaries I felt an important urge to put in writing a narrative concerning the Voyager probes. Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 and their passengers, the Golden Data, floating in space in direction of the unknown like a message in a bottle thrown into the huge ocean referred to as the Universe. So fascinating and galvanizing from a cosmic standpoint!Â
“As people of this century, we’ll most likely by no means discover out what their consequence might be and can carry on dreaming whereas consuming fantastical fiction about outer space. “Voyagis” is one in every of them, a narrative making an attempt to stay throughout the boundaries of science fiction whereas additionally making an attempt in components to be a whimsical story. Additionally it is a narrative about annihilation, loneliness, goals/realities, and the persistence of life.”
(By the way, if you wish to try these outdated “Cosmos” episodes or different exhibits, here is our information to the best space documentaries.)
Kesgin’s objective in creating this compelling sci-fi fable was to invert individuals’s curiosity relating to exo-planets and alien civilizations.Â
“This time another person is us from the depths of space however one thing doesn’t really feel proper (or feels misplaced),” she added. “Our heroes are in the course of a battle for survival. Their essential objective is to dwell to see one other day which isn’t any straightforward feat as a result of their planet has already been struck by disasters attributable to a black hole and sources are dwindling quickly. And if that wasn’t sufficient they should keep away from the grasp of a tyrant. The invention of Voyager amongst all this commotion will finally make them a larger journey.
“I am unable to wait to share this story with you, readers. I hope that you’ll be part of me on this escapade.”
Image Comics’ “Voyagis #1” (opens in new tab) hit cabinets in comedian retailers and on-line shops on Nov. 16 and is obtainable now.
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