In this final issue, all hell breaks loose in the santa monica slums as new monsters and new heroes clash for supremacy. Pacific rim writer teases more jaeger in future comic book. Tales from year zero serves as a prequel to the highlyanticipated motion picture warner bros. Pacific rim director del toro on legendarys prequel comic. Pacific rim uprising is the sequel to guillermo del toros 20 sciencefiction film, pacific rim, directed by steven s. Oct 20, 2017 legendary announced today that it will release a new comic book prequel to its highlyanticipated movie sequel pacific rim uprising, which hits theaters february 23, 2019.
Rim aftermath, an official comic book prequel to pacific rim. Dont miss this exciting scifi prequel graphic novel of the highly anticipated motion picture, warner bros. Boyega is not only going to be the big star in the sequel movie, he will first appear in a comic prequel to pacific rim. The official new comic series presented by director guillermo del toro and pacific rim screenwriter travis beacham.
A guide to the best and worst pacific rim comics, filling the gaps between movies and exploring the backstory for main characters like john boyegas jake pentecost. It is being created as an official comic book prequel to pacific rim uprising. Pacific rim uprising is getting an official prequel comic, its been revealed. Legendary comics will release pacific rim aftermath, an official comic book prequel to pacific rim. Prepare to return to the epic universe of jaegers and kaiju with pacific rim aftermath the official comic book prequel to the new film pacific rim uprising starring john boyega santa monica, 2034. Pacific rim 2 is still a long way off, but if youre hankering for some more hot jaegerkaiju battles, you wont have to wait much longer. In his schemes, he crosses paths with the orphaned amara namani cailee spaeny as well as the law, which leaves him no choice but to return as a ranger to the. Legendary has announced that it is set to prepare us for our return to the world of jaegers and kaiju with pacific rim aftermath, the official comic book prequel to marchs hotlyanticipated movie. Tales from year zero travis beacham, sean chen, yvel guichet, pericles junior, chris.
Travis beachum has been responding to fans asking for more pacific rim with promises of dinosaur explanations, more jaeger action and the most important character you didnt see in the movie. Pacific rim writer teases more jaeger in future comic. Though the movie isnt due until next spring, fans wont have to wait long to return to the world of jaegars and kaiju thanks to a sixpart miniseries, pacific rim aftermath. The comic book takes us back to nine years after the original pacific rim film starred idris elba and charlie hunnam and a year before the release of uprising. Tales from year zero 01 by travis beacham, yvel guichet, pericles junior isbn. Following the story of the son of stacker pentecost, uprising focuses on the aftermath of the breachs destruction, and the revival of the pan pacific defense corps and the jaeger.
Published in 2016, this is a true expansion of the pacific rim universe. This hardcover edition collects all 6issues plus bonus story and new material for the first time. Chronicling the very first time earth is menaced by incredible monsters known as kaiju, these inhuman beasts rise from the ocean depths and threaten to extinquish all mankind. After months of waiting, pacific rim fans are finally getting new jaeger versus kaiju action sooner than they may have been expecting. Tales from year zero, a graphic novel prequel to the upcoming film. Prepare to return to the epic universe of jaegers and kaiju with pacific rim aftermath, the official comic book prequel to the highly anticipated new film pacific rim uprising. Syfy new pacific rim prequel comic will fill in the gaps. Prequel to game of thrones set 5,000 years before the events depicted in the series, centering on an unconstructed era in a land divided into a hundred kingdoms. Line webtoon, the popular digital comics publisher from south korea has teamed up with legendary comics to launch pacific rim. Pacific rim aftermath by cavan scott, hardcover barnes. Uprising hits cinemas on march 23rd, but you can get your fix early with the prequel webcomic. Mar 25, 2015 after months of waiting, pacific rim fans are finally getting new jaeger versus kaiju action sooner than they may have been expecting. Pacific rim 2 prequel comic bridges the gap between movies oct 20, 2017 legendary comics will release pacific rim aftermath, an official comic book prequel to pacific rim.
Guillermo del toro unveils pacific rim comic book series. While we still have a two year wait assuming the schedule doesnt shift before pacific rim 2 hits theaters, legendary pictures and guillermo del toro are attempting to bridge the gap with a new line of comic books titled pacific rim. Pacific rim uprising gets prequel comic screen rant. Rather than focusing on characters we already know, it introduces a new jaeger duo. Chronicling the very first time earth is menaced by incredible monsters known as kaiju, these inhuman beasts rise from the ocean depths and threaten to extinguish all mankind. Pacific rim 2 prequel comic bridges the gap between movies. For movie will never capture the essence of the book perfectly and its happen too for lords of the ring.
Scott eastwoods star is very much on the rise after starring in suicide squad, the fate of the furious, and the upcoming pacific rim. At new york comic con last weekend, filmmaker guillermo del toro announced a pacific rim prequel comic, to be published with an assist from writer. Amara is an official prequel series to the major motion. Aftermath, a sixpart prequel series set in the year 2034 that will introduce us to jake pentecost and the world hes grown up in. Pacific rim tales from year zero is an indispensable item in the collection of anyone who is fan of the movie pacific rim. Set in the year 2035, uprising is set ten years after the events of pacific rim. Naomi watts, georgie henley, miranda richardson, josh whitehouse.
Thor star idris elba making prequel film of hit tv show luther. Legendary entertainment announced a graphic novel prequel to pacific rim, scripted by the films writer travis beacham with guidance from director guillermo del toro and an alex ross cover. Jan 17, 2018 the first of six prequel comics for pacific rim uprising has been released, giving some background on jake pentecost, the main hero of the film, and the return of a familiar character. The world of pacific rim has changed since then, but we as viewers dont know exactly how. Due to issues with his movie rights, the hulk didnt get his own trilogy. Uprising made a big splash with a flashy trailer earlier this month at new york comic con. Legendary comics comics pacific rim returns in a new comic book series but what about the sequel. Tales from year zero is the preface comic to the guillermo del toro scifi movie. Pacific rim uprising prequel comic pacific rim aftermath revealed.
Legendary announced today that it will release a new comic book prequel to its highlyanticipated movie sequel pacific rim uprising, which hits theaters february 23, 2019. It reveals the origins of characters like the beckets, the marshall, and even the jaegers themselves. Featured in a list of film prequel comics worth reading in empire july. Line webtoon and legendary comics join forces for new.
Dont miss the exciting scifi prequel graphic novel of the highly anticipated movie, pacific rim, directed by guillermo del toro. Uprising stomps into our lives in a few weeks, find out what happened to the world in between the first movie directed by guillermo del toro and the sequel helmed by steven s. Browse the latest deals and special offers on digital comics and graphic novels from marvel, dc comics, dark horse, image, and many. Alex ross covers legendarys pacific rim graphic novel prequel. John boyega debuts his pacific rim character ahead of the film with new comic book the actor stars as nigerian character jake pentecost in the upcoming prequel to pacific rim. Oct 20, 2017 yesterday, legendary comics announced a new, sixissue comic book miniseries which will bridge the gap between the cult favorite kaiju film pacific rim and its forthcoming sequel, pacific rim. Oct 19, 2017 pacific rim uprising prequel comic pacific rim aftermath revealed. The sixissue comic book series serves as a bridge between the two films. Cavan scott is the writer of pacific rim aftermath, the official prequel comic to pacific rim uprising. The screenplay was written by travis beacham and del toro from a story by beacham. John boyega debuts his pacific rim character ahead of. Pacific rim aftermath the official comic prequel to the major motion picture legendary comics invites you to return to the epic universe of jaegers and kaiju with pacific rim aftermath, the official comic book prequel to pacific rim uprising starring john boyega.
But the 5 stars rating is me being a fanboy, because while being good its still a pretty. Away from jaegers and kaiju, cavan has written for such popular franchises as star wars, doctor who, vikings, star trek, judge dredd and more. Jun 20, 2018 the official synopsis for pacific rim uprising reads as follows john boyega star wars. Prepare to return to the epic universe of jaegers and kaiju with pacific rim aftermath, the official comic book prequel to the highly anticipated new film pacific rim uprising starring john boyega and coming to theaters march 2018. A prequel film to the luther tv series starring ibris elba thor, pacific rim is being developed, hoping to start shooting next year. Legendary announces pacific rim uprising prequel pacific.
Guillermo del toro to produce pacific rim prequel graphic. John boyega debuts his pacific rim character ahead of the. Ahead of the highlyanticipated films release, staring john boyega as jake pentecost, the star will debut his character in an upcoming comic book, pacific rim. Guillermo del toros forthcoming scifi spectacular pacific rim will tell the tale of ginormous robots called jaegers that protect the world from. The comics will somewhat bridge the gap between guillermo del toros 20 kaijuversusrobots movie. Uprising, though im rather looking forward to it myself as its predecessor was easily my favourite of the big cgifilled action movies of its year. A new pacific rim prequel comic will provide the jaeger. I never read this kind of book before, for i see that book will always be different from movie. The sixpart comic book series pacific rim aftermath will debut in january 2018, teeing up the films march release. Prepare to return to the epic universe of jaegers and kaiju with pacific rim aftermath, the official comic book prequel to the highly anticipated new film pacific rim uprising starring john boyega.
John boyega debuts his pacific rim character ahead of the film with new comic book the actor stars as nigerian character jake pentecost in. Pacific rim uprising was released on march 23, 2018, in the united states, in 3d, imax and imax 3d, by universal pictures. Dont miss this exciting scifi prequel graphic novel of the highly anticipated warner bros. Uprising, though im rather looking forward to it myself as its predecessor was easily my favourite of. Pacific rim aftermath book by cavan scott official. Of course theres plenty of robotonmonster action if youre into that sort of thing. Yesterday, legendary comics announced a new, sixissue comic book miniseries which will bridge the gap between the cult favorite kaiju film pacific rim and its forthcoming sequel, pacific rim. Jul 25, 20 travis beachum has been responding to fans asking for more pacific rim with promises of dinosaur explanations, more jaeger action and the most important character you didnt see in the movie. Aftermath is the official prequel series to the major motion picture, pacific rim uprising. In a city that was once the jewel of the west coast, a new world has emerged. Following the graphic novel tales from year zero, legendary takes you back to the front lines with pacific rim. A recap of guillermo del toros pacific rim panel at wondercon. On march, titan books released pacific rim uprising.
These comics fill the gap between the two pacific rim movies. Amara, the webcomic is exclusive to line webtoon and published by legendary comics tells of the origins of one of the new characters from the upcoming movie. Legendary to publish a pacific rim uprising prequel in. Pacific rim returns in a new comic book series but what. Exclusive pacific rim uprising clip explores the design of.
Oct 07, 2017 scott eastwoods star is very much on the rise after starring in suicide squad, the fate of the furious, and the upcoming pacific rim. Pacific rim uprising focuses on the journey of exjaeger pilot jake pentecost john boyega, the son of war hero stacker pentecost idris elba, now a scrapper selling jaeger parts on the black market. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The force awakens stars as the rebellious jake pentecost, a oncepromising jaeger pilot whose legendary. Oct 19, 2017 it is being created as an official comic book prequel to pacific rim uprising. You will first see john boyegas pacific rim debut in.
Kevin feige likes to pull story elements from the comic books for use in the movies. Oct 19, 2017 pacific rim uprising is getting an official prequel comic, its been revealed. Real steel real steel takes places about 510 years after the events of pacific rim. Mar 21, 2018 pacific rim 2 prequel comic bridges the gap between movies oct 20, 2017. Now, a new prequel comic series is set to fill us in a bit. Uprising but he now has his sights set on playing wolverine. Tales from year zero serves as a prequel to the highlyan. This sensational prequel depicting the events involving all the characters of the film after the first invasion kaiju.
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