Epic Space Opera Unveiled: East of West Collides with Dune in Free Planet

Image Comics Unveils "Free Planet," a Sci-Fi Epic

Image Comics has announced its latest project: Free Planet, an ambitious space opera described as a fusion of East of West and Dune. Sci-fi enthusiasts will want to add this one to their must-read list.

Below is an exclusive preview of Free Planet #1:

Free Planet #1: Exclusive Preview

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Written by Aubrey Sitterson (No One Left to Fight) and illustrated by Jed Dougherty (Savage Hearts), with covers by Dougherty and Fico Ossio, Free Planet tells the story of humanity's first truly free planet and the revolutionary heroes tasked with protecting its unique energy source from hostile alien forces. The series explores the complexities of freedom and the sacrifices it demands.

Image's official synopsis: "The first completely free planet in human history has won its independence. Now, a group of revolutionary heroes must defend the planet’s unique energy source from a pair of hostile intergalactic powers while determining what complete freedom actually entails."

Sitterson describes Free Planet as "the shape of comics to come," aiming for a "truly literary comic" with rich visual complexity. Dougherty notes a shift towards a more serious tone in his art style, reflecting the story's themes of revolution, rebuilding, and vengeance.

Free Planet #1 launches Wednesday, May 7. For more comic book news, check out the previews for Marvel and DC's 2025 releases.