Atlas Comics, the predecessor to Marvel Comics, is making a return at New York Comic Con 2024 to celebrate its 50th anniversary.
Steven Paul’s Atlas/Seaboard, the newly relaunched brand of legacy comic book publisher Atlas Comics, announced today its lineup of revitalized characters that will be featured at New York Comic Con, coinciding with the brand’s 50th anniversary.
At the forefront of Atlas/Seaboard’s relaunch is Devilina, the sister of the devil who must banish him back to hell. A live-action feature film about the character is currently in development with Paramount Pictures. Joining Devilina is Phoenix, a crashed astronaut stuck with aliens in the arctic; The Grim Ghost, a highwayman who must collect souls for the devil’s army; The Hands of the Dragon, a martial arts expert on a path for revenge; Sgt. Stryker’s Death Squad, the commander of an unruly military team; and Lomax, a post-war police officer whose brought in as a last resort for operations.
Character Line-Up Highlights:
Devilina: the sister of the devil himself. Raised by her mother in a lonesome New England Manor, the two have vowed to defeat him in whatever vengeful way he manifests himself on earth to drag them back to Hell. Devilina struggles to use her powers for good, including telepathy, mind reading, teleportation and super strength.
Phoenix: Ed Tyler an astronaut from the doomed THRESHOLD I mission. His ship comes crashing down in the harsh tundra of the Arctic. He’s pulled from this wreckage, but his saviors are not of this world, they are the DEIEI, alien beings who live in a remote lab deep under the ice of the earth. Ed comes to a horrific realization that these beings created humanity as an experiment millions of years ago, and what’s worse… they’ve grown bored of us and plan to scrub the experiment clean.
The Grim Ghost: Matthew Dunsinane is an exceptional highwayman during the American Revolution. Stories of his exploits thrilled colonials and frontiersmen for years, and much like the story of Robin Hood, they grew bigger and more romantic in scale as they spread. The greatest story about him, however, would come after his capture and execution. Matthew was banished to Hell for his misdeeds but given a second chance to avoid burning in its fires for eternity. Now he collects souls for the devil’s army.
The Hands of the Dragon: Wu Teh grew up in a martial arts monastery where he was taught honor and discipline by his grandfather after the death of his parents in World War II. His brother Ling, however, took his parent’s deaths harder, and was prone to using his talents for martial arts to satisfy his rage against the world. Eventually, things came to a head and Lin kills his own grandfather and, which set Wu on a path for revenge. A path that leads him to sunny Los Angeles, where, by day, he assumes the role of a News Broadcaster.
Sgt. Stryker’s Death Squad: Sgt. Ben Stryker didn’t ask for his title and certainly didn’t ask to be the commander of an unruly military team known as the DEATH SQUAD. A Kansas farm boy raised as a pacifist doesn’t ask for such things, but the madness of World War II thrusts it upon him. On the battle-ravaged sands of Northern Africa, Ben finds himself as the last line of defense in protecting a massive allied retreat from the relentless Axis forces that pursue them.
Lomax: Lomax, a police officer who can’t remember a life before death, or where every day wasn’t a struggle just to survive. In the Korean War, he was one of the most decorated sharp shooters of his unit, honing a skill he just kind of discovered randomly and was unfortunately very good at. He supposes that’s why he became a cop, where killing and danger was legal. In a world of increasing politics and red tape, Lomax is an impatient enforcer. A blunt instrument brought into the fold of any operation when absolutely needed.
“Atlas/Seaboard’s relaunch at Comic Con marks an incredible milestone for the brand to unveil our latest character lineup to the world,” said Steven Paul, entertainment industry veteran and chairman of SP Media Group/Atlas Comics. “We’re not just reviving the legendary brand; we’re igniting a fresh wave of storytelling that speaks to both long-time fans and new readers.”
“Bringing back beloved characters for Atlas/Seaboard’s relaunch is like reigniting a spark that’s been waiting to shine,” said Jason Goodman, publisher and grandson of Martin Goodman who originally founded Atlas Comics. “At New York Comic Con, we’re not just revisiting the past; we’re reimagining it for a new generation of fans and we’re elated to see how these iconic figures will inspire and connect with audiences today.”