Screenwriter Eric Heisserer is writing a brand new five part sci-fi/fantasy miniseries, SHAPER, for Dark Horse Comics in March.Here is a three page first look at Shaper #1 – in stores on March 18th, 2015. Press ReleaseScreenwriter Eric Heisserer brings his cinematic vision to comics in a thrilling new miniseries titled Shaper.A writer and director known for The Thing (2011), Final Destination 5 (2011), A Nightmare on Elm Street (2010), and Hours (2013), Eric Heisserer tells a timeless tale for a new generation in the tradition of Arthurian legends and Star Wars. With artwork by Felipe Massafera (Green Lantern: Emerald Warriors, Captain Midnight), Shaper hits the ground running in a no-holds-barred sci-fi adventure!A galactic empire hunts a race of shape shifters prophesied to overthrow its rule. When orphaned teenager Spry discovers that he is one of the hunted—a Shaper—he must learn to use his newfound abilities to escape the empire’s prime enforcer, Tor Ajax, and save his entire race!Shaper #1 (of 5) is on sale March 18 in comic shops everywhere. SHAPER #1A Hidden Heritage Reveals a Hero!A galactic empire hunts a race of shape shifters prophesied to overthrow its rule. When orphaned teenager Spry discovers that he is one of the hunted—a Shaper—he must learn to use his newfound abilities to escape the empire’s prime enforcer, Tor Ajax, and save his entire race!* Screenwriter Eric Heisserer brings his cinematic vision to comics!* A timeless tale for a new generation!* In the tradition of Arthurian legends and Star Wars.Writer: Eric Heisserer Artist: Felipe Massafera Colorist: Wes Dzioba Cover Artist: Felipe MassaferaGenre: Action/Adventure, Fantasy, Science-FictionPublication Date: March 18, 2015 Format: FC, 32 pages; Miniseries Price: $3.99 UPC: 7 61568 26331 2 00111
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