Dark Horse's Terminator series

[wenxina]

TERMINATOR: 2029

#1 (of 3)

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THE TERMINATOR #1 (of 3)
Zack Whedon (W), Andy MacDonald (A), Dan Jackson (C), and Massimo Carnevale (Cover)
On sale Mar 31
FC, 40 pages
$3.50
Miniseries

The year is 2029. It’s the year that John Connor, leader of the Resistance, sends Kyle Reese to 1984 to save Sarah Connor from a T-800 with a grudge.

But before all of that happened, Kyle Reese was just another man fighting to survive in a world overrun by a technology that had taken on a life of its own and annihilated civilization.

Who was Kyle before he met John Connor and was thrust through time to face off with a T-800 and fall for a waitress with a destiny? And who were his comrades in arms?

In this three-issue series we’ll meet Kyle Reese and his closest allies as they take on T-600s, T-800s, and HKs, in a world where there is little in the way of food, water, or hope.

Written by Zack Whedon!

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SPOILER: Click to show

Cover, solicitation info, and preview courtesy of CBR!

#2 (of 3)

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THE TERMINATOR #2 (of 3)
Zack Whedon (W), Andy MacDonald (P), Dan Jackson (C), and Massimo Carnevale (Cover)
On sale Apr 28
FC, 40 pages
$3.50
Miniseries

In the barely-remembered time before the Terminators, the life of a young woman key to humanity's survival depends on the actions of Kyle Reese in present-day 2029. But Kyle may not live long enough to help Sarah Conner if he and his companions Ben and Paige can't escape Skynet's terrifying new weapon—Terminators that look just like people!

Guided by information about a hidden Cyberdyne facility, the three friends must brave T-800s, HKs, rogue resistance gangs, and other threats in their search for any advantage against the machines. What they can't anticipate is the nature of the incredible resource hidden within the facility's walls!

• Written by rising star Zack Whedon (Dr. Horrible, Fringe, Deadwood)!

• Terminator and Terminator 2 are on the AFI's list of the 100 Most Heart-Pounding American Movies!

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SPOILER: Click to show

Cover, solicitation info, and preview courtesy of CBR!

#3 (of 3)

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THE TERMINATOR #3 (of 3)
Zack Whedon (W), Andy MacDonald (P), Dan Jackson (C), and Massimo Carnevale (Cover)
On sale May 26
FC, 40 pages
$3.50
Miniseries

The first story arc in Dark Horse’s thrilling reimagining of the Terminator franchise reaches its stunning climax!
All the fighting Kyle Reese has lived through has led to this moment, the most important of his life. On the precipice of the mission that will send Kyle to his fate in 1984, his friend Ben has discovered something in 2029 that makes Kyle’s trip a life-changing moment for Ben as well. Will the future be rewritten once again, and can Ben do anything to help prevent Judgment Day?
• Written by WGA Award nominee Zack Whedon (Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog, Fringe, Deadwood)!
Zack Whedon’s explosive conclusion!

Cover and solicitation info courtesy of CBR!

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SPOILER: Click to show

Preview courtesy of Newsarama.

MISCELLANEOUS INFO:
CBR interviews with both Andy MacDonald (series artist) and Zack Whedon (writer) available for your perusal HERE and HERE respectively.

New MTV article with more info about the series HERE, including a new cover image for #3.

TERMINATOR: 1984

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THE TERMINATOR: 1984 #1 (of 3)

Zack Whedon (W), Andy MacDonald (A), Dan Jackson (C), and Massimo Carnivale (Cover)
On sale Sept 29
FC, 40 pages
$3.50
Miniseries

After the shocking events he witnessed in humanity’s future, Kyle Reese has made the history-changing jump from the year 2029 to a world previously beyond his imagining—1984 Los Angeles.
It’s a time before the war, before Skynet, but not without danger, as Kyle begins his mission to find and protect Sarah Connor from time-traveling T-800s. Close behind is Kyle’s friend Ben, with a crucial mission of his own. Hot off the critically-acclaimed Terminator: 2029, Zack Whedon and Andy MacDonald begin the next chapter of Kyle’s journey toward destiny in their gripping reimaging of James Cameron’s classic.
• Zack Whedon and Andy MacDonald return to their groundbreaking reinvention of The Terminator!
“Reads like a collection of storyboards for lost scenes from the Terminator line of movies.”
—Comic Book Resources

Cover and solicitation courtesy of CBR.

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Check out the 8 page preview HERE

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#2 (of 3)

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THE TERMINATOR: 1984 #2 (of 3)

Written by Zack Whedon!
Zack Whedon (W), Andy MacDonald (A), Dan Jackson (C), and Massimo Carnevale (Cover)
On sale Oct 27
FC, 40 pages
$3.50
Miniseries

Kyle Reese nears the completion of his mission in the past when he locates Sarah Connor in 1984 Los Angeles. However, protecting her from the Terminator sent to kill her proves more difficult than he realized. In 2029 Kyle had backup, advanced weaponry, and obvious targets—now he’s on his own against killer machines that look just like people. Fortunately, Ben is making progress in his own mission—protecting Kyle—as he finally catches up with his friend.
• Zack Whedon is known for his work on Dr. Horrible, Serenity: The Shepherd’s Tale, and the TV shows Fringe and Rubicon.
“This is another superb entry to the Dark Horse Terminator collection, and something Zack Whedon and Andy MacDonald can really hang their hat on.” —Multiversity Comics

Cover and solicitation courtesy of CBR.

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#3 (of 3)

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THE TERMINATOR: 1984 #3 (of 3)
Zack Whedon (W), Andy MacDonald (A), Dan Jackson (C), and Massimo Carnevale (Cover)
On sale Nov 24
FC, 40 pages
$3.50
Miniseries
The future of humanity seems more uncertain than ever as Kyle and Ben are forced to battle an entirely new Terminator threat alongside a very pregnant Sarah Connor! It’s the blowout conclusion to Zack Whedon and Andy MacDonald’s inspired reimagining of the original Terminator saga!
“The formula of Whedon and MacDonald working together on this title pays off . . . giving us everything we could want out of a Terminator story.”
—Comic Attack

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Preview courtesy of NEWSARAMA.

[Hellbound Hyperion]

When I go to the comic book store on Wednesday, I'll be adding Terminator and Guild to my pull lists so I don't forget when they come out. Excited! Zack became a favorite writer of mine thanks to his Dr. Horrible comics. Want more of him!

[Hallow Thorn]

Cool, so will they be showing him in 84?

[henzINNIT]

So what continuity would this fit? Doesn't sound like it meshes with TS, but that's a good thing in my book.

[Hellbound Hyperion]

Jan 19, 2010 7:48:13 GMT -5 henzINNIT said:

So what continuity would this fit? Doesn't sound like it meshes with TS, but that's a good thing in my book.

It's based on the first film and nothing else.

[Hallow Thorn]

Jan 19, 2010 9:26:52 GMT -5 Hellbound Hyperion said:

Jan 19, 2010 7:48:13 GMT -5 henzINNIT said:

So what continuity would this fit? Doesn't sound like it meshes with TS, but that's a good thing in my book.

It's based on the first film and nothing else.

I love TS but based on the first film would be best.

[henzINNIT]

Ooh first film only....? Might check it out, it's be nice to exist in a Terminator world pre-"Salvation" again.

[Hellbound Hyperion]

Jan 25, 2010 7:10:02 GMT -5 henzINNIT said:

Ooh first film only....? Might check it out, it's be nice to exist in a Terminator world pre-"Salvation" again.

Teehee, whenever I want that I just pop in Sarah Connor Chronicles. But yes, it should be lots of fun to go back to the beginning again.

[wenxina]

New MTV article with more info about the series HERE, including a new cover image for #3 (which will be added to the OP).

[wenxina]

Solicitation for the 3rd issue has been added.

[wenxina]

Hi-res image added to OP.

[wenxina]

Dark Horse has a new "Making of a comic" feature for this HERE.

[wenxina]

Preview for #2 now added to the OP.

[Hellbound Hyperion]

So how's everyone enjoying it thus far? I'm a huge fan. Love the characters, love the story (hasn't been a good future story yet, so that's awesome), LOVE the artwork.

Also wanted to post this - my shop got in the incentive cover for issue #1; when I came in today, he told me that I had a free comic book on the horizon anyway ('cause I buy so gosh darned many ) so he just gave it to me. AWESOME.

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It's all silver background, with the artwork inked in. Soo beautiful. Gonna get a board for this one!

[VampSlayer]

I tried reading the first issue, but really didn't like the art. If I don't enjoy the art, it's hard for me to enjoy the story. :X

[wenxina]

@hh: That's a pretty nifty cover... kinda jealous. I've been enjoying the series so far too. I really like the gritty style of the art, and it all just meshes very well. The writing is good, but so far, I haven't been blown away just yet. It's a pretty standard trek through bits and pieces of the Terminator apocalyptic future. But I'm enjoying it, and intend to review it, and The Guild comics this weekend.
We'll see if that happens.

[wenxina]

Preview for #3 added to OP.

[wenxina]

Zack Whedon will be back for more Terminator. Click HERE to read more. Link contains spoilers about the end of Whedon's current 3-issue run.

[wenxina]

Finally sat down and cranked out my review for this. It covers all 3 books, since it does seem rather silly to do individual reviews now. Check it out HERE if interested. Comments are always appreciated.

[wenxina]

Original post updated with cover and solicitation for the Zack Whedon and Andy MacDonald's return to the series, this time taking place in 1984! Should be a riveting ride...