The beloved 80s’ cartoon Captain Planet is getting a modern reboot, courtesy of a new comic book series from publisher Dynamite Entertainment. The new series comes almost thirty years after the character first showed up on our screens – and its environmental message is, unfortunately, more relevant than ever.
Dynamite’s official description for Captain Planet #1 reads:
“Five special young people have been empowered by Gaia, the embodiment of the Earth’s spirit, with an aspect of our world’s elemental forces: Earth, Fire, Wind, Water, and Heart. When the five powers combine, they summon the world’s greatest champion – Captain Planet!
But before these would-be eco-warriors can combine their newfound abilities in pursuit of environmental justice, they will have to learn to trust each other – and with each member drawn from different (and sometimes mutually antagonistic) corners of the globe, that’s easier said than done.
Unfortunately, time is not on their side. When Gaia is kidnapped, the inexperienced Planeteers are forced to come together – whether they’re ready or not – to face the well-financed might of Lucian Plunder! Even with the five-fold power of Captain Planet on their side, will it be enough to stop the ruthless ingenuity of Earth’s exploiters?”
The reboot will be written by David Pepose, who also writes for Dynamite’s Space Ghost series; with art from Eman Cassallos, who has updated the cast with modern redesigns – including the (somewhat divisive) choice to give Captain Planet a beard.
Captain Planet #1 will launch on Earth Day this April 23rd, with physical copies being printed on 70% recycled paper.
