Kid Cudi, the renowned artiste known for his forays into music and animation, is set to conquer a new creative realm with his debut comic book, “Moon Man”. The musician, whose real name is Scott Mescudi, made this exciting announcement at the New York Comic Con, unveiling his collaboration with Image Comics, Black Market Narrative, and Mad Solar.
“Moon Man”, co-written by Kyle Higgins and featuring artwork by Marco Locati and Igor Monti, weaves an intriguing tale of astronaut Ramon Townsend. Townsend’s heroic actions during a perilous moon mission catapult him to stardom, but the world remains unaware of certain mysterious moments during the mission that will transform him in unprecedented ways.
Kid Cudi enthusiastically expressed, “This might be one of the top three coolest things I’ve ever been a part of. This story is something that took a lot of love from everyone involved. I promise you this comic will be unlike anything you’ve read before.”
Comparisons are being drawn between “Moon Man” and Alan Moore’s iconic Miracleman, exploring the impact of superheroes on the real world. Higgins, with his background in the Massive-Verse, a reimagining of superhero comics for the modern era, is set to take “Moon Man” in a similar direction.
The collaboration is a reunion of sorts, as Kid Cudi’s interest in comics goes back to his 2009 album Man on the Moon: The End of Day, which featured cover art by legendary artist Bill Sienkiewicz. Sienkiewicz returns to contribute a variant cover for “Moon Man”.
“Moon Man #1” is slated for release on January 31, 2024. With Kid Cudi’s creative energies continually expanding into new realms, this comic promises to be a unique addition to his already diverse artistic portfolio.
