DSTLRY is excited to unveil DEFIANT, an enthralling new sci-fi series by writer Chuck Austen, alongside the acclaimed artist Patrick Olliffe from Marvel and DC.
The press release follows:
Media Release -- DSTLRY, the next-generation publisher redefining creator-owned comics, is thrilled to announce DEFIANT, a gripping new science-fiction series from Emmy-nominated and GLAAD Award-winning writer Chuck Austen (The X-Men, Producer on Steven Universe) and prolific Marvel and DC artist Patrick Olliffe. This project marks the final comic for Austen in a 40-plus-year career that includes defining runs on Avengers, The X-Men, Action Comics, Miracleman, and countless other volumes.
Launching this March, DEFIANT follows Sandusky, a retired veteran from a cosmic war that spans a galaxy across countless species and planets. On a final mission to bury his son, Sandusky unravels a conspiracy behind the battles that consumed years of his life and implicated his son as a traitor, leading him on a final quest of vengeance spanning light years. DEFIANT is perfect for fans of Dune, Firefly, and Andor.
"This series is a deeply personal journey that merges spacefaring adventure with the obstacles of parenthood," co-creator and writer Chuck Austen explains. "I'm honored to mark it as my final comic, and having Patrick onboard to join me in this final adventure."
"The sheer scope of DEFIANT has to be seen to be believed," co-creator and artist Patrick Olliffe continues. "This is one of the most ambitious, sprawling projects I've had the honor to co-create, and Chuck has conceived a universe of planets, species, and timelines that would take decades to unpack in their detail."
"Chuck Austen and Patrick Olliffe are a comics' dream team," said DSTLRY co-founder and CCO Chip Mosher. "DEFIANT is Chuck's biggest story ever, brought to awe-inspiring life by Patrick. I'm overjoyed we get to publish Chuck's swan song in the comics medium."
"Advancing an entire genre is no easy feat, but Chuck and Patrick are well set to aim and surpass the stars on DEFIANT," says DSTLRY co-founder and CEO David Steinberger.
Each issue of DEFIANT is presented in DSTLRY's perfect-bound Prestige format, featuring wraparound covers with spot gloss on robust cover stock, complemented by 48 pages of exquisite interior stock. "It's the DSTLRY difference," says DSTLRY CCO & Co-Founder Chip Mosher.
About Chuck Austen
Chuck Austen has worked on so many different things he feels a desperate need to lie down. His storytelling and animation skills have been a part of King of The Hill, Steven Universe, and The Cleveland Show along with many others, and he co-created the hit series for SyFy, Tripping the Rift. He spent over six years as the company "Fixer" at Dreamworks working on shows as diverse as Dawn of The Croods, Rocky and Bullwinkle, and She-Ra and the Princesses of Power. He also created the comics Edgeworld and The Tormented for ComiXology with his good friend Pat Olliffe, and in his minimal spare time he writes the occasional novel.
About Patrick Olliffe
Patrick is a veteran comic book illustrator with over 37 years of experience, working for some of the largest publishers in the industry, including Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Dark Horse, and Disney Publishing. His long list of credits includes Thor, Untold Tale s of Spider-Man, Spider-Girl, Captain Marvel, Namor, She-Hulk, DC's 52 series, Rough Riders, The Atom, Catwoman, Scooby Apocalypse, and Hawkman, plus Captain America, The Fantastic Four, The Avengers, and the X-Men for Disney's Marvel Press. He, along with writer Chuck Austen, created the sci fi western series Edgeworld and the supernatural series The Tormented for comiXology Originals. Patrick and Chuck are thrilled to bring their newest project, Defiant, to life for the great folks at DSTLRY!
About DSTLRY
DSTLRY is a next-generation comics publisher and physical-digital collectibles company that redefines creator-owned comic books for consumers worldwide. Created by comiXology veterans David Steinberger and Chip Mosher, DSTLRY gives customers premium stories by top creators in both physical and digital formats, including resellable digital editions without crypto or NFT-hassle. Learn more at dstlry.co and follow us on Instagram (@DSTLRY_Media) and Twitter (@DSTLRY_Media).
