Vilgax Returns! Ben 10 Makes a Heroic Comeback in Dynamite’s Explosive New Comic Series

Dynamite Entertainment has dropped a brand-new trailer for their highly anticipated Ben 10 comic series — and this time, Ben Tennyson is facing one of his most dangerous foes yet: Vilgax!

Back in February, we got our first sneak peek at interior pages and variant covers that hinted at the U.S. military crossing paths with Ben after the Omnitrix crash. Now, the latest preview ramps up the stakes with over-the-top alien action and the return of this ruthless intergalactic warlord.

This new era of Ben 10 comic books kicks off this May with an initial story arc led by Man of Action’s Joe Casey and artist Robert Carey. Casey has set up the foundation for this new take on this series by offering a revamped origin story, a straightforward, action-oriented take on Ben Tennyson, his cousin and Grandpa. This new take on the series will provide a concept for a modern aesthetic and sensibility, both those who grew up with the series and newcomers will get the definitive new Ben 10 experience directly from the creators. A wider range of tones and themes will be explored, from drama, comedy, to tragedy, and even the surreal.

As far as the new series goes, it will follow a similar formula to classic superhero comics, building the mythology slowly and surely through approachable short story arcs. The Man of Action team will be able to pull from the entirety of Ben 10 iterations through the years, picking the coolest components and favorites from the rogues’ gallery, all the while revamping and establishing a deeper continuity. Dynamite is providing a variety of variant covers that serve as a collaborative part of this new series. Interior artist Robert Carey illustrates the main cover, alongside contributions from Man of Action partner Duncan Rouleau, Dustin Nguyen, Sebastian Piriz, and Eric Canete. Collectors can also pick up a mystery blind bag variant, which contains one limited-edition cover randomly selected from a range of exclusive options. In addition, fans can grab the Blank Authentix edition to draw their own Ben 10 aliens, or commission a custom sketch at a convention from their favorite artists — including those involved in the series. Speaking of the Blind Bag Variant, every blind bag offers a Foil Virgin Variant and a Variant cover drawn by Lucas Lee Garza, creator of the fan series known as Cartoon Oblivion. The new series will launch on May 6th.

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Ben 10 was conceived by Man of Action Entertainment and owned by Cartoon Network Inc, a division of Warner Bros Discovery. The series consisting of animated series produced by Cartoon Network Studios, focusing on a young boy named Ben Tennyson who discovered a high-tech, extraterrestrial device shaped like a wristwatch called the Omnitrix, DNA of various alien species, allowing Ben to transform into them at will. Initially, the Omnitrix features ten alien transformations, but over time, Ben gains the ability to unlock additional species. The franchise began with the first series, Ben 10, while inspiring three sequels (Ben 10: Alien Force (2008–2010), Ben 10: Ultimate Alien (2010–2012), and Ben 10: Omniverse (2012–2014), and a rebooted series set in its own continuity, with a 44-minute finale special serving as a crossover with the first four series. The franchise includes five films (three animated and two live-action films), numerous video games, and crossovers with other two Cartoon Network shows consisting of Generator Rex and The Secret Saturdays. It has garnered critical acclaim and won three Emmy awards, it ranks as Cartoon Network’s second-longest existing franchise. Ben 10 also inspired various merchandise that include board games, books, Lego Sets, Comic Books, bedding, card games, toys, and more. The original Ben 10 series is available to stream on Tubi.

Source: Press Release

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