Following his roles as Venom and Bane, Tom Hardy is immersing himself in the comic book realm as a creative force. The actor will appear at New York Comic Con Saturday for a signing of the 12-issue series. Hardy, is teaming up with writer Scott Snyder to create a new comic called Arcbound.
As part of the rollout for the book, Hardy and the creative team will appear for a signing from 4:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. at the Arcbound booth (#3063). The Arcbound team also includes Frank Tieri, known for Wolverine and Deadpool. Ryan Smallman, who has worked on Fortnite and Marvel titles.
“Arcbound is set apart not just by its original concept and narrative, but also by the team that’s breathing life into it. Frank is one of the best storytellers I know. His imaginative talent is amazing, but he’s also an incredible structuralist. Ryan’s style is so kinetic, so full of energy and passion. Tom has been responsible for bringing some of my favorite characters to life on the screen. He’s a true creative force,” said Snyder in a statement according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Hardy has experience on the creative side of the film business. Earned writing credits on Venom: Let There Be Carnage and the upcoming third Venom movie. He has been a frequent collaborator of Christopher Nolan, starring in The Dark Knight Rises. “I’ve always been drawn to the creative process in all aspects of storytelling – and with comics, I find it’s a fascinating playground to explore”.
Arcbound Studios will eventually partner with a publisher to get the comic into stores. This project is a proud moment for the team. It’s a unique collaboration, bringing together talented individuals to create a captivating story for comic enthusiasts.
