John Woo’s “7 Brothers” comic

Virgin Comics (Virgin of Richard Branson fame) was launched last year and based in India, they bring together creative talent from around the world, tapping into the vast library of mythology to re-invent the rich indigenous narratives of Asia. I wish I had discovered this earlier so that I can catch the complete issues to date of Asian-mythology titles like “Devi” and “Snake Woman“.

However, Virgin Comics has a “Director’s Cut” series where they’ve approached film makers to collaborate with a team of artists and writers, in order to develop an idea, a story, into a comic book and beyond. Their fantastic debut is with John Woo on a tale called “7 Brothers“. If you’re quick, you can still pick up issues one and two, as issue three (cover below) is now in the shops. In the UK, try Forbidden Planet.

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7 brothers…

Six hundred years ago, a mighty treasure fleet set out to sail the oceans of the world. They reached every continent, discovered every land long before history’s great explorers stole the credit for their feats. Now, in modern day Los Angeles, seven men with nothing in common but their destinies are drawn together in the service of a mysterious young woman. An ancient prophecy must be fulfilled. Something terrible is reaching out across the centuries. There’s a world to be saved…and the only hope for us all is a motley crew of so-called brothers and a power too terrifying to be used.