The Hit-Girl series is officially back on track, albeit with different creators attached to the project. Originally announced in June 2016, the series was set to include artist Rafael Albuquerque. Now, according to series writer Mark Millar, Ricardo Lopez Ortiz is replacing Albuquerque. However, Albuquerque will still contribute variant covers and plans to eventually rejoin the series. In addition to the switch in series artists, Kevin Smith has replaced Daniel Way as the series writer on the second arc. 

“I’ve written the first big storyline, and this of course will also be the first graphic novel. But just like [Kick-Ass] this is an ongoing monthly we’re launching, and every big arc has a superstar creative team. I’m being followed by someone better by the name of Kevin Smith, and his idea is just so unique. Mine takes place in Colombia, his in LA, and every arc will be in a different country. Other creators lined up are Frank Quitely, Rafael Albuquerque, Pete Milligan, Eduardo Risso, Daniel Way. There’s an Asian artist I’m in love with call Kim Jung Gi, and he’s doing a big arc. It’s very high end. We’re spending a lot of money and just hiring people [I’m] obsessed with,” Millar shared with ComicBook.  

Hit-Girl #1 picks up right where Kick Ass 3 left off, with Hit-Girl in charge of coaching a new Kick Ass. This new series will be wholly independent from the new Kick Ass #1, which is set to follow a new title character as the vigilante Kick Ass. 

Hit-Girl #1 is expected to his shelves on February 21, 2018.