The Herculoids of planet Amzot are ready to defend their world against the mad scientists, evil robots, and mutants that threaten it in a new comic book series. Dynamite Entertainment is publishing the book in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products, featuring the creative team of writer Tom Sniegoski (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) and Craig Rousseau (Harley Quinn).

The comic is inspired by the Hanna-Barbera animated series, which blends science fiction and fantasy into one story, starring the space barbarian family of father Zandor, mother Tara, and son Dorno. They are joined on their adventures by giant pet “Herculoids” – Zok the dragon that shoots laser, Igoo the rock ape, Tundro the rhinoceros, and the shapeshifting Gloop and Gleep. Together they protect their planet from invading forces of all kinds.

“The legendary planet of Amzot sits in the far reaches of deepest, darkest space. It’s a planet of extreme riches, but those who seek it out are routinely struck by untold disaster and terrible fates. Anyone who manages to survive to tell the tale speaks of horrific, imposing guardian monsters that protect it. Yet raiders and explorers continue coming, only to meet the Herculoids again and again,” per the description.

“I can honestly say that getting the chance to write The Herculoids series for Dynamite is one of the highlights of my comics career,” Sniegoski said. “Having the opportunity to get into the minds of these characters has been a real challenge, but also incredibly fun. Who wouldn’t want to write a giant rock ape?! And equally exciting is seeing what artist Craig Rousseau is doing with my scripts. I think there are going to be some very pleased Herculoids fans out there when they see his art.”

“The Herculoids is one of those dream gigs that comes along so rarely, I couldn’t jump fast enough to say ‘YES!’ to drawing Zandor, Tara, Dorno, Igoo, Tundro, Zok, Gleep and Gloop,” Rousseau added. “I grew up with the cartoon and can’t wait to tell their continuing stores with one of my favorite creative partners, Tom Sniegoski.”

The series features covers by Francesco Mattina, Dan Panosian, Bjorn Barends, Joseph Michael Linsner, and Mike Mignola. Herculoids #1 will be solicited in Diamond Comic Distributors’ December 2024 PREVIEWS catalog.