Keanu Reeves is making his comic book-writing debut with BRZRKR, a twelve-issue limited series set to be distributed through BOOM! Studios this October.
USA Today reports that Reeves has joined forces with award-winning graphic novelist Matt Kindt to produce the “action-packed and hyperviolent” BRZRKR, with illustrations from acclaimed artist Alessandro Vitti, colorist Bill Crabtree, letterer Clem Robins, and conceptual/cover artist Rafael Grampá.
Mark Brooks’ variant cover art for BRZRKR is pictured below:
Out monthly beginning October 7, each issue will tell the story of a warrior, known only as Berzerker, who is said to have “walked a blood-soaked path across the world for centuries.” In present day, the Berzerker performs “dangerous jobs for the U.S. government in exchange for the truth about his existence.”
“He’s seen a lot,” says Reeves of the main character, adding that the comic book explores a multitude of themes, including “the nature of violence, morals, ethics (and) what side do you choose,” as the story attempts to mix “a little fantasy” into the reality.
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“I have loved comics since I was a young kid and they have been a significant influence on me artistically,” Reeves said in an official statement alongside the announcement, in which he referred to the opportunity to create and collaborate on BRZRKR as “a dream come true.”
BRZRKR was pitched to BOOM! studios as a comic book with the potential to become a live-action vehicle, especially since the publisher has a first-look deal with Netflix. Reeves said he would love to play Berzerker, adding that “it’s a really fun story so if it’s not me, hopefully someone can play it.”
Before signing on for any other projects, however, Reeves is set to reprise one of his most iconic film roles in The Matrix 4.
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Adele Ankers is a Freelance Entertainment Journalist. You can reach her on Twitter.
Source: IGN.com Keanu Reeves Is Co-Writing Comic Book Series, BRZRKR