Gail Simone To Write CATALYST PRIME Series For LION FORGE

A New Era Dawns Comics’ Most Diverse Universe of Heroes This July

ST. LOUIS, MO–Two years ago, “The Event” rocked Free Comic Book Day, and emerged as one of the most talked about titles of that first Saturday in May. This was the introduction of the Catalyst Prime Universe, a new seven-title superhero universe built around genuine representation in comics, hinging on a cosmic event distributing powers to characters from all walks of life.   Now, legendary comic book scribe and Catalyst Prime Universe architect Gail Simone unleases Catalyst Prime: Seven Days; a series that will unite the heroes of the CPU for seven issues that count down the days of a week that may be the final one in the history of humanity.  “I love comics, I love superheroes, and this is everything I ever want in superhero comics,” says Gail Simone. “It’s huge stakes, it’s a mind-bending threat that actually makes you wonder how YOU would handle it, it’s noble heroes and terrible villains and weird allies and oh, yes, the sky is on fire. And we have seven days to say goodbye to Earth.”   Simone concludes, “Come on, that’s just exciting. You don’t need to know the Catalyst Prime Universe, you can jump right in. This is our big budget blockbuster, and I couldn’t be happier to be doing this, or prouder of the team I’m doing it with!”  Lorena Payan was the first to realize a meteor was hurtling towards Earth two years ago. Now, she's the first to realize the Earth is in danger once more from something equally cosmic but far more sinister. As a mystery figure dubbed, the Obsidian Men, begin appearing silently all over the globe our heroes Noble, Summit, and Accell join together to investigate, kicking off this seven-issue series.  “As someone who’s been a part of the Catalyst Prime Universe since it was launched, it’s been something special to see the line grow, develop, and change as it has,” says Catalyst Prime editor, Desiree Rodriguez. “To be a part of the development of Seven Days, the event everything has been building to these last couple years, is a real special experience.” Catalyst Prime: Seven Days is written by Gail Simone, with art by José Luís (Teen Titans), and will be solicited in Diamond’s May dated PREVIEWS catalog, and on shelves of finer comic book shops everywhere in July.  About Lion Forge Comics: Lion Forge strives to publish comics for everyone to enjoy, regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, or cultural background. The original graphic novel Andre the Giant: Closer to Heaven was nominated for three Glyph Awards, as well as the Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity, and Lighter Than My Shadow was voted the 2017 Graphic Novel of the Year by Amazon. In 2018, the Dwayne McDuffie Award-winning Upgrade Soul was selected as one of the year’s best books by Publisher’s Weekly. Lion Forge Comics includes the Roar imprint for young adults, the Caracal imprint for middle-grade aged children, the CubHouse imprint for early readers, and the Quillion imprint, bringing together comics and tabletop gaming. It is also home to the Magnetic Collection of premium and critically acclaimed comics and graphic novels, boasting multiple Eisner Award nominees. Across multiple imprints and formats that include licensed properties like DreamWorks Voltron Legendary Defender, original works from top independent creators, and the original and all-inclusive Catalyst Prime superhero universe, Lion Forge publishes something for every level of comic book fan, young and old.   Lion Forge Comics—Comics for Everyone. Visit www.lionforge.com for more information.  See link under Featured Publishers in the right column.