BOOM! Studios has released the final issue of the record-breaking hit comic book series BRZRKR by the Keanu Reeves and NYT bestselling co-writer Matt Kindt (Folklords, Grass Kings), acclaimed artist Ron Garney (Wolverine, Captain America), colorist Bill Crabtree (BPRD), and letterer Clem Robins (Hellboy).
Concluding in BRZRKR #12, the groundbreaking original series is finally here! Caldwell’s master plan is revealed, setting up one final showdown with B. and Diana. At the end of all things, the immortal warrior finds himself faced with a challenge that even he might not endure. And if he does succeed… what will remain of him when there are no more battles left to fight?
Reeves was on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon to talk JOHN WICK 4. During the interview (starting at the 3:06) the two discuss the final issue of the comic book. When asked about a movie by Jimmy Fallon, Reeves has some interesting news about a possible BRZRKR film:
:Jimmy Fallon: “When are we seeing this movie? I want to see this! Come on! Would you make this into a movie?
Keanu Reeves: “Yeah, that would be fun.”
JF: “Yeah -Would you direct it?”
KR: “Mm. I don’t know. I don’t know. We tried to shop it around, and then Netflix said, Hey, do you want to make it with us?” And I was like, “Sure.” And then so we’re going to try and make that happen.”
JF: “Whoa! I love it!”
BRZRKR #12 features main and variant cover art by series artist Garney with Crabtree and variant covers by Matt Kindt and highly acclaimed artists Alex Maleev (Scarlet), Boss Logic (Eternals), Jerome Opena (Seven to Eternity), and Rafael Grampá (The Dark Knight Returns: The Golden Child).
The epic conclusion to the groundbreaking original series BRZRKR is finally here and its an amazing series. I highly recommend it, especially the BRZRKR Variant Covers, as each issues has been engrossing from start to end. Print copies of BRZRKR #11 will be available for sale today, December 21.
BOOM! Studios today announced the final issue of the record-breaking hit comic book series BRZRKR by the iconic Keanu Reeves and NYT bestselling co-writer Matt Kindt (Folklords, Grass Kings), acclaimed artist Ron Garney (Wolverine, Captain America), colorist Bill Crabtree (BPRD), and letterer Clem Robins (Hellboy). Discover the shocking and epic conclusion to this global hit series in BRZRKR #12, unfolding the final chapter of the story that’s sold over a million copies, this March 2023!
Reeves said recently in the latest video: Berserker was originally envisioned as a 12 issue series but the story the world of course be himself have evolved in ways that I could only have dreamed of when we first started as we close this first chapter you won’t have to wait long to dive even deeper into the expanding mythology of the series with an official novel a feature film an anime series and yes even more comics on the way in the not too distant future.
Caldwell’s master plan is revealed, setting up one final showdown with B. and Diana. At the end of all things, the immortal warrior finds himself faced with a challenge that even he might not endure. And if he does succeed… what will remain of him when there are no more battles left to fight?
Watch the interview with Jimmy Kimmel and listen to Reeves’ passion about the comic book and being a NERD!
BRZRKR #12 features main and variant cover art by series artist Garney and series writer Kindt, as well as variant covers by highly acclaimed artists Alex Maleev (Daredevil) and internet sensation BossLogic (Ninja Funk).
Volumes 1 and 2 are available now.
BRZRKR is the newest release from BOOM! Studios’ eponymous imprint, home to critically acclaimed original series, including Something is Killing the Children by James Tynion IV and Werther Dell’Edera, Once & Future by Kieron Gillen and Dan Mora; We Only Find Them When They’re Dead by Al Ewing and Simone Di Meo; Eve by Victor LaValle and Jo Mi-Gyeong; The Many Deaths of Laila Starr by Ram V and Filipe Andrade; Wynd by James Tynion IV and Michael Dialynas; Grim by Stephanie Phillips and Flaviano; Briar by Christopher Cantwell and Germán García; Stuff of Nightmares by R.L. Stine and A.L. Kaplan; The Approach by Jeremy Haun, Jason A. Hurley, and Jesus Hervas; Damn Them All by Simon Spurrier and Charlie Adlard; Behold, Behemoth by Tate Brombal and Nick Robles; Specs by David M. Booher and Chris Shehan; and the upcoming Once Upon a Time at the End of the World by Jason Aaron, Alexandre Tefenkgi, Leila del Duca, and Nick Dragotta; Know Your Station by Sarah Gailey and Liana Kangas; A Vicious Circle by Mattson Tomlin and Lee Bermejo; Mosely by Rob Guillory and Sam Lotfi, and Harrower by Justin Jordan and Brahm Revel. The imprint also publishes popular licensed properties, including Dune: House Harkonnen from Brian Herbert, Kevin J. Anderson, and Michael Shelfer; Mighty Morphin Power Rangers from Melissa Flores and Simona Di Gianfelice; and Magic from Jed McKay, Rich Douek, and Ig Guara.
Print copies of the oversized BRZRKR #12 will be available for sale in March 2023 exclusively at local comic book shops (use comicshoplocator.com to find the nearest one) or at the BOOM! Studios webstore. Digital copies can be purchased from content providers, including comiXology, iBooks, Google Play, and Kindle.
Netflix has acquired the rights to the BOOM! Studios comic book BRZRKR and will first adapt the story into a feature film followed by an anime spinoff series.
BRZRKR is created by Keanu Reeves, written by Reeves and New York Times bestselling writer Matt Kindt, and illustrated by famed Marvel artist Ron Garney with colors by Bill Crabtree, letters by Clem Robins, and character designs and covers by Rafael Grampá.
BRZRKR originated from an original idea Reeves had been developing for a number of years and the actor will star.
Reeves recently completed production on Matrix 4 which will be released later this year. He will begin production on John Wick 4 this Spring.
Keanu Reeves; Ross Richie and Stephen Christy for BOOM! Studios; Stephen Hamel for Company Films will Produce. Adam Yoelin for BOOM! Studios will Executive Produce.
BRZRKR is a brutally epic saga about an immortal warrior’s 80,000 year fight through the ages. The man known only as “B” is half-mortal and half-god, , cursed and compelled to violence… even at the sacrifice of his sanity. But after wandering the earth for centuries, B may have finally found a refuge – working for the U.S. government to fight the battles too violent and too dangerous for anyone else. In exchange, B will be granted the one thing he desires – the truth about his endless blood-soaked existence…and how to end it.
The anime series will further expand the BRZRKR universe by exploring different elements of the story. In the series, Reeves will reprise his role and voice his character.
This is a 12-issue limited series published by Boom! Studios, with the first issue having launched on March 3, 2021.
The inaugural issue has already sold over 615,000, making it the highest-selling launch in almost thirty years.
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