by Matt Sernaker, Editor-In-Chief
“You’ll pay for this Captain Planet!!!” That quote has stuck with me for decades.
Years ago, five kids were given powers to defend the Earth, except for one kid…he got a monkey. Captain Planet and the Planeteers was a very random part of my childhood, but since everything old is new again, these characters are now returning to fight ecological threats in comic book form thanks to the wonderful team at Dynamite Entertainment.
Official Synopsis:
EARTH’S ULTIMATE PROTECTOR RETURNS!
Five special young people have been empowered by Gaia, the embodiment of the Earth’s spirit, with an aspect of our world’s elemental forces: Earth, Fire, Wind, Water, and Heart. When the five powers combine, they summon the world’s greatest champion – Captain Planet!
But before these would-be eco-warriors can combine their newfound abilities in pursuit of environmental justice, they will have to learn to trust each other – and with each member drawn from different (and sometimes mutually antagonistic) corners of the globe, that’s easier said than done. Unfortunately, time is not on their side. When Gaia is kidnapped, the inexperienced Planeteers are forced to come together – whether they’re ready or not – to face the well-financed might of Lucian Plunder! Even with the five-fold power of Captain Planet on their side, will it be enough to stop the ruthless ingenuity of Earth’s exploiters?
Find out in the all-new Captain Planet #1 from red-hot writer DAVID PEPOSE (Space Ghost) and acclaimed artist EMAN CASSALLOS (Vampirella) – featuring sustainable covers from MARK SPEARS, BEN OLIVER, CHRISTIAN WARD, and a special connecting series of covers for the first six issues from JAE LEE & JUNE CHUNG!
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Captain Planet as a concept is a tough nut to crack. The original cartoon packed the 30-minute adventures with magical rings, heroics, and educational themes. Sure, it was over the top at times, but it did make learning about the environment a bit more fun. After David Pepose’s major success with Space Ghost (another book that you absolutely should be reading), it was exciting to learn that he would be taking the reigns of Captain Planet’s new adventures. Eman Casallos’ artistic stylings make him a great choice to tackle this book, ensuring that the designs feel modern yet recognizable to fans of all ages. And hey, Captain Planet now has a super green beard! But seriously, the creative team accomplished a lot in this first chapter, and the stage has been set for Captain Planet to return to prominence!
Rating: 
ComicsOnline gives Captain Planet and the Planeteers #1 – 4 out of 5 creative returns of favorite pop culture characters.
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