They never learn! Yet another new comics publisher is getting into the ring, this one evidently well-funded as evidenced by some of the names attached. TKO Studios is based in LA, but just which of the shadowy new ventures we’ve been hearing about for a while we’re not sure of yet. Even their website requires a password to visit – although a tweet tells us you’ll soon be able to surf with glee. Best to follow on Twitter for now.

Their log line: “TKO Studios, a new comic book publisher set to redefine the industry.”

The vibe is definitely mid-aughts Vertigo – not a bad period. Let’s call it action with character. Four launch titles have been annouced – but no launch date.

Nice graphics! Let’s lok at the line-up of launch titles:

The 7 Deadly Sins

Writer: Tze Chun

Artist: Artyom Trakhanov

Colors: Giulia Brusco

Letters: Jared K. Fletcher

Editor: Sebastian Girner



Sara

Writer: Garth Ennis

Art: Steve Epting

Colors: Bettie Breitweiser

Letters: Rob Steen

Editor: Sebastian Girner

The Fearsome Doctor Fang

Writers: Tze Chun and Mike Weiss

Art: Dan McDaid

Colors: Daniela Miwa

Letters: Steve Wands

Editor: Sebastian Girner

Goodnight Paradise

Written by Joshua Dysart

Art by Alberto Ponticelli

Colors by Giulia Brusco

Letters by Steve Wands

Edited by Sebastian Girner

So then! Chun is probably the least known name to comics fans, but he’s a writer on GOTHAM and directed the thriller COLD COMES THE NIGHT.

Without knowing the bona fides of the new venture, these are strong, albeit pretty safe choices to launch a line of comics, and soon they will take their place beside Aftershock, Valiant, the new Jemas company and other aspirants for market share.

Welcome to the club, TKO!

Some more info via twitter: