If you’re one of the few fans that have been clamoring for more stories set inZack Snyder’sRebel Moonfranchise, you’re in luck. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to see that tale brought to life onNetflix, as it’s been announced that a prequel comic book series is in the works which will expand upon the character of Nemesis, played in the films by Doona Bae.
Variety reports thatRebel Moon: Nemesisfrom Titan Comics will go on sale July 16, with award-winning writer Gail Simone and artist Federico Bertoni at the helm. The series is described as an “action-packed and badass story in the style of a revenge western, in which an innocent woman finds herself in the path of Imperium soldiers who slaughter her family.” Just how many issues the limited series will be is unknown at this point, but this isn’t the first time theRebel Moonsaga has expanded into comics, as last year’sRebel Moon: House of the Bloodaxealso served as a prequel to Snyder’s Netflix movies.
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Hitting Netflix on June 26, 2025,Rebel Moon – Part One: A Child of Fireintroduced fans to a fictional galaxy ruled by the imperialistic Motherworld, whose military, the Imperium, threatens a village on the moon Veldt. Starring Sofia Boutella as Kora, a former Imperium soldier who goes on a quest to recruit people from all over the galaxy to stand up to the Imperium, the film quickly shot to the top of the Netflix charts despite poor reviews from critics.Rebel Moon – Part Two: The Scargiverwas released four months later to equally poor reviews, but things for Snyder and the series improved a little whenthe two director’s cut versions premiered last August, which got significantly better reviews from critics than their two counterparts.
Gail Simone Was “Smitten” By the Character of Nemesis
Known for her work onBirds of Prey,Batgirl, andDeadpool, Simone was a big fan ofRebel Moonbefore she was asked to come and playin Snyder’s universe. In a statement released to coincide with the news of the comics, she said that she found herself “smitten” by the on-screen presence of Nemesis, and that it was “fate” that allowed her to write the new series:
“I feel like this story was a little bit destined to happen, somehow. My family and I were watching Rebel Moon and really enjoying it, and I just immediately focused on Nemesis. I loved the badassery of her, but also the way she addressed grief, and recognized it in others. I just was completely smitten with her, and I actually said to my family, ‘Man, I would love to write her someday.’
“Well, someone was listening because I get this message that Zack would like to talk to me about writing that exact character. Who am I to argue with fate? She’s a powerful, powerful character, she leaps off the page (and screen) and I cannot even explain how much I enjoyed playing in this sandbox.”
You can see for yourself how Simone and Bertoni were able to capture Nemesis' “badassery” when the first issue ofRebel Moon: Nemesishits shelves on July 16. Until then, you can catch all chapters in the saga streaming now on Netflix.
Source:Variety
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