The Comic Watchers – Episode 256: The Planeteers Unite To Summon David Pepose

By Chad Burdette

 on March 17, 2025

Last week on the Comic Watchers David Pepose returned to the show for a record 5th visit to chat about his latest projects Space Ghost and the upcoming Captain Planet series from Dynamite Comics, and Speed Racer from Mad Cave Studios.

Earth’s ultimate protector returns this April  as 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!