The Matrix’s Steve Skroce returns to superhero comics with Tales of Wonder from Skybound & Image. The series asks the question: What if the world’s most popular superheroes came to life?
Over the years, Steve Skorce has cultivated a stellar legacy throughout his body of work in both comics and film. Perhaps most famously, his storyboards for The Matrix were used as a vital tool to sell the movie to Warner Bros. executives. His other film storyboard work includes I, Robot and V for Vendetta. On the comics side of things, he’s well-regarded for his Marvel work in the 1990s, especially The Amazing Spider-Man, Wolverine, and X-Man.
Also involved in Tales of Wonder alongside Skorce is colorist Ian Herring (Ms. Marvel, The Shaolin Cowboy), and letterer Pat Brosseau (G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero). The series is cited as perfect for fans of The Ultimates and Ghost Pepper. Check out the official synopsis:
Stu and Jake’s friendship was forged in World War II, but the one thing it couldn’t survive was the comic book industry. As their Wonder Comics creations grew from four-color sensations to a global phenomenon, everything changed… Now, these two legendary comic creators have reunited to launch the America’s Freedom Force cinematic universe, only to discover the make-believe superheroes and monsters from their stories are very, very real. Stu and Jake must overcome decades of bad blood and stolen credit if they’re going to help the world’s greatest superheroes save our world!
“This is a story I’ve dreamt of telling for years. It’s a tale about the many pitfalls of creative collaboration. When things go south, lifelong friendships can end and the axe grinding can last for decades,” remarked creator Steve Skroce. “Tales of Wonder is about finding your way back from that, it’s about believing in a second chance to get things right, it’s about the value of friendship, and it’s all wrapped up in a full throttle, action packed Superhero adventure. I hope you dig it.”
“Steve Skroce is a generational talent, and I’m beyond thrilled that his latest series is here at Skybound,” said Executive Editor Ben Abernathy. “His poignant tale of two Golden Age comic book creators as they face their greatest creations, literally, is a tale for the ages!”
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Tales of Wonder #1 debuts September 2, 2026 from Image Comics.
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