Its an idea that Rucka had been playing with for a long time.
But for Rucka, some of the ideas at the core ofThe Old Guardare more personal.
(Her actual name is Andronika the Scythian.)
Shes got a good 5,000 years under her belt.
Shes seen it all.
Shes been just about everywhere.
Our main character is tired, Rucka explains.
Shes been around a really long time.
It is long since past the novelty phase.
Ruckas currently working on Wonder Woman, and points out, I love writing these badass warrior women.
Andy leads a crew of other long-lived soldiers, with three longtime compatriots and a newcomer.
Two members of the Guard came from the first Crusade, an Italian Knight and a Moore.
They have the only meet-cute, Rucka jokes.
Theres also Booker, a thief from France in the late 1400s.
He was hung by the neck until he didnt die, Rucka explains.
The book is narrated by Andy, who frequently discusses her long history an especially exciting challenge for Fernandez.
There will be flashbacks to ancient times, promises the artist.
There will be a relationship between now and what happens before.
Different conflicts, different wars.
The characters inThe Old Guardmight live practically forever, but the first story wont last quite that long.
Future arcs would theoretically run for five issues each, and Rucka already has notes for three further volumes.
To get excited forThe Old Guard, check out these colored pages from issue #1.
