B7 Comics set to revive iconic comic book space hero “Dan Dare” in a new series of graphic novels written by Alex de Campi with art by Marc Laming.

B7 Comics has teamed up with bestselling author and screenwriter Alex de Campi (Rogue Trooper: Ghost Patrol and Duncan Jones’ Madi: Once Upon A Time in the Future) and Marc Laming (James Bond, Eden, Endeavour) for a three-book reimagining of the classic British adventure strip Dan Dare, with the full approval of the rights holders The Dan Dare Corporation.

“A dying planet, a desperate mission—and a first contact that may spell the end of human life as we know it…” sets the scene for these all-new Dan Dare comic book adventures.

A crowdfunding campaign for Book One “First Contact” will officially launch on 1 February 2026 and, if successful, Dan Dare: First Contact will be published in Q4 2027. The script for Book One has already been written, and Marc is itching for take-off – and, in fact, has already drawn some earlyconcept art!

Stay tuned as we count down to project launch, as we will be posting the first eight fully lettered and coloured pages of the book on the Kickstarter campaign page.

Dan Dare: First Contact is a circa 112-page, graphic novel which will be offered as an eBook, paperback, hardback and premium Kickstarter-exclusive hardback edition.

“Alex and I are huge fans of Dan Dare from Frank Hampson and Frank Bellamy’s original stories of the 50s and 60s through to 2000AD’s more anarchic take on the character in late 70s. We are both extremely excited to bring Colonel Dare to a new audience,” says Marc. “I think our tale has something for fans of the original Eagle stories and for lovers of modern sci fi action of the screen and books.”

Writer Alex de Campi adds: “It’s truly been an honour to be given the opportunity to bring Dan Dare to a whole new generation, making the story feel exciting and modern without losing any of the charm and wonder that has kept it a beloved classic for so long. Also, Marc is such a gifted artist (and a great guy!), I couldn’t ask for a better creative partner to bring this story to life.”

Colin Frewin, CEO of the Dan Dare Corporation says: “The thrilling creative combination of Alex deCampi, Marc Laming and Dan Dare – Pilot of the Future, brings together a completely new and exciting dimension to one of the worlds legendary comic characters. Dan Dare is set for a dynamic new adventure never seen before – so hold on tight!”

B7 Comics are the publishers of the acclaimed graphic novel Hancock: The Lad Himself, Mr Jones’s Smoking Bones and the scifi thriller, Pilgrim: Secrets and Lies. The publishing imprint of UK indie B7 Media, well known for its genre output including such well-known sci-fi brands as Blake’s 7, The Martian Chronicles and I Robot. B7 were producers of the critically acclaimed Dan Dare audio reboot (2017).

“Alex de Campi and Marc Laming’s take on Dan Dare immediately feels fresh and exciting, at times terrifying, offering a very different sort of space opera that is a race against time to keep our planet alive, but crucially still retains the feeling of hope and wonder that is the heart of any Dan Dare adventure” says B7 Comics publisher Andrew Mark Sewell.”

Sewell goes on to say; “Dan Dare is the exemplary British adventure hero. Like his aviator predecessor Biggles, he represents the best of British qualities: courage, determination, stoicism and a wry sense of humour. Alex and Marc and the B7 Comics’ team have ambitious plans for future stories for Dare and his friends.”

DAN DARE: FIRST CONTACT is illustrated by Marc Laming and written by Alex de Campi, published by B7 Comics. Dan Dare: First Contact is a circa 112-page graphic novel which will be offered as an eBook, paperback, and premium Kickstarter-exclusive hardback edition. For more information about the Kickstarter campaign and how you can support it, click here.