Written by Patrick Kelley for ATC

Today, we immerse ourselves in the compelling universe of the renowned Claudia Christian, known far and wide for her role in Babylon 5. Her newest dawn brings forth a captivating tome of her imaginative world – Dark Legacies. She doesn’t walk this path alone; joining her in scriptwriting is Chris McAuley. Together, they serve up a stunning visual spectacle, brought to life by two gargantuans in the industry – Glenn Fabry and Staz Johnson.

In our quest for better understanding, we engaged Claudia Christian in a digital discourse. We delved deep into the nucleus of this project – its genesis, its evolution, and the cornerstone of inspiration that sowed the seed of this fascinating extraterrestrial narrative.

According to Claudia, the creative partnership with Chris kindled over a shared aspiration of crafting a narrative orbiting around fallible characters navigating through the vortex of their imperfect lives. Their goal was to create a kinship with the audience undergoing similar life conundrums – deception, political upheaval, familial troubles, and subtle decay of their world. And thus, the characters of Jessica and Rebecca Steele, strong, driven women who push the narrative forward, came to be.

In her envisioned dystopian canvas, where human avarice forms an unholy alliance with alien tech, Major Jessica Steele embarks on an investigation shrouded in bloodshed and secrecy, linked to a ghostly military experiment. Along the way, she unveils a conspiracy veiling the United Planetary Alliance and faces her personal specters. The tale pivots on the lethal repercussions of humanity’s shadowy legacy as she fights to save her world from an omnipresent force with unimaginable powers.

The maiden chapters of this saga yield a whirlwind of fiery sci-fi espionage – unveiling the covert world of Dark Legacies, outlining the persona of Jessica, and revealing a soldier on a revenge mission. The following issue peels away further layers, exploring Jessica’s past scars, highlighting the brutal tragedy of her parents’ assassination, and introducing the looming cloud of an alien assault.

The illustrative genius of Glenn Fabry and Staz Johnson was an indispensable addition to the Dark Legacies venture. A long-time admirer of Staz’s work on 2000AD, Chris was instrumental in bringing him on board, and Glenn Fabry, equipped with his fine-tuned line work, added layers of visual narration to the second issue with his alien designs.

Expectations from the Dark Legacies campaign are soaring high. Claudia hopes that fans will appreciate familiar faces and engage with the overarching themes of tension, violence, and human conflict – the juxtaposition of darkness and light, hope, and change. The campaign also promises exclusives, like Glenn Fabry’s hand-drawn original art and opportunities to own art commissions and one-off sketch covers.

Claudia also reflects on how her vast cinematic experience in the sci-fi genre has influence over Dark Legacies, confessing she tends to be cast as strong characters. The character of Jessica captures the essence of such roles – intelligent, flawed, and vulnerable.

Finally, Claudia extends a heartfelt thanks to her fans for their ceaseless support throughout her career. She hopes that her latest venture Dark Legacies brings a little joy to their lives. So here’s to embarking on an interstellar journey through this genre-defying narrative, now live on Zoop! Claudia Christian’s Dark Legacies awaits you in the firmament of sci-fi excellence; let the immersion begin!