Seven Percent Debuts from Red 5 Comics

At the rate the human race is going, Earth won't be a very viable planet to inhabit. Maybe, in a year like 3499, the planet will actually be abandoned by what little population there remains. What's more, maybe the human mind has been unlocked and science has managed to put the mind to its limit, but can't seem to get past 93% activation? That remaining seven percent is the focus of the comic Seven Percent by Red 5 Comics, written by Jeremy Fiest and illustrated by Jarreau Wimberly.

"I've always been fascinated by the concept of human potential, especially of the mind," said series creator Luke Keith, "Modern science, with all it's advances, is still nowhere close to understanding the dynamic labyrinth that is the human brain. What if in the distant future science found a way to unlock and control it? Who would take advantage of that power? What kind of universe would it be if our minds were no longer our own? What does it mean to be free? What does it mean to be human? This is what our story is about."

Seven Percent #1 debuts today on the both the comiXology and iVerse comicsplus digital platforms for just $1.99. It's one of the first books the publisher has done with more of a science-fiction bent.

"Despite its influence on our company origins, we haven't done any pure space-faring sci-fi," said Red 5 Comics co-founder, Paul Ens. "With 'Seven Percent', we finally found a unique take on the genre that we think independent comic fans will love. It's smart, with a great premise and stunning art."

Full press release below.

Digital-First Comic Tries to

Unlock the Mind's Final SEVEN PERCENT 

Sci-fi Series Debuts Today from Red 5 Comics

February 27, 2013. Calgary, AB -- In 3499 A.D., Earth has been abandoned. The human mind has been unlocked. Science has pushed the mind to its limits, but has been unable to go beyond 93% activation. What secrets lie within the final SEVEN PERCENT?

Back in 2010, Red 5 Comics pressed its role as a digital comic pioneer, becoming the first publisher to debut a modern platform "digital first" line of comics. Following popular crossover titles in the line like "Bonnie Lass" and "Moon Girl", comes the latest fun, thought-provoking, beautifully-produced series -- "Seven Percent".

"Despite its influence on our company origins, we haven't done any pure space-faring sci-fi," said Red 5 Comics co-founder, Paul Ens. "With 'Seven Percent', we finally found a unique take on the genre that we think independent comic fans will love. It's smart, with a great premise and stunning art."

The six-issue limited series is created by Luke Keith, written by Jeremy Fiest, and illustrated by Jarreau Wimberly... each of whom could be described as prolithic newcomers, with a backlog of impressive work soon to burst on the scene.

"I've always been fascinated by the concept of human potential, especially of the mind," said series creator Luke Keith, "Modern science, with all it's advances, is still nowhere close to understanding the dynamic labyrinth that is the human brain. What if in the distant future science found a way to unlock and control it? Who would take advantage of that power? What kind of universe would it be if our minds were no longer our own? What does it mean to be free? What does it mean to be human? This is what our story is about."

Seven Percent #1 debuts today on the both the comiXology and iVerse comicsplus digital platforms for just $1.99.

This weekend, Red 5 helps make more history by partnering with comiXology and Emerald City Comicon to bring the first ever digital comic convention exclusive -- "Atomic Robo: Along Came a Tyrantula".

About Red 5 Comics
Red 5 Comics creates and produces cinematic-style comic book entertainment. It earned the 2007 Gem Award for Best New Publisher and its titles have been nominated for three Eisner Awards and two Harvey Awards. It was founded by Paul Ens, former Director of Lucasfilm’s Lucas Online, and Scott Chitwood, co-founder of TheForce.net.

For updated information on Red 5 Comics and their titles, visit www.red5comics.com