About
the Ark
The Ark Exodus is a brand new universe, created and developed by renowned comic book artist Jorge Molina and Franco Barroeta. The saga will begin as a 4 issue graphic novel with the potential to expand into an ongoing series and other entertainment mediums.
Join us into this wild adventure and welcome to The Ark Exodus Universe!
The Project
Story
Characters
The Art Behind The Ark
As humanity and planet Earth face imminent doom, a righteous man named Mikhal manages to escape with his people and as many animals as he can in his spaceship: The Ark "Genesis 8”. After 14 months they settled on the exoplanet Theia 2.0. This event signals a new beginning and is remembered as the “Reborn-Day”.
Through generations they manage to find balance and develop a thriving civilization until the unexpected happens, the “Reborn Animals” start to evolve rapidly and begin — without explanation – to develop their own language, walk on two legs, a conscience and an intelligent brain; making them more “human than human”. Society is torn by this evolution, bringing boiling conflict where only one race can dominate and thrive. What caused this rapid evolution? What alliances will be made? Who will survive or perish?
Welcome to The Ark Exodus.
Mara
Energetic seeker of the truth
Born on a isolated rural town on the outskirts of Esteria, Mara was protected and raised by her grandmother who taught her the code of their people when tragedy struck and forced them to seek refugee on Merid, one of Theias 2.0 biggest cities, where they find a new life and settle.
As a teenager Mara ventures into a new phase of her life working as a delivery courier, one of the most challenging and dangerous jobs in Theia.
Zeena
The Merdian thrill seeker
A pure Merid native, Zeena lives for thrills and excitement, and her job as a delivery courier brings her all of that. She loves to speed on her rayglide and while sometimes she gets into trouble, she truly enjoys getting out of it.
Zeena is extremely competitive and a hard worker. Very loyal to her beliefs and stubborn at times.
Big Ben
A force of nature ready to retire
Big Ben is a grumpy and stubborn old bear that carries a mysterious back pack everywhere he goes. Its seems the contents of this package have sent him into his last journey to give closure to a personal affair.
Big Ben has a past full of struggle and conflict, he has served for decades as a soldier to his faction. His training has made him a master in outdoors survival and quick to strategize under pressure.
Trinx
The skillful linchpin
An energetic young fennec fox who has always seen the light side of things. He is a Merid native and knows all the ins and outs of the city despite having grown without a faction.
Extremely smart and an avid mechanic paired with slick moves makes him an resourceful thief who gets what he wants unnoticed. Trinx seeks for a squad to back him up as he plans his next big hit.
Ketza
The mysterious outlaw
Despite having a mechanical armor that grants him unmatched capabilities, Ketza is a salamander banished from the Toh’ Lok factions for treason. He prefers to keep his identity secret and lives off the grid, a master in stealth makes him a lethal assassin lurking in the shadows. He has even been recently accepted in a small Kwitkilian village for a while.
A creature of few words, Ketza pefers to take actions to prove his worth.
Kar Janus
Commoner looking for a purpose
Kar Janus is a young member of the Valikian faction. He assists on the shrine inherited to his family and has never left his native town. He’s not very identified with his spiritual side and doesn’t feel attached to his family’s calling.
An excellent archer, Kar Janus has kept his most beloved friends out of trouble more than a few times. He seeks to stand out and find his life’s purpose.
Silas
Honorable fallen warrior
An experienced swordsman of The Order of Tonnus. Despite being a very fierce warrior, Silas responds to a very strict code of honor which sometimes blind him on seeing the bigger picture of things.
He always keeps humble to the point of being introverted and quiet outside of the battlefield. Silas recently fell from grace and has been demoted from the Imperial Guards of Queen Shadia, leaving him without his sworn purpose to protect.
Mojv
Creator of a major breakthrough
Mojv is a mantis who since a young age has devoted her life to creation. A descendent of impressive innovators, she’s on the verge to achieve a major technological breakthrough that can change Theia 2.0’s future and make her life purpose whole but at a high cost.
Because of this, the main players of the most important factions are trying to seduce Mojv to takes sides with them. She only believes in loyalty to her craft and a better way of living.
Commander Rah
The wounded prophet
Once a role model soldier from the Sons of Mikhal, Rah had an unfortunate incident with a banished group of "Reborn Animals" scarring him for life.
Faced with the new status quo in Theia, he sets his aim to revert and cleanse the planet of the "unnatural" evolution of the "Reborn Animals". Forming and leading the extremist group Children of Wrath, conformed of young wild members who follow his teachings. The scars on his body are a constant reminder of his intentions.)
MG Greyson
The charismatic leader
A self-made seasoned leader, with big ambitions and ideals. MG Greyson has served his time in battle, fighting along the Merid army in the “Reborn conflicts” across Theia 2.0, earning high respect from his peers. His high morals and principles brought him to gain his people’s trust, making him a legendary leader of the United Forces of Merid.
Greyson knows how to navigate both in the battleground and in politics and sees the bigger picture above everything else, costing him his family in pursuit of justice.
Jun
High rank chaos agent
Wrathchild Jun is one of the highest profile chaos agents among Children of Wrath. This extremist organization and their members, claim that humans are and should remain a superior species over animals.
Their guerrilla tactics and home made weaponry make them a very dangerous shock group that should not be taken lightly. Led by Rah, a notable ex-Son of Merid member who founded and financed this group, CHOW represent a potential threat to peace in Theia 2.0.
Kan
Middle high rank chaos agent
Wrathchild Kan is a growing, middle rank profile chaos agents among Children of Wrath. This extremist organization and their members, claim that humans are and should remain a superior species over animals.
Their guerrilla tactics and home made weaponry make them a very dangerous shock group that should not be taken lightly. Led by Rah, a notable ex-Son of Merid member who founded and financed this group, CHOW represent a potential threat to peace in Theia 2.0.
Waak
Middle rank chaos agent
Wrathchild Waak a middle rank profile chaos agent among Children of Wrath. This extremist organization and their members, claim that humans are and should remain a superior species over animals.
Their guerrilla tactics and home made weaponry make them a very dangerous shock group that should not be taken lightly. Led by Rah, a notable ex-Son of Merid member who founded and financed this group, CHOW represent a potential threat to peace in Theia 2.0.
Lajun
New recruit of chaos
Wrathchild Lajun is a new recruit among Children of Wrath. This extremist organization and their members, claim that humans are and should remain a superior species over animals.
Their guerrilla tactics and home made weaponry make them a very dangerous shock group that should not be taken lightly. Led by Rah, a notable ex-Son of Merid member who founded and financed this group, CHOW represent a potential threat to peace in Theia 2.0.
Hammer & Nail
Inseparable wandering traders
Hammer, the silver tongued elder is an experienced trader in Theia 2.0 who has seen many battles and travelled to almost every place.
Nail, the simple-minded and youngest of the Toh Lok duo, is an excellent craftsman who depends on Hammer’s protection to thrive. When the Toh Loks faction splintered into numerous sub groups, this young pair dropped the weapons and have dedicated their existence to collecting and trading rare artifacts.
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Achendale
One of Theias oldest cities is home of the Order of Tonnus, one of the most powerful factions ruled by Queen Shadia of the felines.
Takmeh
The mysterious Valikians established on treetops, developing Takmeh, a thriving city in the heights of Theia 2.0, protected from other factions.
Mara
Mara and gear concept sketch.
E-Slab
Mara’s delivery communication device.
Mara´s bike
Mara’s delivery transportation vehicle.
Rayglide
Zeena’s delivery transportation vehicle.
Factions
Valikians (Birds)
"Pray to the the sky, for one day the plumed deity will descend from it"
A highly spiritual and harmonious faction formed by birds of all species. Valikians praise the Kukulkan spirit which according to their scriptures comes to life every 200 years to bring balance in the universe.
They try to avoid conflict at all costs but of are masters of the bow and arrow, their signature weapon, making them a fearing force on long range combat. Highly superstitious and untrusting of foreign factions, they remain very mysterious on their ways.
Children of Wrath (Humans)
"Our wrath shall come upon those who are deemed wicked"
Lead by commander Rah, they are an extremist radicalized group that has splintered from the main human faction: The Sons of Mikhal. They believe humans are meant to remain the dominant species in Theia 2.0 and seek to revert the evolution of “Reborn Animals” by any means necessary and bring them back to their former state before colonization.
This violent group’s volatile behavior makes them a very dangerous threat, who constantly uses scare tactics to intimidate their enemies.
Order of Tonnus (Felines)
"Loyalty and Honor Above All"
A monarchy lead by Queen Shadia for the last 35 years, they are a proud and noble faction formed by felines over the last 12 generations.
Since the colonization of Theia, the Order of Tonnus felines have not let other species dominate them, thus forming a powerful and strong brotherhood among them which focuses on keeping peace by strengthening their offensive skills and making allies with other factions.
The Toh’ Loks (Lizards)
"We seek, we find, we transform"
Possessors of a rich history and tradition, they were once dedicated to farming and trading, making them one of the most resourceful factions. They have some of the best trained hand-to-hand warriors, who can also be blooded and cunning when it comes to combat.
The Toh’ Loks have recently become a very fragmented faction internally. Not being able to completely unify, they have seen many internal insurrections in order to gain control.
Kwitkilians (Insects)
"Invention is the road to evolution"
Famous for building the most advanced city in Theia, Helion "the city of tomorrow".
They possess impressive intelligence. Their methodical and almost robotic behavior has made them the most advanced faction. One of the most unified societies who have excelled in developing technology far ahead from any other group, their advancement have benefitted of all Theians.
United Forces of Merid (Humans)
"The fight for equity is never ending"
This human faction lives to honor and keep their ancestor Mikhal’s ideology alive. After seeing the rapid evolution of animals in Theia 2.0, Mikhal strongly believed that humans and animals could be equal and peacefully coexist.
Humans initially brought some valuable and vital resources from their original planet Earth, but have struggled to successfully manage Theia 2.0’s resources over the last 300 years.
On the last two generations a few members have left to start their own factions with hidden agendas and extreme ideologies.
The team
The Ark Exodus is a personal experiment I’ve had in my mind for a long time, by bringing my 15+ years experience in the comic book industry and put it to the test, pushing myself in creative ways to tell the stories I want to tell now. I’m looking forward to share these creations and hopefully share with an audience the passion I have for this new journey."
— Jorge Molina, The Ark Exodus Co-Founder and creative director.
Bio
Jorge Molina has been a creative force in the comic book and video game industry for the past 15 years. After being an exclusive artist at Marvel for 8 years, he has made numerous contributions as an artist...
About Jorge Molina
Jorge Molina has been a creative force in the comic book and video game industry for the past 15 years. After being an exclusive artist at Marvel for 8 years, he has made numerous contributions as an artist, designer and creator on titles such as Star Wars, Spiderman, Thor, Avengers and the X-Men.
Recently, Jorge made his debut on DC comics as Batman’s main artist, working not only on interior and cover art, but also designing new characters and suits for his iconic run on the Dark Knight.
“Batman #118 looks like a million bucks thanks to Molina“
His passion for video games and design has also led him to pursuit a career in video games. Jorge has worked as a concept designer for Activision, Crystal Dynamics and Zynga Eugene, and recently at The Initiative, one of Microsoft’s biggest game developer studios, where his talents were essential in establishing the look on the new Perfect Dark video game (in development) as a character & concept designer.
Jorge’s urge to create has now lead him to establish his own universe, The Ark Exodus.x
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Franco Barroeta Co-Founder
Director with 20 years of experience, passionate about design, creativity and storytelling. He brings in the motion part and is the creative copilot to the crew’s captain.
