Seeing as how awesome Prototype is shaping up to be, DC Comics sent out word that it plans to publish an all-new comic book series based on the upcoming video game. The series is set to debut this August via DC’s WildStorm imprint.

“PROTOTYPE is all about shape-shifting action, and we’re using that key element to redefine the open-world game space,” said Al Simone, Sr. VP of Global Marketing, Sierra Entertainment. “Another key feature setting PROTOTYPE apart from other open-world games is its incredibly deep, conspiracy-based back-story, and by joining forces with the largest comic book publisher in the world – DC Comics – we can bring this new anti-hero and his tale to an even wider audience of comics fans and gamers alike.”

The game is in development at Radical Entertainment, creators of the highly acclaimed Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction, and will put players in control of Alex Mercer – a genetically mutated shape-shifter with no memory of his past. He will be able to move through New York city using his awesome shape-shifting powers akin to Incredible Hulk, smashing through army tanks and whatnot.

Prototype is slated for release this Autumn on PC, PS3 and Xbox 360.