AFTERSHOCK COMICS
ARTEMIS & ASSASSIN #5
(W) Stephanie Phillips (A) Francesca Fantini (CA) Phil Hester
Hurtling through historical eras, time-traveling killer Maya and World War II spy Virginia can only survive if they work together. But as assassins close in, is Maya willing to turn her back on the only life she's ever known? The tense time-travel adventure by Stephanie Phillips (DESCENDENT, Butcher of Paris), Francesca Fan-tini, Lauren Affe and Troy Peteri continues at a breakneck pace! "An interesting premise...with positive representation and great artwork from a promising creative team." - AIPT!
DEAD DAY #3
(W) Ryan Parrott (A) Evgeny Bornyakov (CA) Andy Clarke
Jeremy attempts to track down the monster responsible for his murder as well as uncover the terrifying secret behind it. Brandon finds himself amongst the dead and at the heart of the Revivalists' most sacred ritual. From writer Ryan Parrott (OBERON, VOLITION, Power Rangers) and artist Evgeniy Bornyakov (DESCENDENT, YOU ARE OBSOLETE) comes an unnerving tale of existential horror with grave consequences.
DISASTER INC #3
(W) Joe Harris (A) Sebastian Piriz (CA) Andy Clarke
For centuries, Samurai defended Fukushima Prefecture from invaders. Now, still bleeding radioactivity from the nuclear plant meltdown, a land's protectors have risen in her hour of need. For the adventure tourists of Disaster Inc. lost inside the Exclusion Zone...this is very, very bad. Writer Joe Harris (Great Pacific, Rockstars, The X-Files) and artist Sebastián Piriz begin a disaster tour through the worst places on Earth. In a world on fire and rife with calamity, catastrophe, war and unrest...you're going to need the right guides to see it for yourself!
JOIN THE FUTURE #5
(W) Zack Kaplan (A) Piotr Kowalski (CA) Piotr Kowalski
The Future. A high noon showdown between country vs city, independence vs technology, and individual vs society. Clementine is the sole remaining resident of Franklin, and the only thing standing in the way of its decimation. Armed only with a revolver, her wits and her unwavering willpower, she will have to draw against the futuristic lawmen of the region. Will she finally get her revenge or die in heroic glory? Written by Zack Kaplan (LOST CITY EXPLORERS) with art from Piotr Kowalski (Sex, Marvel Knights: Hulk, The Dark Tower), JOIN THE FUTURE is a sci-fi western that examines a tomorrow where everyone must ask what your values are truly worth. "...AfterShock has an unmistakable hit on their hands with potential for real greatness." - Comic Watch
LONELY RECEIVER #1
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(W) Zac Thompson (A) Jen Hickman (CA) Jen Hickman
Catrin Vander, a lonely video producer, buys an Artificial Intelligence partner that's meant to bond for life. After ten years together, her holographic wife suddenly discon-nects without a warning. The breakup drives Catrin to the point of near insanity. She's alone for the first time in years and reeling from a loss she can't comprehend. Set in the new future, drenched in pastels and sunshine, LONELY RECEIVER is a horror/breakup story in five parts. Written by Zac Thompson (UNDONE BY BLOOD, THE REPLACER, HER INFERNAL DESCENT, No One's Rose, X-Men) and illustrated in color by Jen Hickman (MOTH & WHISPER, Test). Who are you/ //in another's eye It's not what you think// /don't you cry.
MILES TO GO #1
CVR A MOLNAR
(W) B. Clay Moore (A) Stephen Molnar (CA) Stephen Molnar
Amara Bishop is a newly single mother with a long-buried past. Raised by an alcoholic father in a rundown trailer, Amara was a child when she learned to kill. And she hasn't killed an-yone since she was thirteen. When her aging mentor is murdered, and her daughter is threatened, that will soon change... An unlikely assassin in a deadly game of cat and mouse, brought to you by B. Clay Moore (Hawaiian Dick, Battle Hymn) and Stephan Molnar (Imaginary Fiends, Star Trek).
OUT OF THE BLUE COMP HC GN
(W) Garth Ennis (A) Keith Burns (CA) Keith Burns
Both volumes of the WWII aerial combat classic now in one complete deluxe size hardcover edition! A WAR IS A DIFFICULT THING TO KILL The Second World War is almost over, but no one seems to have told the Germans - as Royal Air Force pilot Ja-mie McKenzie finds out when he's assigned to deadly shipping strikes along the enemy coast. Flying the Mosquito fighter-bomber against heavily armed targets is dangerous enough at the best of times, but af-ter incurring the wrath of his vengeful commanding officer, Jamie is assigned the most unpopular navigator in the unit - not to mention the least reliable aircraft. Worse still, the commander's sights are firmly set on Jamie's beauti-ful young wife, Beth. Writer Garth Ennis (A WALK THROUGH HELL, Preacher, The Boys) and artist Keith Burns (War Stories) reunite after the success of their series Johnny Red, presenting another tale of World War II aerial combat: featuring skies black with flak and enemy fighters, nail-biting low-level action, and the dark humor of men whose lives can be snatched away at any second... OUT OF THE BLUE.
SHOPLIFTERS WILL BE LIQUIDATED TP #1
The largest retailer in the world requires the best-trained loss prevention staff, and Se-curity Officer Nussbaum defends the company interests at any cost. Life, human rights, rational thought are all secondary concerns. But his world is upended when he finds a society living under the retail outlet - a culture that challenges his notions about consumerism and sense of self. Is he ready for the message? Imagine Judge Dredd working for Amazon, and you've got a hint of what you're in for. From Patrick Kindlon (PATIENCE! CONVICTION! REVENGE!) and Stefano Simeone (CLANKILLERS) comes SHOPLIFTERS WILL BE LIQUIDATED - a satirical take on consumer society.