AFTERSHOCK COMICS
ALTERS #8
(W) Paul Jenkins (A) Leila Leiz (CA) Leila Leiz
The story of No-Damn-Name, a loving mother Chapter 3: Mother Stands for Comfort Chalice has successfully convinced the newest Alter to join the Gateway Army but the decision has come at a severe cost: a group of altered anarchists has taken the very thing that our new Alter prizes the most, her oldest child. And as Chalice tries to work through her feelings of guilt and frustration to save the child, inspiration comes from the least likely source possible... at the ultimate price. "In essence, any superhero comic where the hero has a secret identity, can be seen as a metaphor for identity issues. However, Alters ramps this metaphor up to eleven." -Andy Hall of comiccrusaders.com From the writer of Wolverine: Origin, Sentry and Hellblazer with artwork by AfterShock's very own Leila Leiz!
ANIMOSITY #11
(W) Marguerite Bennett (A) Rafael de Latorre (CA) Rafael de Latorre
In this turning point issue, Jesse learns one serious lesson--NEVER anger the Swarm. "The premise, the characters, and the action have me hooked." - Patrick Hayes of scifipulse.net From the brilliant mind of creator/writer Marguerite Bennett (INSEXTS, Bombshells and Batwoman) with artwork by the incomparable Rafael De Latorre (SUPERZERO).
ANIMOSITY EVOLUTION #3
(W) Marguerite Bennett (A) Eric Gapstur (CA) Eric Gapstur
New forces emerge to vie for power in the City of the Animals as famine looms from all sides...another pulse-pounding chapter in Marguerite Bennet's epic saga! From the brilliant mind of creator/writer Marguerite Bennett (INSEXTS, Bombshells and Batwoman) with artwork by SHIPWRECK's Eric Gapstur-ANIMOSITY: EVOLUTION is an exciting new series that expands upon this already amazing world!
BABYTEETH TP #1
(W) Donny Cates (A) Garry Brown (CA) Garry Brown
Collecting all five issues of the first story arc from the hit AfterShock series, babyteeth! Sadie Ritter is sixteen years old, nine months pregnant, and scared out of her sweet nerdy mind. Having a baby that young is tough, but with the support of her loving family behind her, everything should be okay. OH YEAH, and also her baby is the antichrist and it's going to break open the barriers between the earthly and demonic planes and unleash eternal suffering to all of humankind. Other than that, though...should be fine. From Donny Cates, writer of Buzzkill, Paybacks, Rednecks and the break-out hit God Country, comes a pulse-pounding new series with art from THE REVISIONIST's Garry Brown!
BACKWAYS #1
CVR A CARLINI
(W) Justin Jordan (A) Eleonora Carlini (CA) Eleonora Carlini
There is a hidden nation. A nation of magic and madness, one that exists in all the forgotten spaces. Your basement, your attic, the haunted house down the street, anyone of those might be a part of the Backways. Anna Merrick lost someone in the Backways, and she'll stop at NOTHING to get them back. Even if it means unleashing something unimaginable. From Justin Jordan (STRAYER, Green Lantern: New Guardians) and Eleonora Carlini (Batgirl, Doctor Who) comes the BRAND NEW series of magic, mystery and mayhem that is sure to appeal to fans of Harry Potter & The Chronicles of Narnia!
BACKWAYS #1
CVR B TEMPLESMITH
(W) Justin Jordan (A) Eleonora Carlini (CA) Ben Templesmith
There is a hidden nation. A nation of magic and madness, one that exists in all the forgotten spaces. Your basement, your attic, the haunted house down the street, anyone of those might be a part of the Backways. Anna Merrick lost someone in the Backways, and she'll stop at NOTHING to get them back. Even if it means unleashing something unimaginable. From Justin Jordan (STRAYER, Green Lantern: New Guardians) and Eleonora Carlini (Batgirl, Doctor Who) comes the BRAND NEW series of magic, mystery and mayhem that is sure to appeal to fans of Harry Potter & The Chronicles of Narnia!
BRILLIANT TRASH #2
CVR A MIKE NORTON
(W) Tim Seeley (A) Priscilla Petraites (CA) Mike Norton
Reluctant reporter Kennedy Avis, finds herself in the clutches of the God Hackers, a group of teenagers attempting to jailbreak their own bodies in the pursuit of superhuman powers. The key to human evolution now flows through Kennedy's veins. What lengths will they go to to get back her head? A sci-fi superhuman epic from Tim Seeley, the writer of Revival and Grayson, and breakout art sensation Priscilla Petraites!
BRILLIANT TRASH #2
CVR B PRISCILLA PETRAITES
(W) Tim Seeley (A) Priscilla Petraites (CA) Priscilla Petraites
Reluctant reporter Kennedy Avis, finds herself in the clutches of the God Hackers, a group of teenagers attempting to jailbreak their own bodies in the pursuit of superhuman powers. The key to human evolution now flows through Kennedy's veins. What lengths will they go to to get back her head? A sci-fi superhuman epic from Tim Seeley, the writer of Revival and Grayson, and breakout art sensation Priscilla Petraites!
DARK ARK #4
(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Juan Doe (CA) Juan Doe
Shrae's Ark is in turmoil. What more would you expect upon a vessel populated by the worst monsters in all of creation. Now, however, the Ark has attracted the attention of powerful forces-vengeful angelic forces serving the will of the Lord. From writer Cullen Bunn (X-Men Blue, Deadpool, Venom) and artist Juan Doe (AMERICAN MONSTER, WORLD READER) comes a sinister tale of biblical proportions that HAD to be told at AfterShock Comics.
FU JITSU #4
(W) Jai Nitz (A) Wesley St. Claire (CA) Wesley St. Claire
Fu Jitsu and Robert Wadlow unleash their ultimate weapons against each other and battle for supremacy with the literal fate of the world hanging in the balance! Hate to spoil it for you, but Fu loses and humanity is kind of screwed. The feel-good story of the year, right? From Jai Nitz, the award-winning writer of El Diablo, Suicide Squad Most Wanted and Dream Thief, comes this action-packed new series with art from Teen Titans Annual artist Wes St. Claire!
JIMMYS BASTARDS #6
(W) Garth Ennis (A) Russell Braun (CA) Andy Clarke
How the mighty are fallen: finally triggered into his safe space by the ghastly revelations of his evil offspring, Jimmy Regent finds himself locked away in a rubber room. But as Jimmy starts his new life bouncing off the walls, Nancy uncovers the truth behind our hero's gruesome fate-and realizes she's going to have to handle the bad guys solo... The Laughing Academy, by Garth Ennis and Russ Braun. "JIMMY'S BASTARDS...is a crazy, offensive, beautiful debut to what is sure to be another Garth Ennis winner!" - Lucas Wagner of thatsnotcurrent.com From the creator and writer of Preacher and The Boys comes the series that HAD to be told at AfterShock Comics.
MONSTRO MECHANICA #1
CVR A CHRIS EVENHUIS
(W) Paul Allor (A) Chris Evenhuis (CA) Chris Evenhuis
A new series starring Leonardo da Vinci, his female apprentice and their wooden robot! At the height of the Renaissance, warring factions vie for control of Leonardo da Vinci's destructive arsenal. The only thing standing in their way is Leonardo's young apprentice and her nine-foot tall mechanical bodyguard. Together, they navigate a world of wicked men and war machines, determined to save Leonardo from the world-and the world from Leonardo. From creators Paul Allor (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and Chris Evenhuis (Wynonna Earp) comes this swashbuckling adventure story about war, identity and the birth of the modern world!
MONSTRO MECHANICA #1
CVR B TBD
(W) Paul Allor (A) Chris Evenhuis (CA) Ariela Kristantina
A new series starring Leonardo da Vinci, his female apprentice and their wooden robot! At the height of the Renaissance, warring factions vie for control of Leonardo da Vinci's destructive arsenal. The only thing standing in their way is Leonardo's young apprentice and her nine-foot tall mechanical bodyguard. Together, they navigate a world of wicked men and war machines, determined to save Leonardo from the world-and the world from Leonardo. From creators Paul Allor (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) and Chris Evenhuis (Wynonna Earp) comes this swashbuckling adventure story about war, identity and the birth of the modern world!
PESTILENCE #1
2ND PTG
(W) Frank Tieri (A) Oleg Okunev (CA) Tim Bradstreet
Second Printing It's the late 14th Century, and a Great Pestilence-the "Black Death"- is sweeping across Europe, killing over 100 million people. BUT, what if history as we know it was a lie? What if, in reality, this was no straightforward plague, but the FIRST non-recorded Zombie Infestation of man? Ex-Crusader Roderick Helms and his fellow "black ops" agents the Church, Fiat Lux, must seek out the cause of this undead outbreak and vanquish it before mankind ceases to exist! Written by the master of violence, gore, and mayhem, Frank Tieri (Marvel vs Capcom, Wolverine, Deadpool), with spectacular art from Disney illustrator, Oleg Okunev, and covers by Eisner Award-nominated artist Tim Bradstreet (The Punisher, Hellblzer)!
UNHOLY GRAIL #5
(W) Cullen Bunn (A) Mirko Colak (CA) Mirko Colak
Arthur's fatal encounter with Modred unfolds and the walls of Camelot topple. But in a world where Arthur was tutored by a demon-in-wizard's clothing, will the legendary events unfold the way you expect? And-if they do-can Arthur find redemption before the killing blow is struck? From writer Cullen Bunn (X-Men Blue, Deadpool, Venom) and artist Mirko Colak (The Punisher) comes a Lovecraftian take on the Arthurian legend that HAD to be told at AfterShock Comics.