(W) Garth Ennis (A) Goran Sudzuka (CA) Andy Clarke
Garth Ennis' Complete Masterpiece of Terror in One Unrelenting Hardcover! So these two FBI agents walk into a warehouse? Special Agents Shaw and McGregor handle the routine cases nowadays, which is just the way Shaw likes it. She's pushing 40, a borderline burnout, the ghastly memories of her last investigation still clinging like shadows. McGregor is younger, more dedicated, hanging onto some measure of idealism whatever the world might throw at him. When two fellow agents go missing inside a Long Beach warehouse, Shaw and McGregor are sent to investigate. But what they find waiting is far from routine, as the local police have already discovered to their cost. Before the night is out, our heroes will encounter terror beyond their most appalling nightmares - in a place where the night may never end at all. A new kind of horror story for modern America, written by Garth Ennis (Preacher, The Boys, Crossed) and drawn by Goran Sud?uka (Y: The Last Man, Hellblazer) 'The dread builds with every page?' - Patrick Hayes, SciFiPulse
(W) Ron Marz (A) Marco Castiello (CA) Rus Wooton
Spies...like us? In 2008, husband-and-wife Russian intelligence operatives walked into the U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic and made a deal to trade secrets for new lives. But instead of the American Dream, the Neumanns found themselves caught up in red tape, bureaucracy and turf wars between the FBI and the CIA - all while their past tries to kill them. Based on the real-life story of real-life spies, ALMOST AMERICAN is written by comics master Ron Marz in close consultation with the Neumanns, with art by rising star Marco Castiello. This volume collects the entire series, issues #1-5.
(W) Paul Jenkins (A) Leila Leiz (CA) Brian Stelfreeze
As the world struggles to accept the emergence of a new kind of human species known as alterations, or 'Alters,' a young woman must navigate the path to becoming her true self, while struggling with the complications of her civilian life and the responsibilities of her newfound power. This groundbreaking series - years in the making - begins the saga of a young woman who can only really be herself? whenever she is not herself. Collecting issues 1-5 of the critically-acclaimed series, plus the original short story from AfterShock Genesis one-shot. Written by Eisner winner Paul Jenkins and illustrated by Leila Leiz.
(W) Paul Jenkins (A/CA) Leila Leiz
With her nemesis, Matter Man, finally under control, Chalice begins a new chapter of her life as spokeswoman and primary recruiter for the Gateway Army. Sensing that time is running out on the safety of the world's newest Alter, Chalice expands her search. But as she closes in, new complications arise: Chalice finds herself juggling impossible responsibilities to her family, her Alters family, and an impoverished, now-homeless family she barely even knows. As past guilts intensify, she must stand fast against the pressure of her new responsibilities, or be consumed. From Paul Jenkins (Wolverine: Origin, Sentry) and Leila Leiz (NVRLND) comes the groundbreaking series that HAD to be told at AFTERSHOCK. 'The visuals are beautiful and deserve attention, while the story looks to be addressing something avoided in American society. Overall grade: A.' - Patrick Hayes of SciFi Pulse
(W) Brian Azzarello (A/CA) Juan Doe
writer: Brian Azzarello artist: Juan Doe cover: Juan Doe 'Epic?' BigComicPage.com 'Absolutely gorgeous?' TheFandomPost.com The ugliest side of humanity may be humanity's only hope. Collecting the first five issues of Brian Azzarello's (100 Bullets, Dark Knight III) latest masterpiece, with horrifically, beautiful artwork from Juan Doe (Fantastic Four, Joker's Asylum). In a small Midwestern town, a large man with a horribly scarred face gets off a bus, and takes a room. He spooks the locals-nobody knows him-or do they? It's impossible to say be-cause he seemingly has no face. The man's intentions remain unknown, until he takes on a corrupt sheriff and the rural crew of racist arms dealers. The town's impression of the man changes, and he's seen as a hero?until his real intentions bubble to the surface. The man isn't there to end the gang, but to take it over. And he's just getting started.
(W) Marguerite Bennett (A) Eric Gapstur, Juan Doe (CA) Eric Gapstur
One day, the animals woke up. They started thinking. They started talking. They started taking revenge. Now, they've started building. In a city by the sea, a new power is on the rise...and they're making an animal kingdom all their own. From the brilliant mind of creator/writer Marguerite Bennett (INSEXTS, Bombshells and Batwoman) with artwork by Eric Gapstur and Juan Doe, ANIMOSITY: EVOLUTION is an exciting new series that expands upon this already amazing world! ANIMOSITY: EVOLUTION OMNIBUS contains the entire ten issue series, plus the three-issue limited series, ANIMOSITY: THE RISE.
(W) Marguerite Bennett (A/CA) Eric Gapstur
One day, the animals woke up. They started thinking. They started talking. They started taking revenge. Now, they've started building. In a city by the sea, a new power is on the rise...and they're making an animal kingdom all their own. Collecting the first five issue of this captivating ANIMOSITY spin-off series! From the brilliant mind of creator/writer Marguerite Bennett (INSEXTS, Bombshells and Batwoman) with artwork by Eric Gapstur--ANIMOSITY: EVOLUTION is an exciting new series that expands upon this already amazing world! 'AfterShock has earned their reputation for putting out some of the most diverse and entertaining comics in the industry. Animosity is a prime example of this.' - Steve Gus-tafson of 411mania.com
(W) Marguerite Bennett (A/CA) Eric Gapstur
GAPSTURWill Wintermute be able to hold onto control of her beloved city? Tensions reach a breaking point after the murder of the Animata - an elite force comprised of animal/tech hybrids. Conspiracies tighten around Adam and his companions as a bloody interspecies gang war explodes in the City by the Sea. From the brilliant mind of creator/writer Marguerite Bennett (INSEXTS, DC Comics Bombshells, Batwoman) with artwork by SHIPWRECK's Eric Gapstur, ANIMOSITY: EVOLUTION expands upon this already amazing world! Volume 2 contains the entire second arc, issues #6-10.
(W) Marguerite Bennett (A/CA) Rafael de Latorre
Collecting ANIMOSITY #1-8 and WORLD OF ANIMOSITY #1 of the best-selling series! One day, for no reason, the Animals woke up. They started thinking. They started talking. They started taking REVENGE. The world is plunged into chaos as the newly-intelligent Animals fight humanity, and simply fight each other, for their own life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness. In the midst of the turmoil is Jesse, an 11-year-old girl, and her dog, Sandor, who is devoted to her and her protection. One year after the incident, Jesse and Sandor begin a cross-country journey to find Jesse's half-brother, Adam, who is living in San Francisco. Don't miss out on this fantastic hardcover collection of the series everyone has been talking about since its' debut!
(W) Marguerite Bennett (A/CA) Rafael de Latorre
One day, the Animals woke up. They started thinking. They started talking. They started taking revenge. Now, a dog and his girl are trying to escape - out of New York City and all the way to San Francisco - to the only person who might be able to protect and save her. Tensions run high as betrayal stings Jesse in a way she could have never imagined. Can Kyle shed his humanity enough to aid Jesse in her quest? Can Sandor forsake his bestial nature in order to save that which he loves? Follow Jesse and Sandor on their adventures, as they save a renegade colony of bees, struggle with betrayal from a close ally, and try to escape a city with sinister intentions beneath its utopian surface.
(W) Marguerite Bennett (A) Rafael de Latorre, Juan Doe (CA) Rafael de Latorre
One day, for no reason, the Animals woke up. They started thinking. They started talking. They started taking REVENGE. Collecting the first four issues of the best-selling series, plus the special one-shot issue ANIMOSITY: THE RISE. The world is plunged into chaos as the newly-intelligent Animals fight humanity, and simply fight each other, for their own life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness. In the midst of the turmoil is Jesse, an 11-year-old girl, and her dog, Sandor, who is devoted to her and her protection. One year after the incident, Jesse and Sandor begin a cross-country journey to find Jesse's half-brother, Adam, who is living in San Francisco. Don't miss out on this fantastic first collection of the series EVERYONE is talking about!
(W) Marguerite Bennett (A/CA) Rafael de Latorre
As Jesse, an 11-year-old girl, and Sandor, her faithful and protective bloodhound, continue their cross-country journey, their faith in life, death - and each other - is tested at last. 'This is one comic you can't afford to miss.' -Alice W. Castle of multiversitycomics.com Collecting ANIMOSITY #5-8 and the WORLD OF ANIMOSITY one-shot!
(W) Marguerite Bennett (A) Rafael de Latorre (CA) Rafael de Latorre, Marcelo Maiolo
Tensions run high as betrayal stings Jesse in a way she could have never imagined. Can Kyle shed his humanity enough to aid Jesse in her quest? Can Sandor forsake his bestial nature in order to save that which he loves? The answers lie within! Meanwhile, Sandor, Jesse and the survivors hear rumors of a mysterious Walled City where safety may be waiting...but will their journey there be too high a price to pay? Collecting ANIMOSITY #9-13-all five issues from the third story arc of this highly-acclaimed series!
(W) Marguerite Bennett (A/CA) Rafael de Latorre
One day, the Animals woke up. They started thinking. They started talking. They started taking revenge. Jesse and her hound dog, Sandor, have been on the road traveling from New York City to San Francisco to reunite Jesse with her half-brother. They've seen many sights and met many animals and humans, some good, some very bad. Now Jesse has been kidnapped and separated from Sandor. The old hound dog will stop at nothing to return to his cowgirl, but there are some things Sandor can't shield Jesse from, and once innocence is lost, it's lost forever. From creator/writer Marguerite Bennett (INSEXTS, DC Comics Bombshells, Batwoman) with artwork from Rafael De Latorre (SUPERZERO), comes the fourth volume in the acclaimed ANIMOSITY series, containing issues #14-18.
(W) Marguerite Bennett (A) Elton Thomasi (CA) Rafael De Latorre
One day, the Animals woke up. They started thinking. They started talking. They started taking revenge. The Animals rest and consider their path. Where have they come from? Where can they go? When they were taken from the wild, how did their fates change humanity forever. What will they become? From the writer of INSEXTS, A-Force, and Bombshells and the artist of SUPERZERO, comes the fifth col-lected volume chronicling a new kind of road trip, a new kind of black comedy, and a new kind of com-ing-of-age. Contains issues 19-22, plus the 2019 Free Comic Book Day issue! From creator/writer Marguerite Bennett (INSEXTS, DC Comics Bombshells, Batwoman) with artwork by Elton Thomasi & Rafael De Latorre.
(W) Marguerite Bennett (A) Elton Thomasi (CA) Rafael De Latorre
One day, the animals woke up. They started thinking. They started talking. They started taking revenge. Sandor, Jessie and their companions stray into the oil fields where the bloody kings of Texas reign. From creator/writer Marguerite Bennett (INSEXTS, DC Comics Bombshells, Batwoman) with artwork by Elton Thomasi. Volume 6 contains issues #25-28.
(W) Stephanie Phillips (A) Francesca Fantini, Meghan Hetrick (CA) Phil Hester, Mark Englert
What happens when a time-traveling assassin and a spy from 1944 try to kill each other? For a price, a top-secret assassination organization will travel through time and interfere with watershed moments. Trained as the agency's top assassin, Maya is sent to kill Virginia Hall, the deadliest spy of WWII. Charged with carrying important plans about the invasion of Normandy to the allied troops, Virginia's death would have a cataclysmic effect on WWII as we know it. Written by Stephanie Phillips (Butcher of Paris, DESCENDENT), with art by Meghan Hetrick and Francesca Fantini, colors by Lauren Affe, and letters by Troy Peteri, ARTEMIS & THE ASSASSIN is a pulpy adventure story about the high cost of changing history. This volume contains the entire series, issues #1-5. '?a gripping time-travel, sci-fi thriller?with its own creepiness and sense of urgency.' - Lucas Fashina, Comic Crusaders
(W) James Patrick (A/CA) Rubine
Douglas Spitzer wants to be one of the 'astronauts' selected for the crucial Mission Politzer. And just like astronauts like Buzz Aldrin and Sally Ride, Douglas is brave, adaptable, and self-sacrificing. He's one of the program's best candidates. But if he qualifies, Douglas won't be traveling through space; he'll be launched into alternate realities on a desperate mission to save Earth from a horrific crisis that has our world on the brink of extinction. Unfortunately, it's a mission where everything will go wrong, where Douglas's training and very humanity will be put to the test, and where a deep-seeded secret could sabotage everything. Writer James Patrick (KAIJU SCORE, CAMPISI: THE DRAGON INCIDENT) and artist Rubine (SEARCH FOR HU) lead us on a perilous undertaking to save the planet from total destruction! This 128-page volume contains the entire series, issues #1-5.
(W) Donny Cates (A/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!
(W) Donny Cates (A/CA) Garry Brown
Collecting the complete second storyarc from the hit AfterShock series, babyteeth! Crazy Warlock dudes, super secret cabals, inter-dimensional portals, new assassins, and the horrors of airline travel with a (demonic hellspawn sent to destroy the universe) baby! Plus-Marty, your new favorite demon-racoon-thing friend! An all-new story arc of the critically-acclaimed series BABYTEETH is here! From Donny Cates, writer of Thanos, Dr. Strange, Buzzkill, Paybacks, Rednecks and the break-out hit God Country, comes a pulse-pounding new series with art from THE REVISIONIST's Garry Brown! 'This book is going to be the most sought after title of 2017' -Rick Shea of Famous Faces & Funnies comic shop
(W) Donny Cates (A/CA) Garry Brown
The end is coming. The forces are aligned. The inevitable is nigh. The apocalypse?is here. Sadie and the Ritter clan go up against the Devil himself for Clark's soul and the fate of the entire world. From Donny Cates, the writer of Venom, Paybacks, Redneck and the breakout hit God Country, comes this pulse-pounding series with art from THE REVISIONIST's Garry Brown! This 128-page volume contains the final five issues of the series, issues #16-20.
(W) Donny Cates (A/CA) Garry Brown
This Volume is on sale in June 2022 The story of the Antichrist and the people who love him continues as we enter into the most terrifying chapter of our journey so far: THE TERRIBLE TWOS! Plus, who is our mysterious new storyteller!? And what secrets about the fate of Clark do they hold?! Find out here, as a bold new direction in BABYTEETH begins! BABYTEETH: YEAR TWO collects issues 11-20. From Donny Cates (Thanos, Dr. Strange, Venom and God Country) comes a pulse-pounding se-ries with art from Garry Brown (THE REVISIONIST)
(W) Justin Jordan (A/CA) Eleonora Carlini
There is a hidden nation, a nation of magic and madness, a nation that exists in all the forgotten places. In your basement, your attic, in the haunted house down the street-any one of these 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! As Anna is led deeper and deeper into the Backways by her guide Coyote Bones, her journey becomes more perilous as they're stalked by ever more dangerous enemies. Will Anna save those most precious to her-and at what cost? Collecting the magical first arc of Backways-issues #1-5-written and created by Justin Jordan (STRAYER, Green Lantern: New Guardians) and with art by Eleonora Carlini (Batgirl, Doctor Who) this story will be appeal to fans of Harry Potter and The Chronicles of Narnia!
(W/A/CA) Juan Doe
It's the celebrity wedding of the century, set in an undisclosed, remote location, with no access to wifi, cell phone reception or the outside world. But the dream wedding becomes a nightmare when, one by one, the guests are brutally slaughtered by a mysterious killer who brands his vic-tims with a hashtag. BAD RECEPTION is a searing horror story that doubles as a topical, satirical critique on society's obsession with technology, social media and the cult of celebrity. Written and drawn by After-Shock's very own Juan Doe (DARK ARK, AMERICAN MONSTER, WORLD READER)! This collection contains the entire series, issues #1-5. '?fantastic character designs, a really good setting, some gorgeous colorwork, and a real sense of self and personality?It's a very easy recommendation in collected form as once the mystery and the murders start going on, you're going to want a lot more of it very quickly.' - The Fan-dom Post
(W) Tim Seeley (A/CA) Freddie Williams II
Welcome to the high fantasy world of Tangea! A land where wizards and warriors battle dragons in dark dank dungeons! Where thieves pillage ancient ruins and priests an-swer the audible words of their great gods! Welcome to Chicago, Illinois! Where the magical items from Tangea are being traded on the black market and are messing everything up. Now, a group of Tangea adventurers must go undercover in our modern world to stop artifacts and monsters from falling into the wrong hands. But how will they fare in a world without wizards and warriors? A world without heroes? This 128-page volume contains the entire series, issues #1-4. From Tim Seeley (DARK RED, BRILLIANT TRASH) and Freddie E. Williams II (HeMan/Thundercats, Batman/Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles) comes BEQUEST, a real-world fantasy tale.
(W) Sean Lewis (A/CA) Steve Uy
coverKieron and Tamara are both seniors at the same high school. They've never paid much attention to each other, even though they're the only kids at school who are orphans. On the eve of their eighteenth birthdays, they discover a lifelong secret: in a dimension far away, they are each the leader of an army that is at war with the other. What's more, they're to be either Betrothed or Fight to the Death! From writer Sean Lewis (The Few) and artist Steve Uy (Uncanny X-Men, Avengers Initiative, Grumpy Cat) comes a Romeo and Juliet story for the next generation. Collecting the entire series, issues #1-5.
(W) Ed Brisson (A/CA) Damian Couceiro
Life sucks for Vanessa. Her mother just died and her boyfriend is cheating on her (with her own sister!). To clear her mind, Vanessa is taking the California road-trip that she's been dreaming about for years. Her postcard-perfect drive through old growth forests quickly turns when the Breach hits. A bizarre anomaly in the sky plunges California into a nightmare-world populated with strange, extra-dimensional creatures. Now Vanessa, along with Dougie, an orphaned child, and Kai, a strange, fuzzball of a beast, must fight to survive if they ever hope to make it back home. If there's even a home to return to. This volume contains issues #1-5.
(W) Paul Jenkins (A/CA) Wesley St. Claire
A young boy obsessed with crop circles and cryptography finds his boring life turned upside-down when he discovers that all of his conspiracy theories are true, sending him on the ultimate treasure hunt for an ancient secret spanning thousands of years. What is the connection between a lost mountaineer, an indecipherable manuscript, and the lost library of Alexandria? How is this connected to a one-eyed, flatulent Welsh Corgi and endless plates of corned beef sandwiches? Find out in… BEYONDERS! From Paul Jenkins (ALTERS, Wolverine: Origin, Sentry) and Wesley St. Claire (FU JITSU, Teen Titans) comes the mystery series that can be summed up in one word of its own - AfterShock!
(W) Joe Pruett (A) Szymon Kudranski (CA) Francesco Francavilla
When the lull of night falls over a sleeping midwestern town, an ancient unimaginable horror creeps violently and purposely through the night. That's when the children come out to play. Children with eyes of solid back, devoid of emotion and remorse, and only asking for one thing? to come inside. But there are some who will not go quietly in the night. Some who will fight back to save not only their own souls, but their own children's. This is their story. Collecting the first five issues of the sleeper hit series from Eisner Award winner Joe Pruett and artist Szymon Kudranski.
(W) Joe Pruett (A) Szymon Kudranski (CA) Francesco Francavilla
The urban legend come to life. The Black-Eyed Children have announced their presence with horrific authority, leavings lives shattered and multiple bodies in their wake. Jim Loudin and his family, along with a local police officer and a mysterious stranger, seemingly with past ties to these devil children, fight not only for their own lives, but for potentially mankind's very existence. Collecting issues 6-10 of the critically-acclaimed series, and the original short story from AFTERSHOCK GENESIS one-shot. Written by Eisner winner Joe Pruett and illustrated by Szymon Kudranski.
(W) Joe Pruett (A) Szymon Kudranski (CA) Francesco Francavilla
As the creepy, devilish children began to take over this sleepy little town, a small group of survivors find themselves brought together by mysteries from their past that link them all surprisingly together. Who lives? Who dies? Whose betrayal changes everything? Collecting issues 11-15 of the critically-acclaimed series. Written by Eisner winner Joe Pruett and illustrated by Szymon Kudranski.
(W) Tim Seeley, Steve Seeley (A) Priscilla Petraites (CA) Mike Norton
In the near future, a super-powered teenage girl wipes the heavily disputed Old City of Jerusalem off the map. Now, in the politically charged world of the 'Lady Last Word Incident', a click-bait headline writing 'journalist' holds the key to a med-tech conspiracy that could allow people buy superpowers for the cost of days off their lifespan. From Tim Seeley (Revival, Grayson) and breakout art sensation Priscilla Petraites, comes the series that HAD to be told at AfterShock Comics!
(W) Cullen Bunn (A/CA) Mirko Colak
The legend of Vlad the Impaler is the stuff of nightmares. The inspiration for the most iconic of monsters-Dracula-Vlad tortured and murdered thousands of victims. But what turned him into such a depraved killer? The truth lies in his teenage years, when Vlad and his brother Radu were held hostage by the Ottoman Empire. During this time, the brothers learned many things-archery, riding, the art of combat, matters of court...and how to stalk and slay vampires. From writer Cullen Bunn (DARK ARK, UNHOLY GRAIL, X-Men Blue, Deadpool, Venom) and artist Mirko Colak (UNHOLY GRAIL, The Punisher) comes a tale of brothers and blood that HAD to be told at AfterShock Comics.
(W) Steve Orlando (A/CA) Andy MacDonald
Doctor Christopher Boldt has everything he ever wanted: A successful career as a surgeon, a supportive and loving boyfriend, and an overload of hype on his rumored run for Boston City Council. But there's one problem - it's all held up by a lie. For years, Chris has been hiding in plain sight, desperate not to be connected to his father, Orin Paige, one of Boston's most notorious gangsters. Until now, Chris has been able to live with the secret. And Chris's father has been just as happy to deny any connection to his queer son, who he sees as a liability in the mob world. Now, Chris's political aspirations have put father and son on a collision course. A collision course bathed in blood. From Eisner and GLAAD Award-Nominated writer Steve Orlando (Extreme Carnage, Midnighter, Darkhold, KILL A MAN) and artist Andy MacDonald (Rogue Planet, Loki, MY DATE WITH MONSTERS, I BREATHED A BODY), comes a story of family secrets and violent retribution. This collection contains the entire series, issues #1-5.
(W) Paul Tobin (A/CA) Andrea Mutti
Her footfalls don't exist. She leaves no marks. Her eyes are a white abyss. Her name is Bunny Mask, and she's free from her cave and moving through the city, searching for sickness and enacting her own unfathomable sense of justice. Can Tyler Severin control her? Does he want to? The answers are still hidden, but what's clear is that Bunny Mask is back to grab you by your eyeteeth, and never let go. Writer Paul Tobin (MY DATE WITH MONSTERS, Colder) and artist Andrea Mutti (MANIAC OF NEW YORK, Hellblazer) have unleashed an eons old legend upon an unsuspecting world - one that'll make your most horrific nightmare feel like a walk in the park! Volume two contains the entirety of The Hollow Inside, issues #1-4, as well as the 2021 Free Comic Book Day issue, BUNNY MASK TALES.
(W) Paul Tobin (A/CA) Andrea Mutti
A new horror series from the creator of the Eisner-nominated Colder! Sealed in a cave before the dawn of man, released by a crazed madman, Bun-ny Mask walks our world once more. But for what dark purpose does she use her un-natural powers? And what's her connection to Bee Foster, a young girl murdered by her father fourteen years ago? In order to save his life - and his sanity - one man will have to discover the truth of what waits behind the mask. Writer Paul Tobin (Colder) and artist Andrea Mutti (MANIAC OF NEW YORK, Hellblazer) unleash an eons old legend upon an unsuspecting world - one that'll make your most horrific nightmare feel like a walk in the park! This 128-page volume contains the entire series, issues #1-4.
(W) Paul Tobin (A/CA) Alberto Alburquerque
A verifiable math genius, Jack Beans used to run the numbers for the Pinafore crime family, until one day he ran them too well and concluded that the only way out of this life was in a casket or Witness Protection. So, he turned state's evidence and ran. Now, the Pinafores are out to end their favorite accountant. Little do they know that Jack's skills with math and his perfect memory have made him a better killer than they ever could have realized. What follows is a journey full of murder, mayhem and mathematics. Writer Paul Tobin (BUNNY MASK, MY DATE WITH MONSTERS) and artist Alberto Alburquerque (The Amazing Spider-Man, Savage Sword) unleash a master of math on a mission to eliminate a criminal empire for good. This 120-page volume contains the entire series, issues #1-4.
(W) James Patrick (A) Marco Locati (CA) Fran Galan
Sonny Campisi is a small-time fixer for the mob-controlled neighborhood of Green Village. If you don't pay your gambling debt, he'll come and collect. If you get a little rough with one of "the girls," he gets a little rough with you. But when a dragon flies into town and Sonny is the one who's tasked with getting rid of it, it's a problem unlike any he's ever faced, and a chain of events begins that will affect everyone who lives in that neighborhood. Especially Sonny.
From James Patrick, the writer of KAIJU SCORE, and breakout artist Marco Locati, CAMPISI is a genre-mashing comedy-thriller that plays like one part Get Shorty, one-part Dragonslayer, and all parts absurdly wonderful!
This volume collects the entire friggin' series, issues #1-4. (STL208285) (C: 0-1-1)
(W) Mark Waid, Tom Peyer (A) Wilfredo Torres, Brent Peeples (CA) Wilfredo Torres
Collecting the first five issues! A middle-aged man has suddenly transformed into a teenage super hero. If it happened to you, would you ever change back? Chris Vargas is a middle-aged man with a hacking cough, an obsolete job, and a bombastic secret: whenever he likes, he can transform into the teenage superhero Captain Kid! In this, his first recorded adventure, he encounters Helea, a mystery woman who knows more about him than he does, and Halliday, a mad businessman with a catastrophic weapon! From Mark Waid (SPIDER-MAN, DAREDEVIL & DC COMICS' KINGDOM COME), Tom Peyer (THE ATOM), Wilfredo Torres (JUPITER'S CIRCLE), and Brent Peeples (TMNT) comes the BRAND NEW series that HAD to be told at AFTERSHOCK.
(W) Brian Buccellato (A/CA) Hayden Sherman
Mitchell Moss is about as regular as it gets. He's married with two children and co-owns a successful chain of Memphis Hot Chicken restaurants. It's not the life that screams hero/vigilante...until he discovers that his business partner is in bed with the mob and owes them $2 million. Unfortunately, Mitch is ill-equipped to be a badass - he's just a guy who makes really good chicken. Can he protect his family from cold-blooded gangsters? Absolutely not. But maybe the CHICKEN DEVIL can? Writer Brian Buccellato (Detective Comics, The Flash, Witchblade) and artist Hayden Sherman (COLD WAR, MARY SHELLEY MONSTER HUNTER) serve up a darkly comedic crime drama that's juicy, tender and finger-lickin' hilarious. This 120-page volume collects the entire series, issues #1-4.