(W) Chris Miskiewicz (A/CA) Palle Schmidt Author: Chris Miskiewicz Artist: Palle Schmidt Cover Artist: Palle Schmidt What's to Love: Bringing readers great books from new talent has always been close to our hearts, and Chris Miskiewicz and Palle Schmidt have created a warlock for these modern times. Fans of John Constantine and Dr. Strange will love this new take on the magicwielding hero who battles demons on the streets...and in his own mind. What It Is: What would you do if you had the magical ability and responsibility to protect the island of Manhattan from supernatural forces of evil? Well, if you're Thomas Alsop, you get a reality television show and make some money off of it, that's what! Alsop is the current 'Hand of the Island,' a title handed down from generation to generation. He guards Manhattan from evil, using his family's prowess for magic. Thomas has money and fame, but also the burden of a being this generation's occult warrior. Can he survive the battles both within and without? Collects issue #14.

(W) Chris Miskiewicz (A/CA) Palle Schmidt Writer: Chris Miskiewicz Artist: Palle Schmidt Cover Artist: Palle Schmidt Synopsis: Thomas Alsop is the current 'Hand of the Island,' a title handed down from generation to generation. He guards Manhattan from evil, using his family's prowess for magic. Thomas has a knack for rubbing people the wrong way, but has he gone too far this time? In order to save the souls of the 3,000, Thomas must go to extremes and sacrifice everything he's built, including his own fame. Collects the final issues #5-8 of the limited series.