(W) Frank Barbiere, Arris Quinones (A) Ruairi Coleman (CA) Dylan Todd
In a world where superheroes are common place, Noah Sans, a young reporter trying to live up to the legacy of his father, investigates a mystery involving missing superheroes that quickly turns into a thrilling conspiracy. A modern superhero story that celebrates the genre and redefines heroes for a new generation. Award-winning writer Frank J. Barbiere, makes his return to creator-owned comics with Astonishing Times. Collects issues #1-#5.
(W) Frank J. Barbiere, Ricky Mammone (A/CA) Victor Santos
In a fantastic vision of the future, magic has been replaced with technology. Two factions are in conflict within a sprawling metropolis: The Druids hold on to the past, while huge corporations exploit new technologies that threaten to eradicate magic forever. Mara, the daughter of a druid leader, becomes caught up in a dangerous mission to recover the elixir-a mysterious artifact that could restore magic and defeat the corporations once and for all. The only problem is it's in the hands of her old mentor, a dangerous warrior who has mastered magic and the blade, and is driven by a personal vendetta to destroy the elixir at all costs. Pulled between her family and a choice that could shape the future forever, how far will Mara go to recover the elixir for herself . . . and what will she do with it?
(W) Frank J. Barbiere (A/CA) Victor Santos
Daisy Jane and Rock Bradley's story of blood, bullets, and revenge comes to a thrilling conclusion. Collects VIOLENT LOVE #6-10