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Preview: Killer Instinct Vol. 1 TP

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Killer Instinct Vol. 1 TP

writer: Ian Edginton
artists: Cam Adams, Ediano Silva
cover: Cam Adams
FC | 32 pages | $19.99 | Teen+

The Shadow Lord Gargos has been defeated! But the battle to save humankind from his Astral invasion has taken a terrible toll on the Earth. Our world lies in ruin, and a sinister new power called the Coven has risen from the ashes, vying with the megacorporation Ultratech to rule the shattered nations. The heroes Kim Wu and Jago-their Astral powers weakened by their devastating war against Gargos-must band together with the scattered remnants of the Night Guard to forge a pathway into the Astral Plane. Here, in the birthplace of The Shadow Lord and The Guardians, festers the secret malevolence that threatens to destroy them all…and enslave the world forever.

Preview: Killer Instinct #6

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Killer Instinct #6

writer: Ian Edginton
artist: Ediano Silva
covers: Yildiray Cinar (A), Álvaro Sarraseca (B), Cam Adams (C-Sub), Álvaro Sarraseca (RI-B/W), Yildiray Cinar (RI-B/W)
FC | 32 pages | $3.99 | Teen +

The finale is here! Gargos is back, and while the Shadow Lord may be vulnerable, he is far from defenseless. Kim Wu and her fellow heroes race against time to defeat this monstrous foe. Meanwhile, ARIA and the Tsar have formed an unholy alliance, and are ready to slay whoever survives this Astral showdown.

Preview: Killer Instinct #5

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Killer Instinct #5

writer: Ian Edginton
artist: Ediano Silva
covers: Yildiray Cinar (A), Álvaro Sarraseca (B), Cam Adams (C-Sub)
Álvaro Sarraseca (RI-B/W), Yildiray Cinar (RI-B/W)
FC | 32 pages | $3.99 | Teen+

The Coven launch a missile attack drawing the unwanted attention of ARIA. Meanwhile, Kim Wu, Jago and Tusk must journey to the Astral Plane in hopes of discovering why the Guardians have abandoned them. The answer to this mystery, however, reveals a new horror they are unprepared to face.

Preview: Killer Instinct #4

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Killer Instinct #4

writer: Ian Edginton
artist: Ediano Silva
covers: Yildiray Cinar (A), Jonathan Lau (B), Cam Adams (C – Sub)
Jonathan Lau (RI-B/W), Yildiray Cinar (RI-B/W)
FC | 32 pages | $3.99 | Teen+

Kim Wu, Jago and Tusk join forces to seek out the war-golem Aganos and the location of the legendary Lost Forge. Here is the only place on Earth where they can gain access to the Astral Plane—the dimension where someone or something is draining the powers of the Guardian Spirits. Kim Wu and her companions are unaware, however, that the Coven is tracking their every move, bent on slaying them before they can cross over.

Preview: Killer Instinct #3

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Killer Instinct #3

writer: Ian Edginton
artist: Ediano Silva
covers: Yildiray Cinar (A), Jonathan Lau (B), Cam Adams (C-Sub)
Jonathan Lau (RI-B/W), Yildiray Cinar (RI-B/W)
FC | 32 pages | $3.99 | Teen +

Jago is under attack by the Coven’s wendigo army – but the unexpected arrival of Tusk turns the tide of the battle! The two warriors compare notes – and decided to investigate the loss of their guardian spirits! Meanwhile, the ancient sorcerer Kan-Ra begins his own investigations…

Preview: Killer Instinct #2

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Killer Instinct #2

writer: Ian Edginton
artist: Cam Adams
covers: Yildiray Cinar (A), Jonathan Lau (B), Cam Adams (C-Sub)
Jonathan Lau (RI-B/W), Yildiray Cinar (RI-B/W)
FC | 32 pages | $3.99 | Teen +

With the nations of the Earth still in chaos, The Coven—the secret society of Russian vampires—are eager to fill the power vacuum following the fall of the evil Shadow Lord, Gargos. Their leader, the Vampire Tsar, has a hunger for the mega-corporation Ultratech – but the corporation’s CEO—the artificial intelligence, ARIA—is not in the mood for a hostile takeover.
Meanwhile the warrior Jago has renounced violence—but how long that will last when the Vampire Tsar’s Wendigo assassins catch up with him?

Preview: Killer Instinct #1

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Killer Instinct #1

writer: Ian Edginton
artist: Cam Adams
covers: Yildiray Cinar (A), Udon (B), Jonathan Lau (C), Game Play Variant (D), Cam Adams (E-Sub), Yildiray Cinar (RI-B/W), Jonathan Lau (RI-B/W), Udon (RI-Virgin)
FC • 32 pages • $3.99 • Teen +

The Shadow Lord Gargos has been defeated! But the battle to save humankind from his Astral invasion has taken a terrible toll on the Earth. Our world lies in ruin, and a sinister new power called the Coven has risen from the ashes, vying with the megacorporation Ultratech to rule the shattered nations. The heroes Kim Wu and Jago—their Astral powers weakened by their devastating war against Gargos—must band together with the scattered remnants of the Night Guard to forge a pathway into the Astral Plane. Here, in the birthplace of The Shadow Lord and The Guardians, festers the secret malevolence that threatens to destroy them all…and enslave the world forever.

Ian Edgington and Cam Adams Show Their Killer Instinct

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New York Times best-selling author, and multi Eisner-award nominee Ian Edgington and artist Cam Adams have been tapped as the creative team to bring the world of the hit-game franchise Killer Instinct to the pages of comics for the first time ever! Thanks to the new partnership between Dynamite Entertainment and Double Helix Studios, the new series is slated to launch on September 13th, and will provide fans of the game with epic new adventures set within the its stunning game-play universe!

The Shadow Lord Gargos has been defeated, but the battle to save humankind from his Astral invasion has taken a terrible toll on the Earth. Our world lies in ruin, and a sinister new power called the Coven has risen from the ashes, vying with the megacorporation Ultratech to rule the shattered nations. The heroes Kim Wu and Jago-their Astral powers weakened by their devastating war against Gargos-must band together with the scattered remnants of the Night Guard to forge a pathway into the Astral Plane. Here, in the birthplace of The Shadow Lord and The Guardians, festers the secret malevolence that threatens to destroy them all…and enslave the world forever.

Killer Instinct is based on the popular video game franchise originally released in 1994. The fighting game developed by Double Helix Games is published by Microsoft Studios. The 2013 game serves as a reboot of the franchise after a 17-year long hiatus since its last title, Killer Instinct 2, was released in 1996.

The debut issue of Killer Instinct features a wide selection of cover variants, providing fans and retailers with the freedom of choice! The cover artwork features the talents of Yildiray Cinar, Jonathan Lau, interior artist Cam Adams, and Udon. Limited variant editions in “Black & White” and “Virgin” formats are also available as retailer incentives for comic shops that support the launch issue by achieving stocking thresholds.