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Review: The Silence of Our Friends

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The civil rights era, although it was last century, many of the same issues that were being fought for then, are still being fought for now.   Was recently asked by a friend, if we still need affirmative action because in their minds, institutional racism has gone away. Of course, my friend, has never been stopped by the police because he matched a description or have a whole room pause their discussions when they realize he was the only person of color. There is no way, these are close to what the type of discrimination, people of color faced after the Civil War through the Reagan era.

Even then, discrimination has never really ended, it just became not as obvious and even more insidious, which brings us to today’s climate, where faces of hatred are not hiding anymore. Ava DuVernay’s 13th, which was released a few months ago, highlights this vicious cycle, as the racism, obvious and not obvious, disclosed how this has affected the prison industrial system, and how the justice system is not necessarily formed to work in the name of justice. Cases like those shown in the documentary and recent release of the Central Park Five, shows a system where people of color are in constant danger. In The Silence of Our Friends by Mark Long, Jim Demonakos and Nate Powell, it weaves a tale where justice was this one time, righteous.

It is the summer of 1967 and we meet a white family in Texas, where the trial of Samuel Otis, has gripped the state and has them divided along racial lines. Because of the trial, both KKK and SNCC, have made their presence known. The other family that are our main characters are black, and face a drastically different and uglier life in Texas. Eventually, a peaceful protest turns violent, where a police officer gets killed and five black college students are put on trial for his murder. By book’s end, justice is served but a tragedy has taken a national hero, these two families are stronger than ever, as they are joined by their commonalities and their differences, as they understand at the end of the day, they are human.

Overall, an excellent book, which shows how hate can be overcome by love. The story by Long and Demonakos, is relatable, at time funny, and accurate to history. The art by Powell, is engaging. Altogether, a book that will make you rethink, the word” progress”, as there are some familiar scenes of recent events in this book, as it shows we have truly have not come as far as we think we have.

Story: Mark Long and Jim Demonakos Art: Nate Powell
Story: 10 Art: 10 Overall: 10 Recommendation: Buy

Archaia’s Rubicon comes to Machinima with Rubicon: The Beginning

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From the creative duo of Chris McQuarrie and Mark Long comes Rubicon: a gritty new contemporary military-action-thriller franchise that examines the very real shadow world of NCO operatives and clandestine special forces operating inside US territories.

In this live action prequel to last year’s critically acclaimed graphic novel, ‎Mike, a seasoned Navy Seal turned fixer, and Smash, his loyal ex-CIA partner (whose agency connections allow them to operate in secrecy and with relative impunity) must face their greatest challenge yet: a disturbing alliance between a powerful Mexican Drug Cartel and the Japanese Yakuza. With multiple branches of US intelligence watching their every move and two of the largest crime syndicates in the world working in collusion against them, Mike and Smash will either succeed in their mission to dismantle this dangerous new empire or die trying.

10 Questions with writer Mark Long

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Rubicon GN CoverTake the classic movie The Seven Samurai, mix in some SEALS and set it all in Afghanistan and you have Rubicon, the graphic novel published by Archaia. Rubicon marks the second collaboration between Archaia and Meteor Entertainment, the first being Hawken: Genesis.

Rubicon is the story of a paramilitary SEAL team who defend a remote mountain farming village in Afghanistan from the torment of marauding Taliban. Rubicon blends timely themes of fate, hope, and courage with relentless action into a triumphant tale of honor won with loyalty and death.

This powerfully realized book is written by New York Times best-selling graphic novel author and Meteor Entertainment president Mark Long, from an idea by Oscar-winning writer/director Christopher McQuarrie, and from a story by SEAL Team VI and Red Cell veteran, Dan Capel. It’s illustrated by newcomer Mario Stilla.

With a story that packs a punch, we had a chance to subject Mark Long to “10 Questions” and you can read our review here when you’re done.

Graphic Policy: How did you come to work with Archaia on this project?

Mark Long: We produced Rubicon ourselves so we had the benefit of seeking the best publisher for the book. Archaia was our first choice. They’re producing some of the most beautiful graphic novels published today and we really liked their passion for Rubicon.

GP: Rubicon is an updated storytelling of Akira Kurosawa’s classic film, The Seven Samurai, set during the Afghanistan War. Where did the idea come from? The graphic novel is also a collaboration with writer/director Christopher McQuarrie (The Usual Suspects), and Seal Team VI veteran, Dan Capel. How did that group come together?

ML: Chris, Dan, and I were having dinner in LA and the conversation turned to passion projects. Chris said he wanted to do something with SEALS in Afghanistan. A movie like Zulu. When I got back to Seattle, I emailed Chris and said I couldn’t get his idea out of my head, but suggested Seven Samurai instead. He liked it and I asked if we could write and produce it. Dan and I had been searching for a project to do together. Chris agreed and offered to collaborate.

GP: What type of research went into putting the story together? How detailed and “set in reality” is it?

ML: Well, we had the best technical advisor you could hope for in Dan. He’s both a SEAL Team VI and Red Cell veteran with operational experience that spans what he calls the “hairy frogman” era up to the modern anti-terror present day. But Dan’s real interest was in was emotional authenticity. Dan says the stoic SEAL portrayed in most movies is bullshit. He and his teammates grieved openly for the men they were often closer to than their own family. They also cultivate a droll wit and in Dan’s case, are outright funny. If Seth Rogen was a Navy SEAL, he’d be just like Dan—loud, hilarious, profane, irreverent.

GP: You’re also the CEO of Meteor Entertainment which partnered with Archaia on Hawken Genesis, a video game tie-in. How do you see technology shaping the comics industry?

ML: I think we’re going to see comic reader apps like comiXology feature more titles with motion graphic treatment and sound design. I plan on releasing a creator’s commentary feature when we release our eBook, with anecdotal explanations of where certain scenes came from and notes on underlying themes.

GP: You also wrote the graphic novel, The Silence of Our Friends which took on the civil rights struggle. Is there something about “real world” events you enjoy writing about?

ML: I think it’s in part a response to working exclusively in genre and action themes in game design. But I recall asking Sherman Alexie a similar question. His novels and stories are fiction, but very obviously drawn from personal experiences that are sometimes raw and difficult to read. Sherman said he couldn’t help himself. And I think that’s the secret to the best material. If it makes you uncomfortable to write, but you can’t help yourself, you’re on to something good.

GP: What types of hurdles have you met creating comics, and any lessons learned you can share?

ML: OGN’s (original graphic novels) are really unique media in that they take years to come to fruition. There aren’t many endeavors in your life that take long to complete. It’s one of those, “It’s the journey that’s the reward” experiences. And can be profoundly satisfying as a result.

Preview: Rubicon

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RUBICON

Original Graphic Novel Hardcover
Retail Price: $24.95 U.S.
Page Count: 128 pages
Format: Hardcover, 6.625” x 10.25”, full color
Genre: Military Drama
On-Sale Date: August 7 in comic book shops, August 20 wherever books are sold
Written by Mark Long and Dan Capel
Illustrated by Mario Stilla
Cover by Mario Stilla
M – MATURE (18 and up, may contain nudity, profanity, excessive violence and other content not suitable for minors)

In this story inspired by the classic “Seven Samurai,” five paramilitary Navy SEAL operators defend the residents of a remote mountain farming village in Afghanistan from attacks by marauding Taliban. Led by the war-weary Hector, the operators and villagers form mutual bonds of honor and respect leading up to a climactic battle where the “Lions of Panjshir” are desperately outnumbered. Story by Oscar®-winning screenwriter Christopher McQuarrie (Usual Suspects); founding member of SEAL Team Six, Dan Capel; and New York Times best-selling author Mark Long (The Silence of Our Friends). Written by Long and featuring an introduction by Richard Marcinko, best-selling author (Rogue Warrior) and the first commanding officer of SEAL Team Six. The graphic novel also features a pouch containing cool extras like a map, a Purple Heart replica certificate, and a handwritten letter!

Rubicon GN Cover

Review: The Reason for Dragons, The Dark Crystal Creation Myths Vol. II, Cyborg 009, Rubicon

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The Reason for Dragons

Front Cover-The Reason for DragonsWendell lives a lonely, suburban existence, losing himself in books in order to avoid his motorcycle-driving stepfather, Ted. When the school bullies convince Wendell to venture into the forest around their neighborhood and explore the long-abandoned Renaissance Fair grounds they all believe to be haunted, Wendell is surprised to find a man living in the barn—and even more surprised by the man himself. Believing himself to be a medieval knight named Sir Habaersham tasked with the duty of slaying the dragon he insists is wandering the woods, Wendell’s new acquaintance seems the definition of crackpot. But when Wendell starts hearing rumblings—and listening to Habaersham’s stories—he starts to wonder if perhaps it could all be true. In a heartfelt coming-of-age story, Wendell must defy logic in order to follow his heart…and face the dragon of the forest!

Released the same week of San Diego Comic-Con, The Reason for Dragons is an excellent graphic novel was drowned out by the noise from the convention. What people missed is an excellent coming of age story in a fantasy world.

The first thing to enjoy about this graphic novel is the main character Wendell and what he deals with. Bullies at school, a stepfather he can’t relate to, these are things many people experience every day. That makes Wendell’s reactions and struggles all the easier to relate to.

And the fantasy setting makes those issues fun to deal with in a way. The fantasy like setting is great, allowing us to escape into a world where knights and dragons might exist. Chris Northtrop‘s writing keeps us guessing in that department. It’s not until the last act do we have an idea of what is fantasy and what’s real.

In addition to Northrop’s solid writing is Stokely’s art which is a perfect fit. The style adds to the fantastical feel of it all and his style is a true find.

Overall, The Reasons for Dragons is an excellent graphic novel taking on issues many children face with. It’s a great read for the entire family.

Story: Chris Northrop Art: Jeff Stokely
Story: 8.5 Art: 8.75 Overall: 8.5 Recommendation: Buy

The Dark Crystal Creation Myths Vol. II

Dark Crystal Creation Myths v2 GN CoverThe Great Conjunction is at hand in this dramatic second volume of Archaia and The Jim Henson Company’s prequel graphic novels that tell the origin of the Dark Crystal. Aughra, the beloved guardian of Thra, has gone into hiding, while her son, Raunip, leads a team of emissaries to the Crystal Castle. There they will bear witness as the visiting Urskeks attempt to use the Conjunction to power their voyage home. But pain and mistrust fostered by the group leads to events that will corrupt the world to its very core and transform the Urskeks into two distinct races: the gentle urRu and the terrifying Skeksis. Brian Froud, legendary fantasy artist and conceptual designer of Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal film, returns to oversee this crucial chapter that reveals the tragic events that caused the Bright Crystal to darken and shatter. This book also includes an Afterword written by David Odell, never-before-seen production stills from the film, and a Brian Froud concept sketch gallery!

The Dark Crystal is a movie I remember from my childhood, a movie that scared the crap out of me. But, other than the fact I was a bit terrified of the film and it’s amazing visuals, that’s about it.

This second volume continues the “origin” story continuing to introduce us to this world and the events that lead up to the world of the film. It again made me want to re-watch the film.

If you’re a fan of the film and world, this is an absolute buy like the first volume. It’s a great point to get kids interested in the world and reading and has a nice factor of nostalgia for those of us who remember this from our childhoods.

Story: Joshua Dysart Art: Alex Sheikman and Lizzy John
Story: 7.25 Art: 7.25 Overall: 7.25 Recommendation: Read

Cyborg 009

Cyborg_009_GN_CoverAwakening in a futurist military installation with no memory of who he is or how he got there, a young man known only as Cyborg 009 has been stripped by his captors of not only his freedom but also his humanity. His body augmented by cybernetic technology, Cyborg 009 joins forces with 8 other men and women, Cyborg 001-008, and sets off on a journey to learn the truth of why they were turned into weapons of mass destruction, and to prevent a conflict that could very well be the start of World War III.

I didn’t know a whole lot about the series until recently. After reading this graphic novel, I want to go back and find out what I missed! This graphic novel continues on from the zero issues Archaia teased us with in may.

The story is solid full of excitement, never a dull moment at all. This is going full throttle with an interesting mix of characters and moments that is beyond entertaining. It’s everything I want in a story and more!

Then there’s the art, which is amazing. There’s an updated look to these classic characters, an East meets West manga style that’s just beautiful to look at. The use of panels, the flow, everything is spot on and had me lingering checking out each page.

That art is enhanced with a beautiful presentation. Archaia is known for that but the cover has an acetate dust jacket and layered cover art revealing the inner workings of the cyborg in peel-away layers! That alone will catch folks’ eyes and become a topic of conversation.

I’m hoping this is just the first of a long line of releases. The first volume has me hooked and wanting more…. now!

Story: F.J. Desanto and Bradley Cramp Art: Marcus To
Story: 9 Art: 9 Overall: 9 Recommendation: Buy

Rubicon

Rubicon-GN-CoverFive paramilitary Navy SEAL operators defend the residents of a remote mountain farming village in Afghanistan from attacks by marauding Taliban. Led by the war-weary Hector, the operators and villagers form mutual bonds of honor and respect leading up to a climactic battle where the “Lions of Panjshir” are desperately outnumbered.

Written by Mark Long from an idea by Christopher McQuarrie and story by Dan Capel, Rubicon is basically Seven Samurai set in Afghanistan.

The story is straightforward and not all that complicated. The characters are cookie cutter and what I’d expect from this type of tale. What really drew me in was the interaction between all of those characters. It gives a bit of an insight into the mindset of them all and a glimpse of what mentally goes into being a Navy SEAL.

This tale is about brotherhood and honor and doing what’s right no matter the odds. It doesn’t go into the political hotbed that is the war in Afghanistan and how it’s being fought, instead it’s focus is the men that are fighting it.

There’s also an interesting twist in that it brings us into the tactics that might be deployed in this sort of battle. It’s fascinating to me to see what might be done and how things would be handled. The fact this was put together by military men makes it even more interesting.

The art by Mario Stilla is solid and fits the grizzled feel of the story. It’s a cool look that almost has a bit of an anime vibe about it.

The graphic novel also Includes an envelope of printed artifacts from inside the story world, expanding the narrative experience, again showing off the excellence in packaging Archaia is known for.

Rubicon is a fantastic read for anyone that enjoys a good war story or fans of the classic movie Seven Samurai.

Story: Mark Long Art: Mario Stilla
Story: 8.25 Art: 8.25 Overall: 8.25 Recommendation: Buy

Archaia provided Graphic Policy with FREE copies for review

Archaia and Meteor Announce Rubicon

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After their successful collaboration on the video game turned graphic novel Hawken: Genesis, Archaia and Meteor Entertainment have announced Rubicon, a hardcover, original graphic novel that re-imagines one of the greatest movie epics of all time: The Seven Samurai. Rubicon is the story of a paramilitary SEAL team who defend a remote mountain farming village in Afghanistan from the torment of marauding Taliban. Rubicon blends timely themes of fate, hope, and courage with relentless action into a triumphant tale of honor won with loyalty and death. This powerfully realized book is written by New York Times best-selling graphic novel author and Meteor Entertainment president Mark Long, from an idea by Oscar-winning writer/director Christopher McQuarrie, and from a story by SEAL Team VI and Red Cell veteran, Dan Capel. It’s illustrated by newcomer Mario Stilla. In addition, the book features a Foreword by New York Times best-selling author and the original Commanding Officer of Seal Team VI, Richard Marcinko.

The Rubicon hardcover graphic novel will also come packed with a pouch envelope containing exclusive artifacts and creative collateral from the world of Rubicon, including a reproduction of the tactical map the team uses, commendations and citations, and private correspondence.

A very special, slipcased limited edition is available for purchase only on Archaia’s webstore and Meteor’s Hawken website, where collectors receive an additional $10 in Meteor Credits with purchase.

Limited editions will also be available at the Archaia booth at San Diego Comic-Con and New York Comic Con, while supplies last.

Rubicon will encompass 128 pages and retail for $24.95.

Rubicon GN Cover

Radical Interactive Releases iPhone Game: Shrapnel

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Official Press Release

November 23, 2010: Today Radical Interactive launched its first mobile game for the Apple iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch. Shrapnel is a non-stop action adventure game based on Radical Publishing’s award winning sci-fi comic book series created by Nick Sagan and Mark Long.

Gamers take on the role of Vijaya “Sam” Narayan, a former military hero, who is fighting to save the galaxy from the Solar Alliance. Gamers navigate Sam and the Alliance across multiple planetary terrains, battling enemies, all while unlocking secret missions and compiling money to purchase weapons and upgrades. During game play, players also accrue points to stay atop of the leader board in hopes of winning cash prizes.

Unlike other games, this dual stick shooter is based on an intelligent engine that modifies game difficulty based on the player’s ability – perfect for the novice or expert player.  The 3-D graphics and sound effects make game play realistic and engaging.

“Once you start battling enemies, it is hard to stop playing … the game play is very addicting.” stated Barry Levine, President of Radical Studios. “Our partner, Moyo Studios, has created a fun and challenging game that immerses casual gamers inside Sam’s world”.

Specific Game Play Features Include:

  • 16 mission types + 5 secret missions
  • 9 weapons and upgrades to help Sam defeat her enemies
  • Unlock codes to increase points on the leader board

For a limited time, Shrapnel is available for $.99 at the Apple App Store.

Visit the link here:

About Moyo Studios

Founded in 2007, Moyo Studios are pioneers in the mobile game industry.  Moyo has created several award winning mobile apps and their titles have been featured in Apple’s Top 100 list, including; Project 72.  For more information, visit www.moyostudios.com.

About Radical Interactive

Radical Interactive is a division of Radical Studios, a leading transmedia company that develops high-concept stories intertwined with leading edge artwork created by the industry’s marquee talent.  The company has produced award winning properties, including; Hercules, Legends, Aladdin, Caliber, Hotwire, FVZA, Time Bomb, and The Last Days of American Crime.

For more information, visit www.radicalpublishing.com/shrapnelapp.

Shrapnel Hubris #3

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Official Press Release

SHRAPNEL: HUBRIS #3 (3 of 3)

Creator NICK SAGAN & MARK LONG
Writer NICK SAGAN & CLINNETTE MINNIS
Artist CONCEPT ART HOUSE
Letterer SEAN KONOT
Cover Artist STEPHAN MARTINIERE

Diamond Order Code: MAY101101
Price: $4.99
Page Count: 56
Format: Full Color

The concluding chapter in the sequel to Radical’s critically acclaimed graphic novel, Shrapnel: Aristeia Rising.

Savior to some, terrorist to others, controversial ex-marine “Sam” Narayan returns to the war-ravaged red planet of her birth to raise an army against those who would tyrannize her people.  Yet at the onset of Sam’s campaign, she begins to slip into the darkness of her own soul, putting her army and cause at risk of annihilation by the most formidable foe of all…herself.

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Review – Shrapnel: Hubris #2

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There’s a lot going on in the second issue of Shrapnel: Hubris #2 and I’m torn on what I think.  The issue is published by Radical Publishing, created by Mark Long and Nick Sagan, written by Sagan and Clinnette Minnis with art by Concept Art House and the cover by Stephan Martiniere.  The second issue picks up with the first and takes us through the build up to Captain Narayan’s assault on the Solar Alliance.

Consumed with advancing their War of Unity on multiple fronts, the Solar Alliance may be vulnerable to an audacious, high-risk assault on one of their most valued possessions.  So rests the hopes of oppressed Helots across the System as a plot against the oldest extraplanetary colony moves forward.  Once loyal marines now turned freedom fighters, Captain Narayan, Colonel Rossi and their troops have a golden chance to slow down the enemy war machine…but at what cost?

I almost thinks there’s too much going on in this issue with a lot of cutting and back and forth.  Like another Radical title I reviewed the blacks in the art made it very difficult to figure out exactly what was going on and at times figure out who is who.  Overall, the story is entertaining.  The world is pretty cool with a hint of Total Recall.  When I could make out the art, it’s beautiful and really nice to look at.  There’s just points where there’s a lot of black and other dark colors too, making it hard to make at what’s what.

Like the first issue, I feel like I was missing something.  It was just hard to literally see what was going on at times.  Also like the first issue the story doesn’t focus on the action of the attacks but instead the lead up and chess playing that occurs before.  An interesting take and one I really appreciate.

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It’s a Radical Week for Releases

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Official Press Release

Radical dropped seven (yes seven) new comics on us all coming out this week.  Below is what you can expect and many of them look very cool.  Expect reviews as we make our way through them over the next few days.

TIME BOMB #1 (1 of 3)

Creators and Writers JIMMY PALMIOTTI & JUSTIN GRAY

Artist PAUL GULACY

Colorist RAIN BEREDO

Cover Artist PAUL GULACY & RAIN BEREDO

Mature Readers

Price: $4.99

Page Count: 56

Format: Full Color

From Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray (Jonah Hex), with interior illustrations from multi-award winning industry veteran Paul Gulacy!

When a hidden city is discovered beneath the streets of Berlin, Hitler’s ultimate doomsday weapon – an Omega bomb designed to wipe out the human race – is accidently activated. Now, crews of specialists with state-of-the-art weapons and equipment must travel back in time to stop the bomb from going off. However, they soon discover that, rather than going back in time as intended, they’ve been sent back into the heart of Hitler’s Germany.

DRIVER FOR THE DEAD #1 (1 of 3)

Creator and Writer JOHN HEFFERNAN

Artist LEONARDO MANCO

Cover Artist LEONARDO MANCO

Mature Readers

Price: $4.99

Page Count: 56

Format: Full Color

Radical introduces a new supernatural horror set in the heart of Louisiana, from John Heffernan and illustrator Leonardo Manco (Hellblazer).

Alabaster Graves is a driver for the dead. As a veteran of funeral homes, mortuaries, and coroners’ offices across the Deep South, Graves chauffeurs hundreds of bodies to their final resting places. But now, Alabaster must cover the distance from Shreveport to New Orleans to retrieve the remains of Mose Freeman, renown voodoo priest, with Freeman’s sultry granddaughter riding shotgun. What he doesn’t know is that he’s being pursued by a resurrectionist named Fallow – a necromancer who gets his power from stealing body parts… and for whom the corpse of Mose Freeman would be the ultimate prize.

HOTWIRE: DEEP CUT #1 (1 of 3)

Created by STEVE PUGH and WARREN ELLIS

Writer and Illustrator STEVE PUGH

Letterer STEVE PUGH

Cover Artist STEVE PUGH

Price: $3.50

Page Count: 32

Format: Full Color

Detective Exorcist Alice Hotwire is back! After the events of Hotwire: Requiem for the Dead, the city’s only supernatural investigator is taking some much needed R&R. But when a Blue Light from her colored past appears in front of her door, it sparks a series of events that lead Hotwire and Mobey across the city attempting to stop the results of a secret government project from turning the city into another living nightmare. With backup from Coroner Love and Metro Police, can Hotwire and Mobey save the day one more time? Join groundbreaking creator/writer/illustrator Steve Pugh for a glimpse into Alice Hotwire’s past and peer through a gateway into her future.

AFTER DARK #1 (1 of 3)

Creators ANTOINE FUQUA and WESLEY SNIPES

Writer PETER MILLIGAN

Artist JEFF NENTRUP

Additional Art by SARA BIDDLE

Cover Artist FRANCESCO “MATT” MATTINA

Mature Readers

Price: $4.99

Page Count: 56

Format: Full Color

From celebrated director Antoine Fuqua (Brooklyn’s Finest, Training Day), acclaimed actor Wesley Snipes (Blade) and award-winning writer Peter Milligan (X-Statix, Skreemer) comes the post-apocalyptic saga of After Dark!

Guided by an amoral drifter, a crew of jaded mercenaries must travel into the dark places of the ruined planet, and the even darker places of their own pasts, on a journey to find a woman who might just save the world. But maybe the world is past saving. And maybe the people who still inhabit that world aren’t worth saving. After Dark is a story of hidden demons and the passion for survival, set in a future that could very well be ours.

SHRAPNEL: HUBRIS #2 (2 of 3)

Creator MARK LONG & NICK SAGAN

Writer NICK SAGAN & CLINNETTE MINNIS

Artist CONCEPT ART HOUSE

Cover STEPHAN MARTINIERE

Price: $4.99

Page Count: 56

Format: Full Color

Consumed with advancing their War of Unity on multiple fronts, the Solar Alliance may be vulnerable to an audacious, high-risk assault on one of their most valued possessions.  So rests the hopes of oppressed Helots across the System as a plot against the oldest extraplanetary colony moves forward.  Once loyal marines now turned freedom fighters, Captain Narayan, Colonel Rossi and their troops have a golden chance to slow down the enemy war machine…but at what cost?

RADICAL PREMIERE: THE RISING

Creator and Writer E. MAX FRYE

Artist J.P. TARGETE

Cover Artist J.P. TARGETE

Price: $1.00

Page Count: 32

Format: Full Color

Creator/Writer E. Max Frye (HBO’s Band of Brothers) and artist J.P. Targete (illustrator for Pixar’s John Carter of Mars film adaptation) present a very special $1.00 introduction to launch the upcoming miniseries.

After years of war, economic chaos, and mankind, itself, teetering on the verge of thermonuclear extinction, an alien force invades the planet.  When a deadly virus is released, this militaristic empire massacres the world’s defense forces and most of the human population. The survivors are forced into slavery, helpless as they watch this new enemy plunder the remaining natural resources of Earth. Jarrett Jakes, chosen to fight and die as a gladiator, escapes from Zone R.X. 84 (formerly New York City) to lead a ragged band of guerrilla warriors in hopes of inspiring a downtrodden world to rise up against their alien oppressors.

RADICAL PREMIERE: RYDER ON THE STORM

Writer DAVID HINE

Artist WAYNE NICHOLS

Cover Artist FRANCESCO “MATT” MATTINA

Mature Readers

Price: $1.00

Page Count: 16, No ads.

Format: Full Color

From the team that brought you FVZA, a special $1.00 preview comic for the upcoming 3-issue, bi-monthly, miniseries, brimming with elements of H.P. Lovecraft, mixed into a noir mystery.

Ryder on the Storm follows Ryder, a private eye hired by the beautiful femme fatale Katrina Petruska to investigate the horrifically bizarre suicide of her lover, Michael Hudson. Ryder’s journey to solve the case and finish Hudson’s work leads him to discover a truth more sinister and terrifying than he could ever have imagined – daemons walk among us. Now, he must team up with the last daemon hunter, Charles Monk, to take down the cabal of ancient evil controlling the city while struggling to reconcile the dark side of his own nature.

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