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Preview: The Author Immortal Vol. 1: Death of the Author

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The Author Immortal Vol. 1: Death of the Author

(w) Frank J. Barbiere (a) Morgan Beem

A queer, literary fantasy about the stories that shape us—and what happens when we outgrow them.

Hector Ramirez dreamed of changing the world with words. Years later, he’s given one last chance: to help reboot the fantasy series that shaped his childhood. But when he discovers the author has vanished into his own creation, Hector is pulled into a realm built from fiction and ruled by a story that refuses to end.

He’s not alone. Along for the journey is Al, his nonbinary teen child searching for their place in both the real world and the story that now threatens to consume them. Alethea, once the series’ bright young mage heroine, also fights alongside them as a battle-worn warrior, questioning whether she still belongs to the story she was created to serve. Together, they must uncover the forces tearing this world apart and what it means to live inside a story that no longer wants you.

As fiction and reality collide, Hector, Al, and Alethea face a painful truth: to move forward, they’ll have to confront the very story that made them.

From writer FRANK J. BARBIERE (FIVE GHOSTS) and artist MORGAN BEEM (Swamp Thing: Twin Branches), THE AUTHOR IMMORTAL is a lush, character-driven fantasy for fans of Nimona , Lore Olympus, and MONSTRESS—a mythic, deeply human story about creation, queerness, and finding yourself in the ruins of someone else’s myth.

Collects THE AUTHOR IMMORTAL #1-5.

The Author Immortal Vol. 1: Death of the Author

Preview: The Author Immortal #1

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The Author Immortal #1

(W) Frank J. Barbiere (A) Morgan Beem

The Author Immortal follows Hector Ramirez, a failed writer who gets the opportunity of a lifetime: to help reboot the fantasy book series that defined his childhood. But when he discovers the original author has mysteriously vanished into his fictional world, Hector is pulled into a realm where stories are alive, and some are willing to kill to stay in control.

The Author Immortal takes readers on a fantastical new adventure where the perils of every cliffhanger quite literally leap from the page and the magic and mayhem of storytelling comes alive. A series about the stories that shape us—and the power they still hold—this new comic is perfect for fans of Locke & Key, Fables, and Lev Grossman’s The Magicians.

The Author Immortal #1

The Author Immortal is about the stories that shape us—and the power they still hold

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The publishing industry is abuzz about the highly-anticipated, upcoming Author Immortal series launch from critically acclaimed writer Frank J. Barbiere and rising-star watercolor artist Morgan Beem. This all-new, ongoing portal fantasy will launch in October from Image Comics.

The series will premiere with an extra-length, 40-page debut issue and feature variant covers by Yuko Shimizu and Jorge Corona.

The Author Immortal follows Hector Ramirez, a failed writer who gets the opportunity of a lifetime: to help reboot the fantasy book series that defined his childhood. But when he discovers the original author has mysteriously vanished into his fictional world, Hector is pulled into a realm where stories are alive, and some are willing to kill to stay in control.

The Author Immortal takes readers on a fantastical new adventure where the perils of every cliffhanger quite literally leap from the page and the magic and mayhem of storytelling comes alive. A series about the stories that shape us—and the power they still hold—this new comic is perfect for fans of Locke & Key, Fables, and Lev Grossman’s The Magicians.

The Author Immortal #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, October 1:

  • Cover A by Morgan Beem – Lunar Code 0825IM0274
  • Cover B by Yuko Shimizu – Lunar Code 0825IM0275
  • Cover C 1:25 copy incentive by Jorge Corona – Lunar Code 0825IM0276
  • Cover D 1:50 copy incentive by Shimizu (foil) – Lunar Code 0825IM0277
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Frank J. Barbiere and Morgan Beem invite readers into the storyworld of The Author Immortal

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Frank Barbiere, Morgan Beem, Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou, and Sasha Head are teaming up for The Author Immortal, launching in October from Image Comics. The series will premiere with an extra-length, 40-page debut issue and feature variant covers by Yuko Shimizu and Jorge Corona. The Author Immortal is Barbiere’s return to monthly comics is intended to be an an ongoing series that’ll run for a considerable period. It explores the power of stories, the decline of modern authors, and what it means to take control of your own story and identity.

The Author Immortal follows Hector Ramirez, a failed writer who gets the opportunity of a lifetime: to help reboot the fantasy book series that defined his childhood. But when he discovers the original author has mysteriously vanished into his fictional world, Hector is pulled into a realm where stories are alive, and some are willing to kill to stay in control.

In the announcement, Barbierie said:

The Author Immortal is my return to monthly comics, and I’m thrilled to be collaborating with Morgan Beem. Morgan’s art has been a constant inspiration, and she’s brought these characters and world to life in ways I never could have imagined. Together, we’re telling a story about identity, legacy, and what happens when we lose trust in the stories that define us. In recent years, many of us have felt that trust breaking down: authors falling from grace, stories treated as disposable content, and the threat of AI hollowing out what makes storytelling human. The Author Immortal is our attempt to explore what happens when we try to reclaim control and what it costs to believe in stories again. I hope this book inspires and intrigues our readers, and that you’ll join us on our journey.

Beem added:

Growing up with movies like Labyrinth and Return to Oz, I have always been fascinated by the fantastic journey to another world type of stories. Frank manages to breathe new life to the genre by bringing in characters that feel SO real in their struggles and their flaws. On my end, I get to experiment and put my own spin on the visual elements that we have come to expect from these narratives. Hopefully we get to surprise you and pull you in like those old stories did for me!

The Author Immortal #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, October 1:

  • Cover A by Morgan Beem – Lunar Code 0825IM0274
  • Cover B by Yuko Shimizu – Lunar Code 0825IM0275
  • Cover C 1:25 by Jorge Corona – Lunar Code 0825IM0276
  • Cover D 1:50 by Shimizu (foil) – Lunar Code 0825IM0277
The Author Immortal #1