Pre-Order Suggestions for Aftershock Comics -- April 2018

      

EDITOR’S NOTE:  The anthology is kind of pricey, but it is a durable hardcover edition. One look at the list of contributors, and I decided to order this . . . . . . Top talent. Sophisticated stories. One collection.

JAN181139 SHOCK / Hardcover Antholog $34.99 / 160 pages / Color writer: Various artist: Various AfterShock Comics continues to push boundaries by presenting its very first anthology collection featuring a slew of today’s top writers and artists. Presented in the European Album format (same as the ANIMOSITY: THE RISE hardcover), this handsome hardcover features the creative talents of Brian Azzarello, Marguerite Bennett, Cullen Bunn, Mike Carey, Andy Clarke, Sarah Delane, Aaron Douglas, Joe Eisma, Toni Fejzula, Francesco Francavilla, Neil Gaiman, Michael Gaydos, Marc Guggenheim, Phil Hester, Paul Jenkins, Szymon Kudranski, Laci, Leila Leiz, Travis Moore, Joe Pruett, Cliff Richards, Andrew Robinson, Hoyt Silva, Will Sliney, Jim Starlin, Richard Starkings, Brian Stelfreeze, Dalibor Taajic, Frank Tieri, Charles Vess, Bill Willingham, Michael Zulli and more! Cover art by John Cassaday! From the multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-nominated editor of the classic Negative Burn anthology series. EDITOR’S NOTE:  Always good to jump on at the beginning with a #1 issue — BROTHERS DRACUL.  Cullen Bunn excels at horror stories. When he’s writing horror, he’s at his best. . . . . . . . I’m not familiar with the creative team on HER INFERNAL DESCENT, but I’m sold on the story idea after reading the description. Sounds intriguing . . . .  FEB181021 FEB181022   FEB181023 FEB181024   BROTHERS DRACUL #1 $3.99 / 32 pages / Color writer: Cullen Bunn artist: Mirko Colak color: Maria Santaolalla letterer: Simon Bowland cover A: Mirko Colak w/ Maria Santaolalla cover B: Szymon Kudranksi NEW SERIES!  The legend of Vlad the Impaler is the stuff of nightmares. The inspiration for the most iconic of monsters—Dracula—Vlad tortured and murdered thousands of victims. But what turned him into such a depraved killer? The truth lies in his teenage years, when Vlad and his brother Radu were held hostage by the Ottoman Empire. During this time, the brothers learned many things—archery, riding, the art of combat, matters of court...and how to stalk and slay vampires.  From writer Cullen Bunn (DARK ARK, UNHOLY GRAIL, X-Men Blue, Deadpool, Venom) and artist Mirko Colak (UNHOLY GRAIL,The Punisher) comes a tale of brothers and blood that HAD to be told at AfterShock Comics.        Her Infernal Descent #1  $3.99 / 32 pages / Color Writers: Lonnie Nadler & Zac Thompson Artist: Kyle Charles Colorist: Jordan Boyd Letterer: Ryan Ferrier  Cover A: Kyle Charles w/ Jordan Boyd Cover B: Robert Hack NEW SERIES!  A tale of loss told in five parts. Any good mom would march through the inferno of HELL to get her family back.  Unable to cope with the burden of grief, a middle-aged mom descends the nine circles of hell to retrieve her forsaken family. Guided by the ghosts of William Blake and Agatha Christie, this no-nonsense mother journeys deep into a bizarre underworld filled with celebrity sinners, surreal landscapes, and absurd tasks. Her Infernal Descent is a retelling of Dante’s Inferno that updates the themes for a modern audience.  From the writers of the break-out hit The Dregs, and the artist of Roche Limit, this is HELL like you’ve never seen before.             EDITOR’S NOTE: And, finally, three reprint volumes worthy of your attention. If you missed the single issues of these titles, here’s your chance . . . . The animals thought, spoke...and took revenge. FEB181034 ANIMOSITY YEAR ONE HC  $39.99 / 240 pages / Color writer: Marguerite Bennett artist: Rafael De Latorre color: Rob Schwager letters: Marshall Dillon cover: Rafael De Latorre w/ Marcelo Maiolo  Collecting ANIMOSITY #1-8 and WORLD OF ANIMOSITY #1 of the best-selling series!  One day, for no reason, the Animals woke up. They started thinking. They started talking. They started taking REVENGE.  The world is plunged into chaos as the newly-intelligent Animals fight humanity, and simply fight each other, for their own life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness. In the midst of the turmoil is Jesse, an 11-year-old girl, and her dog, Sandor, who is devoted to her and her protection. One year after the incident, Jesse and Sandor begin a cross-country journey to find Jesse’s half-brother, Adam, who is living in San Francisco.  Don’t miss out on this fantastic collection of the series everyone has been talking about since its’ debut!   The animals thought, spoke...and took revenge. FEB181036 ANIMOSITY: THE RISE HARDCOVER $19.99 / 64 pages / Color writer: Marguerite Bennett artist: Juan Doe letterer: Marshall Dillon cover: Juan Doe "The Animals thought, spoke, and took revenge. The dust has settled and the blood dried, but a new force is rising in the West, ready to help Animal-kind seize power in the dark new world to come…” A city by the sea rises, ruled by animals who become more human and humans who become more animal. All the while, Adam, an imprisoned veterinarian, works on the technology that would give his captors the strength to change the world...  This hardcover edition, printed in oversized format, collects all three issues of this spin-off from the fan-favorite Animosity series.   Noah's Ark was but the first. FEB181035 DARK ARK VOL 1 TP $14.99 / 132 pages / Color writer: Cullen Bunn artist: Juan Doe letterer: Ryane Hill cover: Juan Doe Collecting the first five issue of this hit AfterShock series!  The wickedness of mankind has moved the Creator to destroy the world by way of the flood. Noah has been tasked with building an ark to save his family and the animals of the world. But this is not Noah's story. For darker powers have commanded the sorcerer Shrae to build his own ark and save the unnatural creatures of the world—such as the vampires, the dragons, the naga and the manticore. But what will happen on a vessel crawling with monsters, where insidious intrigue and horrific violence are the rule of law?  From writer Cullen Bunn (X-Men Blue, Deadpool, Venom) and artist Juan Doe (AMERICAN MONSTER, WORLD READER) comes a sinister tale of biblical proportions that HAD to be told at AfterShock Comics.      Launched in April 2015, AfterShock Comics is a comic book company that combines the creative edge of an independent comic book publisher with the strengths and experience of a traditional powerhouse. In addition to Editor-in-Chief Mike Marts, AfterShock’s executive team includes: Chief Creative Officer/Publisher Joe Pruett; President Lee Kramer, a film/TV production and development executive who has worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood; CEO Jon Kramer, an entertainment entrepreneur with extensive worldwide production and distribution experience, SVP, Brand, Mike Zagari, oversees the AfterShock innovative and immersive story-driven digital experiences, Senior VP of Investor Relations Jawad Qureshi an experienced Silicon Valley entrepreneur and investor as well as an award-winning filmmaker, Publishing Operations Manager, Stephan Nilson, Retailer/Fan Relations Manager, Lisa Wu, and Publishing Assistant, Ashley Wyatt.