Shand And Blaylock To Write Return Of MERCY SPARX

from the official Devil’s Due press release . . . . Ongoing Series Returns with Issue #13 in Oversized Forty-Page Special from Devil's Due Comics CHICAGO, IL July 20, 2018: This Winter will see the release of Mercy Sparx issue #13, the long awaited return of the ongoing series, and follow-up to the companion miniseries Mercy Sparx: Year One. Joining creator Josh Blaylock is new co-writer Pat Shand, co-creator of the latest Devil’s Due Comics hit horror title, Little Girl. Blaylock and Shand will bring to a close the epic story of Mercy’s final showdown with her mother, Faustia. A plot that was carefully teased and unveiled by Blaylock over the last several years. “I’ve never let anyone else touch Mercy when it comes to our cannon stories,” said Blaylock, “But as picky as I can be about how we portray her personality and character, Pat totally ‘gets’ Mercy Sparx.” “Mercy Sparx is everything I look for in a comic as a reader, so I’m thrilled to join Josh as co-writer. From Mercy’s cast of unique characters to the unique mythology, we’ve got a lot to explore, and a lot of fun comics to create” Stay tuned for an announcement on the series artists and specifics on the schedule in weeks to come. The series will return through a combination of limited, internationally released exclusive retailer editions, Kickstarters, and standard Diamond release throughout North America. About Devil’s Due Comics: Devil’s Due is an indie comic publisher based in Chicago, IL, with a global network of comic book talent. Focusing on diversity in both its story genres and creators, Devil’s Due embraces comics created by and for all walks of life. Known for embracing the cutting edge of publishing technology, the company blends traditional distribution and manufacturing with crowdfunding, multimedia collaborations, and an aggressive touring schedule featuring live appearances by its creators.

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