AFTERSHOCK Update: New SHADOW DOCTOR Title Based On A True Story

JULY 28, 2020 HIS STORY IS AMERICA’S STORY

AfterShock Comics is honored to team once again with writer Peter Calloway (THE LAST SPACE RACE, Gotham City Sirens) to tell the story of SHADOW DOCTOR, one of the most profoundly fascinating, startling and significant stories we’ve ever published. Years in the making, this is the true story of Peter’s grandfather, Nathaniel Calloway, a Black man who graduated from medical school in the early 1930s. Unable to get work at any Chicago hospital (because he was Black) and unable to secure a loan from a bank to start his own practice (because he was Black), Nathaniel turned to the only other source of money in Prohibition-era Chicago: the Mafia, run by none other than Al Capone. As Peter himself says, “On the one hand, his story represents the promise of America. On the other hand, it shows the worst of it.” Set to debut in February 2021, SHADOW DOCTOR features the artwork of Eisner Award winner Georges Jeanty (The American Way, X-Tremists) and covers illustrated by the inimitable Mark Chiarello (!!) The Hollywood Reporter has a First Look here. HERE’S WHAT’S SHAKING THIS WEEK AT YOUR COMIC SHOP

GODKILLERS: WAR ON TERROR #4 Writer: Mark Sable Artist: Maan House After a disastrous confrontation with Koschei the Deathless in Syria, the elite special forces unit known as the Godkillers disobey orders and head to war-torn Ukraine to recover a precious artifact. AT SHOPS: JULY 29th CLICK HERE FOR THE BEAT PREVIEW

DARK ARK: AFTER THE FLOOD #5 Writer: Cullen Bunn Artist: Jesus Hervas A loathsome traitor from the past seeks to turn the denizens of the Dark Ark against Khalee and her family. But this fiend brings an even more terrifying promise – that the floodwaters will rise once more! AT SHOPS: JULY 29th CLICK HERE FOR THE CBR.COM PREVIEW

Free Comic Book Summer is On! AfterShock’s DARK ARK: INSTINCT, an all-new original story by series creator Cullen Bunn, with art by Antonio Fuso and cover by Juan Doe is at participating shops right now while supplies last. It’s both a treat for the fans who have made DARK ARK one of our standout tentpole titles and a perfect entry point for those who may be new to the story of the “other” ark – the one that the sorcerer Shrae was commanded to build to save the unnatural creatures of the world. “DARK ARK delivers a one-two punch with terrifying beasts and personable, relatable characters.” – James Ferguson, Horror DNA Click here for a sampling of comic shops across the U.S. and Canada (as well as parts of Europe and the Pacific) that are offering DARK ARK: INSTINCT as part of their Free Comic Book Summer celebrations. STILL AT SHOPS!

S.O.S.: SUPPORT OUR SHOPS A special 48-page limited edition benefit book featuring all-new original stories by top creators that celebrate the wonders of the comic shop. Check with your comic shop to learn if and when they’ll have copies. Featured writers include Cullen Bunn, Stephanie Phillips, Zac Thompson, Steve Orlando, Jamie McKelvie, Jerry Ordway and Aaron Douglas, with art from Leila Leiz, Don Kramer, Szymon Kudranski, Ro Stein & Ted Brandt, Gordon Purcelland Cliff Richards. Cover conceived and executed by David Mack. AT SHOPS NOW IN LIMITED QUANTITIES (check with your shop for details) CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS AND PREVIEW KILL A MAN Original Graphic Novel The Truth is Worth Fighting For As a child, James Bellyi watched his father die in the ring as payback for slurs he threw at his opponent. Today, James is a Mixed Martial Arts star at the top of his game, and one of the most popular fighters in the world...until he’s outed as gay in his title shot press conference. Abandoned overnight by his training camp, his endorsements, his fans and his sport, to regain his title shot, Bellyi is forced to turn to the last person he ever wanted to see again: Xavier Mayne, a gay, once-fighter in his own right...and the man James watched kill his father. A singular achievement from writers STEVE ORLANDO (Martian Manhunter, DEAD KINGS) and PHILLIP KENNEDY JOHNSON(Aquaman, Adventure Time, The Last Time), and artist AL MORGAN (Midnighter, Daredevil, Battlestar Galactica). “...an exceptionally gripping read from the very first page...If you have any interest in comic book storytelling you should be reading this.” – Darryll Robson, Monkeys Fighting Robots Pre-Order via Your LCS by Monday, September 14th Order Code: NOV198443 AT SHOPS OCTOBER 7th FAST APPROACHING! Reserve Now at your Local Comic Shop. Click Covers for Previews! THE MAN WHO F#%$ED UP TIME #5 IN SHOPS: August 26th Writer: John Layman Artist: Karl Mostert Time is not on his side! Order Deadline: August 3rd Order Code: JUN200881 GODKILLERS: WAR ON TERROR #5 IN SHOPS: August 26th Writer: Mark Sable Artist: Maan House Heaven help us. Order Deadline: August 3rd Order Code: JUN200882