AFTERSHOCK UPDATE for August 11, 2020

AUGUST 11, 2020

This week brings with it some significant turning points for two of the three AfterShock series whose latest issues are scheduled to arrive at your comic shop tomorrow. After 28 incredible issues chronicling the adventures of young Jessie and her faithful guardian, Sandor, Marguerite Bennett’s ANIMOSITY comes to a momentary end, with our heroes taking refuge among friends to rest, recharge and regroup for the eventual journey ahead. And make no mistake, there will be more journey ahead! Meanwhile, in Sweetheart, Arizona, two intertwining tales of justice, revenge and redemption reach their dramatic conclusions in UNDONE BY BLOOD #5. But, as a wise sage once said, “every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” In other words, stay tuned for new beginnings! And shame on us if we had failed to also draw your attention to the penultimate chapter in the tale of one young woman’s odds-defying stand against the dark side of tomorrow in JOIN THE FUTURE #4. Wow, what a week to READ DANGEROUSLY! HERE’S WHAT’S SHAKING THIS WEEK AT YOUR COMIC SHOP

JOIN THE FUTURE #4 Writer: Zack Kaplan Artist: Piotr Kowalski Franklin is just a day away from annihilation by mega terraforming machines, and Clementine has failed to stop it, failed in her attempt at revenge and even failed her own ideals. Now she must decide if she wants to escape with her life or take a final stand against the futuristic City’s control. AT SHOPS: AUGUST 12th CLICK HERE FOR THE BEAT PREVIEW

UNDONE BY BLOOD #5 Writer: Lonnie Nadler & Zac Thompson Artist: Sami Kivelä The only thing standing between Ethel and revenge is a head full of bad memories. Thanks to her obsession with fictional gunslinger, Solomon Eaton, she knows there’s no justice but what a man makes for himself. Meanwhile, the cowboy takes his last stand in a besieged city, risking everything for the life of his boy. AT SHOPS: AUGUST 12th CLICK HERE FOR THE GRAPHIC POLICY PREVIEW

ANIMOSITY #28 Writer: Marguerite Bennett Artist: Elton Thomasi As the madness of the Kings of Texas reaches a fever pitch, the life blood of the empire boils up from below – ready to drown Jesse and Sandor in its flood. AT SHOPS: AUGUST 12th CLICK HERE FOR THE MONKEYS FIGHTING ROBOTS PREVIEW

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 Purcell and 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: AUG201081 AT SHOPS OCTOBER 7th FAST APPROACHING! Reserve Now at your Local Comic Shop. Click Covers for Previews! JOIN THE FUTURE #5 IN SHOPS: September 9th Writer: Zack Kaplan Artist: Piotr Kowalski In the world to come, not everyone’s gonna go quietly. Order Deadline: August 17th Order Code: JUL200994 DEAD DAY #3 IN SHOPS: September 16th Writer: Ryan Parrott Artist: Evgeniy Bornyakov What’s buried should stay buried. Order Deadline: August 24th Order Code: JUL200995