October is looking to be a very fun and busy month for AfterShock Comics as the publisher has let loose with their solicitations for the month. There are a lot of ongoings to be had during this period but it’s Animosity that’s getting the most attention with the tenth issue, the spinoff series, and the second trade all coming out at the same time.
Beyond that it’s all about the ongoings as we get second issues for Fu Jitsu and Dark Ark while other series progress a bit deeper such as Alters and Pestilence.
Check out the full slate below as well as the covers for them!
ALTERS #7 $3.99 / 32 pages / Color / on sale 10.11.17
writer: Paul Jenkins
artist: Leila Leiz
color: Leonardo Paciarotti
letterer: Ryane Hill
cover: Leila Leiz
The story of No-Damn-Name, a loving mother
Chapter 2: Reflections
Sensing that time is running out on the safety of the world’s newest Alter, Chalice expands her search. But as she closes in, new complications arise: Chalice finds herself juggling impossible responsibilities to her family, her Alters family, and an impoverished, now-homeless family she barely even knows. As past guilts intensify, she must stand fast against the pressure of her new responsibilities, or be consumed.
“In essence, any superhero comic where the hero has a secret identity, can be seen as a metaphor for identity issues. However, Alters ramps this metaphor up to eleven.”
–Andy Hall of comiccrusaders.com
From the writer of Wolverine: Origin, Sentry and Hellblazer with artwork by 2007 Russ Manning Award finalist Leila Leiz!
ANIMOSITY #10 (MR) / $3.99 / 32 pages / Color / on sale 10.18.17
writer: Marguerite Bennett
artist: Rafael De Latorre
color: Rob Schwager
letters: Marshall Dillon
cover: Rafael De Latorre w/ Marcelo Maiolo
In the first issue of a new arc, Sandor, Jesse, and the survivors, hear rumors of a mysterious Walled City where safety may be waiting…
“The premise, the characters, and the action have me hooked.” – Patrick Hayes of scifipulse.net
From the brilliant mind of creator/writer Marguerite Bennett (INSEXTS, Bombshells and Batwoman) with artwork by 2017 Russ Manning Award finalist Rafael De Latorre (SUPERZERO).
ANIMOSITY: EVOLUTION #1 / $3.99 / 32 pages / color / on sale 10.18.17
writer: Marguerite Bennett
artist: Eric Gapstur
color: Rob Schwager
letters: Marshall Dillon
cover “A”: Elizabeth Torque
cover “B”: Mike Rooth
NEW SERIES!
A new, additional ongoing ANIMOSITY series!
One day, the animals woke up. They started thinking. They started talking. They started taking revenge. Now, they’ve started building. In a city by the sea, a new power is on the rise…and they’re making an animal kingdom all their own.
From the brilliant mind of creator/writer Marguerite Bennett (INSEXTS, Bombshells and Batwoman) with artwork by Eric Gapstur–ANIMOSITY: EVOLUTION is an exciting new series that expands upon this already amazing world!
BABYTEETH #5 / $3.99 / 32 pages / Color / on sale 10.11.17
writer: Donny Cates
artist: Garry Brown
color: Mark Englert
letterer: Taylor Esposito
cover: Garry Brown
Home is where the heart is. Also, in this case, it’s where an assassin kicks down the door and just, oh man, just starts killing people. It’s The Prarie Wolf vs a teenage mother, an old marine, and a nine-pound antichrist. Oh and….where in the HELL is Heather?! FIND OUT HERE! (You’re gonna like it!)
“This book is going to be the most sought after title of 2017” –Rick Shea ofFamous Faces & Funnies comic shop
From Donny Cates, the writer of Buzzkill, Paybacks, Redneck and the breakout hit God Country, comes a pulse-pounding new series with art from THE REVISIONIST’s Garry Brown!
DARK ARK #2 / $3.99 / 32 pages / Color / on sale 10.25.17
writer: Cullen Bunn
artist: Juan Doe
letterer: Ryane Hill
cover: Juan Doe
As the floodwaters rise, Shrae’s ark full of fiendish beasts continues on its seemingly endless voyage. But below deck, the matriarch of the naga clan has been viciously slain, and the monstrous voyagers are quick to point clawed fingers to blame each other for the murder. As tensions rise among the monsters, Shrae’s very human family is at risk of becoming victims themselves.
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.
FU JITSU #2 / $3.99 / 32 pages / Color / on sale 10.25.17
writer: Jai Nitz
artist: Wes St. Claire
cover: Wes St. Claire
Robert Wadlow, the world’s tallest man and wielder of the Atomic Katana, has attacked Washington DC and conquered the United States. Now it’s up to Fu Jitsu to stop Wadlow. But it’s tough trying to save the world while fighting with your ex-girlfriend that you’re still very much in love with. Oh, and Fu’s martial arts powers go haywire, so he’s got that going for him. Which is nice.
From Jai Nitz, the award-winning writer of El Diablo, Sucide Squad Most Wanted and Dream Thief, comes this action-packed new series with art from Teen Titans Annual artist Wes St. Claire!
JIMMY’S BASTARDS #4 / $3.99 / 32 pages / Color / on sale 10.11.17
writer: Garth Ennis
artist: Russ Braun
color: John Kalisz
letterer: Rob Steen
Chaos descends on London as the mysterious Gender Fluid is suddenly revealed to the world, putting everyone—except Jimmy and Nancy, oddly enough—through some rather extreme changes. Daniella bites off more than she can chew, Sir X struggles to get abreast of the situation, and our hero finally comes face to face with the results of his life of excess.
“This is a book that should absolutely be added to your pull list if you have any taste whatsoever.” -James O’Donnell of thegeekedgods.com
From the creator and writer of Preacher and The Boys comes the brand-new series that HAD to be told at AfterShock Comics.
THE NORMALS #6 / $3.99 / 32 pages / Color / on sale 10.18.17
writer: Adam Glass
artist: Dennis Calero
color: Adriano Augusto
letterer: Corey Breen
cover: Juan Doe
“Psycho Killer”
When the Westing Corporation finally catches up with the Normals, there’s a price to pay for their freedom…but that very thing might also destroy them as a family! The Normals will finally learn the truth about what it means to be human…and it’s an ugly truth. So ugly one of them won’t make it out alive.
Created and written by Adam Glass (executive producer of Supernatural & writer of Suicide Squad) with art by Dennis Calero (X-Men Noir).
PESTILENCE #5 / $3.99 / 32 pages / Color / on sale 10.4.17
writer: Frank Tieri
artist: Oleg Okunev
colors: Rob Schwager
letters: Marshall Dillon
cover: Tim Bradstreet
As the Church’s conspiracy tightens and the zombie outbreak reaches its peak, Roderick Helms and his men must storm Westminster Abbey to find the one object that can end it all! Will Fiat Lux succeed? Or will the zombie apocalypse reign forevermore?
“If you can’t get enough zombie in your reading diet, be sure to let Pestilence ravage you!” – Wayne Hall of majorspoilers.com
Written by the master of violence, gore, and mayhem, Frank Tieri (Marvel vs Capcom, Wolverine, Deadpool), with spectacular art from illustrator Oleg Okunev, and covers by Eisner Award-nominated artist Tim Bradstreet (The Punisher, Hellblazer)!
ANIMOSITY TPB Vol 2. / $14.99 / 136 pages /color / on sale 10.4.17
writer: Marguerite Bennett
artist: Rafael De Latorre
color: Rob Schwager
letters: Marshall Dillon
cover: Rafael De Latorre w/ Marcelo Maiolo
As Jesse, an 11-year-old girl, and Sandor, her faithful and protective bloodhound, continue their cross-country journey, their faith in life, death — and each other — is tested at last.
“This is one comic you can’t afford to miss.” -Alice W. Castle of multiversitycomics.com
Collecting ANIMOSITY #5-8 and the WORLD OF ANIMOSITY one-shot!
