Aftershock Comics March 2025 Solicitations

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 recent Animosity: the Rise hardcover for LCSD), this handsome hardcover features the creative talents of Neil Gaiman, Michael Zulli, Charles Vess, Michael Gaydos, Andy Clarke, Andrew Robinson, Mike Carey, Jim Starlin, Phil Hester, Paul Jenkins, Dalibor Talajic, Bill Willingham, Travis Moore, Brian Azzarello, Francesco Francavilla, Cullen Bunn, Marc Guggenheim, Marguerite Bennett, Frank Tieri, Brian Stelfreeze and more! Cover art by John Cassaday! From the multiple Eisner and Havery Award-nominated editor of the classic Negative Burn anthology series.

The highly anticipated follow up to the widely successful first volume of the SHOCK anthology, this oversized second volume continues to push boundaries and mix genres, inviting today's top creative talent of both comics and prose to craft tales of the fantastic, the horrific and the bizarre. This handsome hardcover features the talents of Goosebumps creator R.L. Stine, Garth Ennis, Cullen Bunn, Russ Braun, Marguerite Bennet, Juan Doe, Jill Thompson, Sam Kieth, Aaron Douglas, Cliff Richards, Jim Starlin, Larry Stroman, Jamal Igle, Ray Fawkes, Joe Pruett, Kevin J. Anderson, Steve Rasnic Tem, Andrei Bressan, Tony Harris, Francesco Francavilla, Darko Macan, Don Handsfield, Phil Hester, Supernatural show runner Andrew Dabb and more - with outstanding Cover art by Timothy Bradstreet! Conceived and edited by AfterShock Publisher and Chief Creative Officer, Joe Pruett, the multiple Eisner and Harvey Award nominated editor of the classic Negative Burn anthology series. "...a fantastic anthology...I definitely look forward to more of this style of series from After-shock." - Rachel Rutherford, The Movie Sleuth "Different writing styles, genres and artistic talent make this particular piece so special, not on-ly from extremely recognizable industry veterans, but those who you may be less familiar with." -Rachel Rutherford, The Movie Sleuth

Spies...like us? In 2008, husband-and-wife Russian intelligence operatives walked into the U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic and made a deal to trade secrets for new lives. But instead of the American Dream, the Neumanns found themselves caught up in red tape, bureaucracy and turf wars between the FBI and the CIA - all while their past tries to kill them. Based on the real-life story of real-life spies, ALMOST AMERICAN is written by comics master Ron Marz in close consultation with the Neumanns, with art by rising star Marco Castiello. This volume collects the entire series, issues #1-5.

As the world struggles to accept the emergence of a new kind of human species known as alterations, or "Alters," a young woman must navigate the path to becoming her true self, while struggling with the complications of her civilian life and the responsibilities of her newfound power. This groundbreaking series - years in the making - begins the saga of a young woman who can only really be herself... whenever she is not herself. Collecting issues 1-5 of the critically-acclaimed series, plus the original short story from AfterShock Genesis one-shot. Written by Eisner winner Paul Jenkins and illustrated by Leila Leiz.

With her nemesis, Matter Man, finally under control, Chalice begins a new chapter of her life as spokeswoman and primary recruiter for the Gateway Army. 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. From Paul Jenkins (Wolverine: Origin, Sentry) and Leila Leiz (NVRLND) comes the groundbreaking series that HAD to be told at AFTERSHOCK. "The visuals are beautiful and deserve attention, while the story looks to be addressing something avoided in American society. Overall grade: A." - Patrick Hayes of SciFi Pulse

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. Collecting the first five issue of this captivating ANIMOSITY spin-off series! 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! "AfterShock has earned their reputation for putting out some of the most diverse and entertaining comics in the industry. Animosity is a prime example of this." - Steve Gus-tafson of 411mania.com

GAPSTURWill Wintermute be able to hold onto control of her beloved city? Tensions reach a breaking point after the murder of the Animata - an elite force comprised of animal/tech hybrids. Conspiracies tighten around Adam and his companions as a bloody interspecies gang war explodes in the City by the Sea. From the brilliant mind of creator/writer Marguerite Bennett (INSEXTS, DC Comics Bombshells, Batwoman) with artwork by SHIPWRECK's Eric Gapstur, ANIMOSITY: EVOLUTION expands upon this already amazing world! Volume 2 contains the entire second arc, issues #6-10.

One day, for no reason, the Animals woke up. They started thinking. They started talking. They started taking REVENGE. Collecting the first four issues of the best-selling series, plus the special one-shot issue ANIMOSITY: THE RISE. 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 first collection of the series EVERYONE is talking about!

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!

Tensions run high as betrayal stings Jesse in a way she could have never imagined. Can Kyle shed his humanity enough to aid Jesse in her quest? Can Sandor forsake his bestial nature in order to save that which he loves? The answers lie within! Meanwhile, Sandor, Jesse and the survivors hear rumors of a mysterious Walled City where safety may be waiting...but will their journey there be too high a price to pay? Collecting ANIMOSITY #9-13-all five issues from the third story arc of this highly-acclaimed series!

One day, the Animals woke up. They started thinking. They started talking. They started taking revenge. Jesse and her hound dog, Sandor, have been on the road traveling from New York City to San Francisco to reunite Jesse with her half-brother. They've seen many sights and met many animals and humans, some good, some very bad. Now Jesse has been kidnapped and separated from Sandor. The old hound dog will stop at nothing to return to his cowgirl, but there are some things Sandor can't shield Jesse from, and once innocence is lost, it's lost forever. From creator/writer Marguerite Bennett (INSEXTS, DC Comics Bombshells, Batwoman) with artwork from Rafael De Latorre (SUPERZERO), comes the fourth volume in the acclaimed ANIMOSITY series, containing issues #14-18.

One day, the Animals woke up. They started thinking. They started talking. They started taking revenge. The Animals rest and consider their path. Where have they come from? Where can they go? When they were taken from the wild, how did their fates change humanity forever. What will they become? From the writer of INSEXTS, A-Force, and Bombshells and the artist of SUPERZERO, comes the fifth col-lected volume chronicling a new kind of road trip, a new kind of black comedy, and a new kind of com-ing-of-age. Contains issues 19-22, plus the 2019 Free Comic Book Day issue! From creator/writer Marguerite Bennett (INSEXTS, DC Comics Bombshells, Batwoman) with artwork by Elton Thomasi & Rafael De Latorre.