ComiXology Originals unveil 4 fantastic new title for Autumn 2019
It’s been a strong year for digital comics giant ComiXology and their creator-owned series released under the ComiXology Originals banner. Along with a new ‘season’ for small press stalwart The Pride, we’ve seen stand out title like Delver and The Stone King join established titles like Richard Starkings’ Elephantmen 2261 and more.
This autumn, ComiXology are set to release four of their best looking new titles every week throughout September – all of which will be availble on the ComiXology app or as part of ComiXology Unlimited. We take a look at what’s in store from these 5 issue mini series:
Breaklands
Written by Justin Jordan, the co-creator and writer of The Strange Talent of Luther Strode, with art by acclaimed artist Tyassetta, colors by Sarah Stern, and lettering by Rachel Deering. Set 150 years in the future, Breaklands features a world where everyone has powers… except for one young woman, Kasa Fain, who is desperate to find her recently kidnapped brother.
Breaklands #1 will be available on September 4th
Field Tripping
Co-written by James Asmus and Jim Festante, collaborators on media properties like, Rick & Morty presents Mr. Meeseeks, The End Times of Bram & Ben, and animation development for Stoopid Buddy and Flying Rock Entertainment, with art by José García and lettering by Ryan Ferrier.
A multiverse-spanning, all-ages story about a flighty teacher with an interdimensional traveling school bus and her students who become stranded – jumping between bizarre worlds but never able to go back to theirs.
Field Tripping #1will be available on September 11th
The Black Ghost
Co-written by acclaimed novelist Alex Segura and Monica GallagherCo-Creators of the Lethal Lit Podcastwith art by George Kambadais, colors by Ellie Wright, lettering by Taylor Esposito, featuring covers by Greg Smallwood on #1, Francesco Francavilla, Veronica Fish, and Bill Sienkiewiczand edited by Greg Lockard. Lara Dominguez is a journalist chasing that one, big story. As she inches closer to uncovering the identity of the masked activist known as The Black Ghost, Lara will have to navigate the corruption of her adopted city and her own personal demons. Will she have the strength to be part of the solutionor will she become the problem?
Black Ghost #1 will be available on September 18th
Quarter Killer
Co-written by Vita Ayala (The Wilds, Submerged, Livewire) and Danny Lore (Ayala’s James Bond co-writer and the writer of the acclaimed Queen of Bad Dreams), with art by Jamie Jones and lettering by Ryan Ferrier.
This action packed, cyberpunk story of Quentin Kidd A.K.A. QK, an ex-corporate computer hacker who offers their services to those willing to pay them with old school currency, specifically quarters, because quarters are untraceable. QK only has two rules: they don’t work for criminals or police, and no killing.
Quarter Killer #1 will be available on September 25th