Astonishing Times

Description

A modern superhero story that celebrates the genre and redefines heroes for a new generation. In a world where superheroes are common place, Noah Sans, a young reporter trying to live up to the legacy of his father, investigates a mystery involving missing superheroes that quickly turns into a thrilling conspiracy. Noah Sans, a young reporter living in the shadow of his father, lives in a world full of superheroes-but no one seems to care. After a world changing event called The Cataclysm, people moved on, and now heroes are old news. But when Noah begins investigating a mysterious murder, he comes face to face with his most revered heroes and is forced to confront a secret past that could change the world forever. Astonishing Times is a love letter to the medium of comics and a celebration of superheroes old and new. Award-winning writer Frank J. Barbiere returns to creator-owned comics alongside Arris Quinones, host of YouTube's Variant, to craft a modern classic that redefines superheroes for a new era with stunning art by Ruairi Coleman and color artist Lauren Affe. Together, the team hopes to inspire a new generation of fans young and old, and remind us all that heroes are everywhere. Collects Astonishing Times #1-#5.

Award-winning writer Frank J. Barbiere, makes his return to creator-owned comics with Astonishing Times. He currently works at Airship Syndicate, a video game studio founded by comics legend Joe Madureira. Arris Quinones is the host and co-creator of Variant Comics, a YouTube channel known as the grandfather of comic channels with over 2 million subscribers and 6 million monthly views. He makes his comics writing debut with Astonishing Times.

"Astonishing Times is exactly the kind of comic I love. It is both a love letter to and a deconstruction of superhero comics. Gorgeous art, great characters, badass action, and killer mystery make this a must read for anyone who has ever cared about capes and masks."-Matthew Rosenberg (Joker: A Puzzlebox, Uncanny X-Men, Four Kids Walk into a Bank) "Astonishing Times is a love letter not just to super-heroes, but to super-hero fans, as well. It's affectionate without being pandering, with killer twists and turns and some really fluid, expressive art."-Jay Faerber (Copperhead, CW's Supergirl) "Astonishing Times is a unique spin on the established superhero fable. In part an ode to the classical superhero legacy story but with a contemporary twist. Barbiere and Quinones write a sharp and relatable story, with wonderful art by Coleman, who manages to hit just the right balance of modern superhero aesthetic, aided by wonderful moody colouring by Affe. The whole team delivers an interesting mystery that plays with well loved genres."-Declan Shalvey (Immortal Hulk: Flatline, Time Before Time)