MAGIC AND MYTH UNLEASHED ON THE STREETS OF MODERN JAPAN IN WAYWARD
First volume of hit series in stores in March
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"Wayward by the great Jim Zub is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED"
–Gail Simone
Writer Jim Zub (SKULLKICKERS, Samurai Jack) and artist Steven Cummings (Legends of the Dark Knight, Deadshot)
spin enchantment and mystery together in a fantasy story about one
girl’s battle against the mythological creatures everyday mortals fail
to see. Set in Japan, WAYWARD’s depiction of the busy city streets of
Tokyo and its rich occult history make it as much a living, breathing
character as teen protagonist Rori.
"Wayward is about disaffected youth battling myths of old and,
just like being a teenager, it's intense, funny, emotional, and
violent,” said Zub. “'String Theory' is our first step into this twisted
world of modern, mystic mystery and I'm excited to bring readers along
for the ride.”
In WAYWARD, VOL.1: STRING THEORY, readers meet Rori, a misfit teen
reluctantly transplanted from Ireland to her strange and new home in
Japan with her mother. From the get-go there are some cultural
adjustments to be made and Rori feels like a fish out of water—but
things take a turn for the weird when she begins glimpsing things —
creatures — that no one else can see.
“Wayward is a coming of age tale that comes up against monsters
set in the very real Japan that everyday people experience,” said
Cummings, who lives in Yokohama. “Well, except they don't experience
monsters... With every new step in the voyage we get to take our readers
along for a guided tour of Tokyo and its Yokai side."
WAYWARD, VOL. 1: STRING THEORY arrives in comic book stores on March 25
and bookstores on April 7 for the low introductory price of $9.99. It is
available for pre-order now.
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- ISBN 978-1-63215-173-5
- Diamond Comic order code JAN150664
- 136 pages, paperback, full color
- $9.99
- Collects WAYWARD #1-5
- Rated Teen Plus (16 and up)
- In comic book stores March 25, bookstores April 7
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Praise for WAYWARD:
“Wayward is
a healthy mix of action, emotion, and damn good storytelling. The comic
continues to explore a supernatural area of Japan that is increasingly
terrifying. What really shines through is the strength of the character
development and how easy it is to connect to them. Each one represents a
different aspect of a typical high school student, and we've all been
there.” –James Ferguson, Horror Talk
“[A]
clever blend of Miyazaki-like wonder with mythological horror, ancient
mysticism and even superheroics…. delightfully boggling and
awe-inspiring....” –Alex Mansfield, All-Comic
“Wayward
is… one of the best ongoing series out right now. It’s a story filled
with magic and the supernatural perfectly blended with the familiar.”
–Michael Bettendorf, Comics Bulletin
“Wayward
is an epic in the making, and an excellent example of the variety of
well-written, drawn, and colored series in the comic book market today.”
–Joe Iconic, Comics Online
“There
should be high praise for this creative team, respectfully creating a
genuinely fun, emotional, and educational book all at the same time.”
–Anthony Spataro, Sight on Sound
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