Astonishing Times, Paperback

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 Ruairí 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.

• Dimensions: 256 x 163
• Author: Frank Barbiere
• Cover type: Paperback
• Publishing Year: 2022
• Publishing Month: 9
• Pages: 128
• Language: English
• Publisher: Dark Horse Books
• Weight: 299 g