Shrapnel (Radical Comics)

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Shrapnel
Created by Mark Long
Nick Sagan
Publication information
Publisher Radical Comics
Schedule Monthly
Title(s) Aristeia Rising 1–5,
Hubris 1–3
Formats Original material for the series has been published as a set of limited series.
Genre
Publication date 2009 – 2010
Number of issues 6
Main character(s) Samantha “Sam” Vijaya
Creative team
Writer(s) M. Zachary Sherman
Artist(s) Bagus Hutomo
Letterer(s) Sean Konot
Colorist(s) Leos Ng
Creator(s) Mark Long
Nick Sagan
Editor(s) Jim Demonakos
Reprints
Collected editions
Aristeia Rising ISBN 1-935417-01-0
Hubris ISBN 978-1935417378

Shrapnel is a military science fiction limited comic book series published by Radical Comics in collaboration with Zombie Studios. The story was created and plotted by Mark Long and Nick Sagan,[1][2] the final script was written by M. Zachary Sherman, and the art is provided by Bagus Hutomo based on designs by Kai.[3]

Publication history

The first series, Shrapnel: Aristeia Rising, consisting of five issues, ran from January to May 2009. The second series, Shrapnel: Hubris, consisting of three issues, was published in 2010.

Plot synopsis

Aristeia Rising

Aristeia Rising, the first of the three comics, takes place in the "far future" where the "Solar Alliance" has colonized nearly all of the solar system. The Solar Alliance is the dominant presence of humanity and has taken control by force and brutality. A rebellion on Venus, the last free planet, has been formed but is on the brink of losing the war against the Alliance. Samantha “Sam” Vijaya, a war hero who took exile on Venus, soon realizes the threat against the rebels and is faced with the choice of fleeing or helping them to fight back and keep their freedom. She is inevitably forced to team up with the rebels and combat the Alliance. With her previous experience, she teaches them to fight back and leads the uprising against the Solar Alliance.

Collected editions

The series were also published as trade paperbacks published by Radical Comics:

Notes

  1. ↑ Sagan & Long on Radical's 'Shrapnel: Aristeia Rising', Newsarama, November 7, 2008
  2. ↑ AICN COMICS SHOOT THE MESSENGER: Q&@ w makers of SHRAPNEL!, Ain't It Cool News, January 5, 2009
  3. ↑ Kai talks Radical's Sci-Fi Epic "Shrapnel", Comic Book Resources, November 14, 2008

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