STAR MAGE (2014)

"Part One: 'Darien'-JC De La Torre, author of the critically acclaimed novel Ancient Rising, gives us a new fusion of Science Fiction and Magic in Star Mage. In issue one, Darien Connors discovers he's not from Earth, has strange magical powers and is the key in an ancient war between two alien races of necromancers. Like Harry Potter meets the Last Starfighter, Star Mage offers wizard battles with a side of spaceship warfare, alien worlds and weird creatures."

"JC De La Torre's epic saga continues as Arylos and Darien must battle their way to Eridu. Along the way, Darien learns of his legacy and of the home he's never known. Artist Franco Cespedes continues the stunning colors and visuals as story of Darien begins to come into focus."

"Rebellion and desertion! JC De La Torre's saga of space and wizardry continues as Darien adjusts to school at Lambdu Kishpu, meets new friends and learns of the treachery of his brother Orasmas. Orasmas reveals his new, unstoppable weapon - one Darien thought was lost forever. Gorgeously illustrated by artist Franco Cespedes, issue three will have a lasting effect on the rest of the series."

"A few months after the dramatic cliffhanger in Issue 3, Darien and his friends are forced to fend off Orasmas' monsters while Arylos searches for the truth. Plus, what does Earthen Aaron King have to do with anything?"

"The Ghosts of the Past: Orasmas' terrible new weapon forces Arylos to make a tremendous sacrifice. Darien learns of the horrors in the Sarru Kishpu's past and Orasmas' wicked plan to destroy the empire."

"JC De La Torre's thrilling first series of Star Mage comes to a close as all roads lead to the Planet of Sorrows. The quartet battle for their lives in a final showdown with Orasmas and the Bel Etu - can Darien save his family and friends? Franco Cespedes' vivid visuals spellbound in this magical finale."