THOMAS ALSOP (2014)

"WHY WE LOVE IT: Bringing readers great books from new talent has always been close to our hearts here at BOOM! Studios. Chris Miskiewicz and Palle Schmidt have created a warlock for these modern times, and we're delivering them to the best audience in comics! WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: Fans of John Constantine and Dr. Strange will love this new take on the magic-wielding hero who battles demons on the streets and in his own mind. Thomas has money and fame, but also the burden of a being this generation's occult warrior. Can he survive the battles both within and without? WHAT IT'S ABOUT: Thomas Alsop is the current 'Hand of the Island,' a title handed down from generation to generation. He guards Manhattan from evil, using his family's prowess for magic. Being a thoroughly modern warlock, he deals with something even more evil than demons reality television! "

"Thomas Alsop is the 'Hand of the Island,' the latest in a family of warlocks that protect Manhattan. But now that family is angry with Thomas. Between his drinking and his reality show, they wonder if Thomas is chasing the right type of spirits. With a long-dormant curse coming back, he better change his ways!"

"What is the supernatural mystery that tortures Thomas Alsop? To discover the truth, he must take a psychedelic journey to the past. There is a dark secret that will bring together colonial New York with the 21st Century, but only Thomas Alsop knows it. But will the world believe him? "

"Thomas Alsop calls on an old friend from his rock and roll days! Before reality TV made him famous, Thomas worked his magic at CBGB! In the hallowed halls of punk rock holds a dark secret from Thomas' past and it's time to uncover it!"

"Thomas has a knack for rubbing people the wrong way, but has he gone too far this time? In order to save the souls of the 3,000, Thomas must go to extremes and sacrifice everything he's built, including his own fame."

"A menace over 200 years old is back, and plaguing New York City's subway system. Thomas Alsop is on the case, but just barely! The city hates him and even his friends are wondering if he's okay. He has to fight an evil smoke monster so no, he's not okay. "

"It seems as if all of New York is out to get Thomas. The city folk are not taking the news of the 3,000 well and the O' are coming to literally murder him. But Thomas has more than a few tricks up his sleeve. He just needs to escape long enough to perform a mass exorcism in the heart of New York City. No big deal, right? RIGHT?"

"Thomas' plan to free 3,000 souls has made him a pariah in New York City, but now it is the moment of truth in this final issue! To succeed, Thomas must face more than just demons in the past. Dark, personal secrets shall come to light!"