WASTELAND (2009)

"(W) Antony Johnston (A) Chris Mitten Michael and Sultan Ameer were once friends. Why, then, are they now so hostile to one another? The answer lies in the city of Waters Meet. Ten years ago, Ameer's machine caravan rolled into town - and Michael found himself at the center of a whirlwind of love, lust, tragedy, and betrayal. Don't miss this special double-length, full-color anniversary issue!"

"By Antony Johnston & Chris Mitten BRAND NEW STORY ARC! Six months of chaos and turmoil following the Sand-Eater battle, as the city struggles to cope with upheaval, with each issue following a different character. This month features Marcus' precocious young charge Yan, as he is sent to work for Artisian Neelan - only to discover a side to life, and perhaps himself, that he never dreamed existed."

"(W) Antony Johnston (A) Chris Mitten (C) Ben Templesmith 'REBEL WITHOUT A PAUSE'-As the 'Enemy Within' story arc continues, the focus turns to newly-appointed Primate Skot. After the death of his mother, Skot finds a new source of strength... his Sunner faith. But as rebellion festers in the city, can he afford to risk Marcus' wrath? And can he keep his secrets long enough to make a difference?"

"(W) Anthony Johnston (A) Christopher Mitten (C) Ben Templesmith ENEMY WITHIN: Part 4-This issue Watchman Dexus is in the spotlight! Times have been tough for Dexus, as his attempts to control the Newbegin council have fallen short . Now things are getting even trickier but the Watchman is nothing if not devious, and the Sunner rebellion might be just what he needs."

"(W) Antony Johnston (A) Christopher Mitten & Remington Veteto (C) Ben Templesmith The 'Enemy Within' story arc continues! Our focus turns at last to Golden Voice - renowned Sun-Singer and holy man, turned violent revolutionary! Marcus' decision to conscript Sunners into the city Watch forces Golden Voice's hand, and even his own people aren't sure about his new tactics. Can he bring them to freedom? Or is the rebellion doomed?"

"Writer: Antony Johnston Artist(s): Christopher Mitten & Remington Veteto Cover Artist: Ben Templesmith The explosive conclusion of the 'Enemy Within' story arc! Golden Voice is captured, and bound to be executed for leading the Sunner rebellion. But who betrayed them? How did they find him? And can Skot and the others save the Singer from certain death...Or are there more important truths to be told? Don't miss it!"

"(W) Antony Johnston (A) Brett Weldele (C) Ben Templesmith Standalone issue featuring Eisner nominated guest artist Brett Weldele (SURROGATES, JULIUS, SOUTHLAND TALES)! After the Dweller attack, Sultan Ameer's caravan left behind a field of corpses. But one of them wasn't dead. Now former slave Rechyll must learn to survive as a free woman - and her unlikely teacher is a familiar-looking Sun-Singer "

"BRAND NEW STORY ARC STARTS HERE! 'Houses Of The Holy'-Michael and Abi continue their journey West, through the wasteland -- with the assassin Gerr secretly at their side. But after a mysterious midnight encounter in the desert, they reach the Cross Chains town of Godsholm... and Michael finds himself on the wrong side of the devout!"

"NEW STORY ARC 'UNDER THE GOD' CONTINUES! After Brother Zakk's shocking revelation, Michael, Abi, and Gerr must pick through the mysteries and half-memories to determine the truth. Who is the mysterious branded man? What does he want? Where is he going? And can they convince the townsfolk of Godsholm that they're not Satan's minions? Not if the priest, Father Affon, has anything to do with it "

"'UNDER THE GOD' continues! Michael and Gerr have disappeared, and Abi is held at the mercy of Godsholm's Templars while Rykerd's men scour the town for the missing blasphemers. But Abi isn't so helpless as they think, and while Michael and Gerr get some 'quiet time', she makes a discovery that will change their relationship forever - and even threaten their journey to A-Ree-Yass-I! MATURE THEMES"

"'UNDER THE GOD' continues! Michael and Gerr are found - and all hell breaks loose in God's house! But the truth still lies undiscovered, and while Father Affon, Zakk, and even Rikerd struggle to make sense of it all, Michael, Abi and Gerr must come up with a plan to escape the town before they're executed as devils! Don't miss this action-packed issue!"

"'UNDER THE GOD' continues! Cornered and desperate, there's no way out for Michael and Gerr-until Abi reveals her shocking escape plan. But as one crisis ends another begins, and now the citizens of Godsholm face a dilemma as Brother Zakk faces up to his faith and his duty. Will the young acolyte crack under the pressure? Or can he bring unity to the fractured pilgrims?"

"THE SHOCKING CONCLUSION TO 'UNDER THE GOD'! As Michael, Abi, and Gerr continue their journey to A-Ree-Yass-I, it's time for Gerr to tell his tale, and reveal his background with Marcus. How did he come to be the Lord Founder's trusted assassin? Why does this tale seem familiar? And what will Michael and Abi do with this information? The answers will change their relationship for ever! MATURE THEMES"

"Standalone issue! A momentous event from the past! Ten years after the Big Wet, three feral children with strange powers roam the blighted earth, following a calling none of them understand. And there's no time to wonder - because the new world presents danger at every turn, from wolves to wildmen. How will the children survive and what terrible event will keep them apart for decades to come?"

"BRAND NEW STORY ARC STARTS HERE! Michael and Abi journey ever farther west, searching for A-Ree-Yass-I. In the shadow of a Precity they find the small town of Far Enough, and a very special encounter that could answer some of their questions. But family ties are strong, and a falling meteor that shatters the Precity could spell disaster for their quest..."

"Michael, Abi and Thomas discover the truth about the meteor - or as much as they can, anyway. But while the Precity's mutant Dwellers are down, they're not out, and a reckless child forces them to flee. Soon Thomas must decide between family and the truth... and no matter which he chooses, someone will suffer."

"Michael and Abi have separated, following their own paths. Striking out on her own, Abi soon has her own personal pilgrimage when she finds the town of Sunspot, birthplace of the Sunner faith. But the town is hurting, trying to recover from a sickness sweeping through the population. Abi knows what she has to do... but what will it cost her? MATURE THEMES"

"Separated from Abi, Michael does what he's always done--walks the desert alone, for as long as it takes. But not everything out here is a barren wasteland, and maybe Michael isn't as alone as he thinks! When he meets an old Artisian called Collyn, Michael's journey reverts to violence, and... a new friendship?"

"Their long journey through the wasteland is almost over... if Michael, Abi, and Thomas can make it through just one more strange encounter. The people of the valley, tattooed and suspicious, don't take kindly to intruders. But their Oracle thinks different, and wants to meet these odd people even if they may not want to meet her! MATURE THEMES"

"STANDALONE ISSUE, WITH ART FROM RISING STAR OMAR OLIVERA! In Newbegin, the custom is for men to venerate their fathers. But the last thing Jakob Ofoskorr wants is to look in the mirror and see his own father staring back... Now, with the Sunners facing new dangers and Marcus preparing for an unknown war, can anything drag Jakob out of the doldrums?"

"THE ENDING OF NEWBEGIN STARTS HERE! Lord Founder Marcus is beset by visions of his city burning around him as the branded man closes in on Newbegin, and Mary is wracked by illness. But will he even last that long? Jakob and his secret coterie of Artisians are busy plotting to kill Marcus, and the annual Festival of the Founder could be their golden opportunity..."

"FINAL NEWBEGIN ARC CONTINUES! As Marcus prepares for the Festival of the Founder, he finds himself dealing with a too-suspicious Artisian Frodrik, a too-unreasonable delegation from Wosh-Tun, and the imminent appearance of the branded man! Can even a living god deal with all of these threats? Especially when the closest threat of all lies among the ranks of his own Artisians..."

"FINAL NEWBEGIN ARC CONTINUES! The branded man is at the gates! Can anything stop him? Perhaps Marcus knows more than he's letting on... Not that it will matter, if Jakob succeeds in assassinating him during the Festival! But cracks are appearing in everyone's plans, as the branded man wreaks havoc in the city, and Brother Bryn finds his faith tested... for the last time."

"FINAL NEWBEGIN ARC CONTINUES! As Marcus retreats to the safety of council chambers, the branded man wades through the Disciples trying to stop him, led by Jakob! Can anything slow him down? Will Jakob survive staging this defense? And when Marcus and his father finally meet... who will prevail?"

"FINAL NEWBEGIN ARC CONTINUES! The streets of the Artisian district run red with blood, as the branded man's quest comes to an end. All shall be judged... and many found wanting. Who will survive? Is there any mercy in Marcus' mysterious father? And just how is one noble in particular going to escape the city...?"

"THE END OF NEWBEGIN IS HERE! The final battle is over, and it is left to the survivors to pick up the pieces. Can Newbegin, the city founded as a new beginning, now itself begin anew? Or are its streets too rotten, too cursed, to be worth saving? One man thinks it's worth the effort... but not without some big changes."

"LEGENDARY ARTIST SAM KIETH joins Wasteland for this special one-shot issue! What happened to all the lives Michael and Abi have touched on their journey? Find out in this unique interlude, with gorgeous art pieces by the master of atmosphere himself, Sam Kieth!"

"CHRISTOPHER MITTEN RETURNS to draw the concluding story arc of this truly epic saga! Michael, Abi, and Thomas have found The Golden Sea, just as the Oracle predicted. But will it lead them to A-Ree-Yass-I? And if it does, what will they find? Questions will be answered, secrets revealed... and not everyone will get out alive!"

"FINAL STORY ARC CONTINUES! Michael, Abi, and Thomas explore the mysterious shaft - and find more than they could have ever expected! Unearthing the secrets of A-Ree-Yass-I will take everything they have, but at last the truth will be found and the story of The Big Wet can be told!"

"FINAL STORY ARC CONTINUES! Michael, Abi, and Thomas continue to discover the truth about the world before the Big Wet - a world on the brink of disaster! Will the arctic team's discovery help them save the world... or bring about their doom?"

"THE BIG WET REVEALED AT LAST! As the last-ever WASTELAND story arc continues, Michael, Abi, and Thomas learn more about the past, their father.. and even the inhuman truth about Sand-Eaters! The world speeds toward disaster, and an ancient power is awakened!"

"THE END OF THE WORLD AS WE KNOW IT! A hundred years ago, the Big Wet destroyed civilization. Now, at last, the truth can be revealed, as an ancient power wakes to remind mankind of its weakness... and to take back the Children!"

"THE FINAL CONFLICT IS HERE! It's the mother of all battles, to make it through the Big Wet! Who will survive, and what will be left of them?"

"Rocks fall. Everybody dies. ...Well, maybe not everybody."

"DOUBLE-SIZED EPILOGUE ISSUE! A young man called Marcus wanders the desert, following the call to A-Ree-Yass-I... but what he does there will echo through the world for years. And decades later, a familiar tale will begin..."