WOODS (2014)

"WHY WE LOVE IT: As fans of James Tynion IV's work in the Batman universe (BATMAN ETERNAL, RED HOOD AND THE OUTLAWS), we were eager to publish his first original comic series. Plus, THE WOODS gives us that same eerie, small-town horror feel we get whenever we read a Stephen King novel. WHY YOU'LL LOVE IT: If you're fan of teen conspiracy comics like MORNING GLORIES, SHELTERED, and REVIVAL, you'll immediately be sucked into THE WOODS. WHAT IT'S ABOUT: On October 16, 2013, 437 students, 52 teachers, and 24 additional staff from Bay Point Preparatory High School in suburban Milwaukee, WI vanished without a trace. Countless light years away, far outside the bounds of the charted universe, 513 people find themselves in the middle of an ancient, primordial wilderness. Where are they? Why are they there? The answers will prove stranger than anyone could possibly imagine."

"While the crew of students led by Adrian and Karen come face to face with the unseen terrors of the alien woods, tensions boil over back at the school as power-hungry players seize the opportunity to take control."

"As the darkness of night falls, monsters begin to reveal themselves-from both outside and inside the school. Maria struggles to break free of her false imprisonment before Coach Clay succeeds in instilling martial law, and the exploratory crew finds themselves being hunted by unseen shadows."

"In the woods, Karen, Adrian, and Calder explore the mysterious ruins of a past civilization as Sanami, Ben, and Isaac face off against a threat much scarier than the local fauna. At the school, Maria stokes revolution in the face of Coach Clay's fascist disciplinary committee. "

"Following last issue's harrowing revelations, we catch a glimpse of Bay Point Preparatory High School before the fateful events of October 16, 2013 in this new story arc. On opening night of the school's rendition of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream,' the lives of the students and faculty crossed paths in an almost premonitory way, seeding the various horrors to come."

"As the crew continues to track down their kidnapped classmates and the mysterious Hunters in the woods, we flashback to Calder on the opening night of Bay Point's rendition of 'A Midsummer Night's Dream.'"

"The swarm has finally arrived, and it's going to take the combined efforts of both the kids and the mysterious hunters to survive the onslaught. Meanwhile, we take a look at Ben on the night of the play one year ago, and his struggles to both be himself and be happy. "

"With the swarm close on their tail, the kids have managed to reach the mountain peak but not before the Hunters. But will the humans battle once and for all, or team up to take on the larger threat the Woods have unleashed?"

"New story arc! Having barely escaped their confrontation with the swarm, the hunters have led Adrian, Karen, Calder and company to their breathtaking home base. But just when they think they may have found answers to what brought them to this alien world, a horror from the teens' past rears its ugly head..."

"The more the crew finds out about the woods, the deeper the mystery gets. With Clay and the Duke teaming up to try and force the school into servitude for the New London army, the kids need to think up a plan to save their peers, and fast. Can they escape New London and make it back to the school in time to warn everyone? And with Adrian uncontrollable and on the loose, no one knows what his next move will be."

"Sanami and the Hunters finally reach the school and see the complete state of chaos that has been spawning since their arrival to the planet. Back at New London, Adrian has finally made his arrival. With the army gone, nothing stands in the way of him and the black stone..."

"Adrian has seen what the future can be. Now that the black stone is within his grasp, he wants to do whatever it takes for that future to come true. Sanami, Calder, and the Hunters have problems of their own as they deal with the chaos of the school."

"New story arc! Bay Point Prep, one year later. The students have survived a year in the Woods, settling into their new roles at Bay Point. Isaac and Ben are together and would be perfectly happy if not for the dreams Isaac has of Adrian and his anger toward Karen for her role in his disappearance. Karen is training to be a Hunter, while Sanami and Maria handle the day-to-day running of the school. Calder is missing. The Black City is still out there, and the students will need to mend the rift that's grown between them to find it."

"Karen goes deeper into the uncharted part of the woods, where even Nigel has never fully explored. He doesn't know what kind of wildlife she might encounter there, but it becomes clear there are more dangerous things than creatures waiting for her in the wilderness."

"Sander and Calder try to rally their friends and warn them of the coming Horde, while Karen does her best to break free and make it back to the school before it's too late."

"Casey has a plan, and Calder is running out of time to stop him."

"NEW STORY ARC! The results of the election turn the students against their allies, and Karen learns more about the Aboriginal people and their control over the power of the Woods."

"Synopsis: Calder can't shake his addictions, but he's not the only one with a dangerous problem."

"Calder isn't strong enough, and Isaac gets caught messing with dangerous powers."

"The Horde is coming."

"Karen leads the survivors into the woods to regroup and plan revenge."

"Calder and Sander team up in the hopes of saving Karen from herself, while the rest of the crew try to gather forces in the hopes of taking on The Horde. "

"Karen reveals to the leaders of The Horde and Bay Point that one of their own knows how to activate the Black City and take full control of the planet, terrifying everyone."

"Sacrifices will be made, and not everyone will live to see tomorrow. "

"The final year of The Woods begins here, as our crew comes to terms with the fallout from last issue. "

"The war between The Horde and New London claims more lives as Isaac goes deeper into the Black City. "

"The crew's assault on the Black City continues as the Horde threatens to overwhelm the forces of New London."

"Writer: James Tynion IV Artist: Michael Dialynas Cover Artist: Michael Dialynas Synopsis: Isaac continues to string the group along on his mission to return everyone to Earth, but Karen is convinced he's hiding something and is determined to uncover it."

"It's been two long years since Bay Point Prep was transported to this alien forest, and everyone has given up hope of ever returning to Earth...but what if they could?"

"As Karen, Ben, and Sander regroup to make one final assault on Isaac and the Black City, those left on Earth struggle with the recent revelations that the Bay Point students are still alive."

"The final war erupts as the forces of good and evil on the alien moon collide, with the students' path back to Earth hanging in the balance."

"Karen is anxious to end Isaac's plan, but first they must team up with an unlikely ally."

"Final arc starts here! As war rages on the alien moon, those back on Earth put together one last attempt to bring Bay Point home. "

"The war rages on both at home and in the stars, and not everyone will make it out alive."

"The penultimate issue of this GLAAD Award-winning series! As the end nears, more lives are lost in the great battle between the alien moon and humanity itself."

"Series finale! The students of Bay Point Preparatory High School spend their final days in the forests of the alien moon."