COMICS: First Look At Mark Waid's New Graphic Novel THE RISE AND FALL OF AXIOM
Superman: Birthright writer Mark Waid's new 144-page graphic novel, The Rise and Fall of Axiom, is now available, and you can check out the cover and a lettered preview after the jump...
"Our Greatest Hero Has Become Our Worst Nightmare." Irredeemable writer Mark Waid will once again delve into the ramifications of having a being with God-like powers watching over us in Legendary Comics' The Rise and Fall of Axiom, which is in stores now.
The story deals with a pair of alien lovers that come to earth and use their powers to attempt to usher in an era of peace. As you can imagine, that doesn't work out so well.
Check out a preview featuring artwork from from Ed Benes and Dinei Ribeiro, and also a synopsis which will give you a better idea of what to expect.
Axiom and Thena, aliens from another world, arrive on earth and exhibit extraordinary powers. Benevolent and godlike, they cure humanity's ills and usher in an era of peace, prosperity and complacency. A series of tragic events reveals another side of Axiom: humanity's savior becomes its worst nightmare. A Defense Department analyst, armed with only scientific knowledge and courageous spirit takes on the turned hero in a fight for mankind's survival!
Writer: Mark Waid
Penciler: Ed Benes
Colorist: Dinei Ribeiro
Price: $19.99
144 Pages
About The Author:
Mark Cassidy is a writer, photographer, amateur filmmaker, and Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic from Dublin, Ireland.