AFTERSHOCK COMICS FOR MAY

AFTERSHOCK GENESIS #1

Written and art by various.

In this one special volume, readers get several exclusive items:

* A special Zero chapter of Paul Jenkins' daring new AfterShock series -- not to be printed or seen anywhere else!

* An exclusive prelude to Joe Pruett and Szymon Kudranksi's Black-Eyed Kids series.

* Previews of upcoming AfterShock series from top name creators!

* A look back to AfterShock #1 issues that you may have missed!

All of this and more in this specially low-priced issue!

40 pages, $1.

INSEXTS #6

Written by Marguerite Bennett, art and cover by Ariela Kristantina.

In the first of a two-part finale, Lady and Mariah descend into the lair of the ancient Hag. There the lovers combat a hideous evil that has taken hold of the stolen women and the servants in its thrall...

32 pages, $3.99.

AMERICAN MONSTER #4

Written by Brian Azzarello, art and cover by Juan Doe.

The smallest of towns oft times make for the biggest happenings... and the small burg that Theo Montclaire has decided to call home is no exception. Shotguns, betrayal, perversion and explosions. Just a few of the ingredients that make up the ass-kicking meal known as American Monster.

32 pages, $3.99.

SECOND SIGHT #4

Written by David Hine, art and cover by Alberto Ponticelli.

History repeats itself as Ray Pilgrim finds himself at a murder scene with blood on his hands. He's losing control and the people closest to him could be the next to die. This supernatural thriller from Aftershock heats up with this issue!

32 pages, $3.99.

STRAYER #4

Written by Justin Jordan, art and cover by Juan Gedeon.

Normal, everyday Kashas are usually quite the problem for Strayer, so why is he happy to see a giant one? This action-packed series full of swords, monsters and adventure takes no rest as Justin Jordan and Juan Gedeon kick things into high gear!

32 pages, $3.99.

DREAMING EAGLES #5

Written by Garth Ennis, art by Simon Coleby, cover by Francesco Francavilla.

As the bombing campaign against Hitler's Reich gets going in earnest, the Tuskegee squadrons find themselves facing the elite of the German fighter force. But as word spreads of the red-tailed Mustangs and their exploits against the foe, not everyone on the American side is 100% behind them...

32 pages, $3.99.

ROUGH RIDERS #2

Written by Adam Glass, art and cover by Pat Olliffe.

The year is 1898 and Teddy Roosevelt has put together an incongruous band of dissidents to battle a mysterious force in Cuba. Under the guise of the Spanish American War, Teddy and his "Rough Riders" will try to discover who is truly behind the sinking of the USS MAINE. But as they touch down on Cuban soil, they'll soon discover that the biggest battle, they must fight is the one amongst each other.

32 pages, $3.99.

JACKPOT! #2

Written by Ray Fawkes, art by Marco Failla, cover by Brian Stelfreeze.

Nothing is as it seems when the con artists of JACKPOT! are introduced to the hidden keys of the universe. But will any of them survive the mind-bending, reality-shattering result? Some of them are already starting to die...and return...

32 pages, $3.99.

BLACK-EYED KIDS #2

Written by Joe Pruett, art by Szymon Kudranski, cover by Francesco Francavilla.

The nightmare continues in the aftermath of last issue's shocking ending! They have come. They are death. They are not alone. Who are the mysterious Black-eyed Children and what is their sinister secret? Meredith Williams is a small-time author, content with her small-time fame. Jim Loudin is a pawn store owner who's entire family is either missing or dead. Two common people, strangers to one another, whose lives will never be the same. The BEK will see to that.

32 pages, $3.99.