{"product_id":"ec-cruel-universe-vol-1-9781637157855","title":"EC Cruel Universe Vol. 1","description":"\u003cb\u003eCompelled to OBLIVION, driven to ENTROPY, all life in our cosmos can only end in one place: COMPLETE ANNIHILATION! For the first time in 70 years, the limitless fury of EC Comics rages back to life to shred the very fabric of the universe itself--and wrench bizarre tales of time and space into our dimensional plane!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOur guides across this riveting introduction to a cosmic maelstrom of strange extraterrestrial entities, malevolent scientists, and terrifying technological catastrophe? Learn to fear the void with the irradiated imaginations of writers Corinna Bechko (\u003ci\u003eInvisible Republic\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Space Between\u003c\/i\u003e), Christopher Cantwell (\u003ci\u003eThanos\u003c\/i\u003e), Chris Condon (\u003ci\u003eThat Texas Blood\u003c\/i\u003e), Matt Kindt (\u003ci\u003eBRZRKR\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMind MGMT\u003c\/i\u003e), Stephanie Phillips (\u003ci\u003ePhoenix\u003c\/i\u003e), Ben H. Winters (\u003ci\u003eThe Last Policeman\u003c\/i\u003e), and more as they collide with the wondrously destructive visions of artists Jonathan Case (\u003ci\u003eGreen River Killer\u003c\/i\u003e), Kano (Gotham Central), David Lapham (\u003ci\u003eStray Bullets\u003c\/i\u003e), Alison Sampson (\u003ci\u003eDepartment of Truth\u003c\/i\u003e), Artyom Topilin (\u003ci\u003eI Hate This Place\u003c\/i\u003e), Caitlin Yarsky (\u003ci\u003eBlack Hammer: Reborn\u003c\/i\u003e) and many more! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe unpredictable return of EC Comics continues here with the quantum comics event of the millennium! Galaxies will collapse. Space-time will be distorted. And your very will to exist, too, shall be broken. . . . Just remember: It's all in the name of SCIENCE! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eCollecting \u003ci\u003eCruel Universe\u003c\/i\u003e #1-5.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCorinna Bechko \u003c\/b\u003eis a Hugo and Eisner Award-nominated New York Times bestselling author. Her work includes \u003ci\u003eInvisible Republic, Star Wars: Legacy, Savage Hulk, Angel, Once Upon a Time, Court of the Dead, Green Lantern: Earth One\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Expanse\u003c\/i\u003e. Corinna lives in Los Angeles, where she works with dinosaurs and rescues parrots. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eChris Condon\u003c\/b\u003e is the low-down dirty scoundrel behind the ongoing Image Comic series \u003ci\u003eThat Texas Blood\u003c\/i\u003e and its acclaimed Wild West spinoff, \u003ci\u003eThe Enfield Gang Massacre\u003c\/i\u003e, both with artist Jacob Phillips. He waded deep into bayou waters to adapt Barry Gifford's \u003ci\u003eNight People\u003c\/i\u003e for Oni Press and has not been the same since. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatt Kindt\u003c\/b\u003e is a Harvey Award-winning and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e-bestselling writer and artist of comics and graphic novels. His work includes \u003ci\u003eMIND MGMT\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBRZRKR\u003c\/i\u003e (with Keanu Reeves), \u003ci\u003eBang!\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEniac\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRevolver\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e3 Story\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSuper Spy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e2 Sisters\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003ePistolwhip\u003c\/i\u003e. He has been nominated for four Eisner Awards and three Harvey Awards (and won once). His work has been published in French, Spanish, Italian, and German. The author lives in St. Louis, Missouri, with his wife and \u003ci\u003eDept H\u003c\/i\u003e. collaborator, the colorist and artist Sharlene Kindt. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eStephanie Phillips\u003c\/b\u003e is an American writer known for comics and graphic novels such as \u003ci\u003eHarley Quinn\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBatman: Legends of the Dark Knight\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSensational Wonder Woman\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Butcher of Pari\u003c\/i\u003es. Her stories and comics have appeared with DC Comics, AfterShock Comics, Dark Horse, Oni Press, Top Cow\/Image Comics, Heavy Metal, and more. Stephanie also holds a PhD in English. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCullen Bunn\u003c\/b\u003e is the writer of comic books such \u003ci\u003eThe Sixth Gun\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eShadow Roads\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Damned, \u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Helheim\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003efor Oni Press. He has also written titles including\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eHarrow County\u003c\/i\u003e (Dark Horse), \u003ci\u003eUncanny X-Men\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eDeadpool Kills the Marvel Universe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e(Marvel). Cullen claims to have worked as an alien autopsy specialist, rodeo clown, pro wrestling manager, and sasquatch wrangler. He has fought for his life against mountain lions and performed on stage as the world's youngest hypnotist. Buy him a drink sometime and he'll tell you all about it. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJ. Holtham\u003c\/b\u003e is an American screenwriter, best known for his work on TV shows such as \u003ci\u003eCloak and Dagger\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJessica Jones\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eSupergirl\u003c\/i\u003e. He recently broke into Marvel Comics with Bishop- War College, and is bringing back fan favorite nineties character, Night Thrasher, for his first solo series in 30 years. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eZac Thompson \u003c\/b\u003eis a multidisciplinary writer from Prince Edward Island, Canada. He is best known for his work at Marvel Comics, including the eco-horror title \u003ci\u003eKa-Zar: Lord of the Savage Land\u003c\/i\u003e and showrunning the \u003ci\u003eAge of X-Man\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eevent. He has also written characters like Batman and Swamp Thing at DC Comics. In 2017, Zac released his critically acclaimed debut graphic novel, \u003ci\u003eThe Dregs\u003c\/i\u003e. His 2018 follow up, \u003ci\u003eCome Into Me\u003c\/i\u003e, was named one of the Best 100 Horror Comics of All Time by Paste magazine. In 2021, his science-fiction horror series \u003ci\u003eI Breathed A Body\u003c\/i\u003e was called one of the best comics of the year by SYFY. In 2022, Thompson's original screenplay \u003ci\u003eThe Replacer\u003c\/i\u003e was selected for production financing from Telefilm Canada. Zac has also written stories for Vice, Huff Post, IGN, Seraphim Films, Image Comics, and many other publications. When Zac's not out foraging for mushrooms or cycling, you can find him at the cinema or walking his dog, Astra. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKano\u003c\/b\u003e is the pseudonym of Spanish comic book artist Jose Ángel Cano López. Kano began his career at the age of 13, editing Spanish-language comics fanzines. At 15, he was already doing layouts and design work for Planeta-DeAgostini. Kano is a founding member of the Spanish magazine about comics, \u003ci\u003eKrazy Comics\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as the Phoenix Studio, which provided design, illustration, and publishing services and was eventually merged with Camaleón Ediciones, a publishing house that Kano worked for in his early days. He has worked for both DC and Marvel Comics. He worked on a long run of \u003ci\u003eAction Comics\u003c\/i\u003e, including the \"Emperor Joker\" storyline, as well as \u003ci\u003eGotham Central\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eSwamp Thing\u003c\/i\u003e. He worked on \u003ci\u003eDaredevil\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eIron Fist\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMan Thing\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBeta Ray Bill Godhunter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003efor Marvel, as well as others. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDan McDaid is a comics writer and artist from Scotland. Following a well regarded run on the UK \u003ci\u003eDoctor Who \u003c\/i\u003eMagazine, he co-created cosmic comedy drama \u003ci\u003eJersey Gods\u003c\/i\u003e for Image Comics and cult hit \u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eShare\u003c\/i\u003e for Oni Press. Since then he has worked on such properties as \u003ci\u003eJudge Dredd\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFirefly\u003c\/i\u003e, co-developed and drew TKO's \u003ci\u003eThe\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eFearsome Doctor Fang\u003c\/i\u003e, and collaborated several times with fellow Scottish legend Irvine Welsh. He lives in a draughty old building overlooking the river Tay. \u003ci\u003eDega\u003c\/i\u003e is his first graphic novel. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCaitlin Yarsky\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eis a comic book artist based in Portland, Oregon. Her first two series were Sean Lewis' \u003ci\u003eCoyotes\u003c\/i\u003e and Bliss at Image Comics. She was the main artist for Jeff Lemire's \u003ci\u003eBlack Hammer Reborn\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eseries at Dark Horse, drew a DC one-shot called \u003ci\u003eOlympus: Rebirth\u003c\/i\u003e with Becky Cloonan and Michael Conrad, and has since drawn \u003ci\u003eCatwoman\u003c\/i\u003e and back-ups for \u003ci\u003eShazam\u003c\/i\u003e (with variant covers from different publishers in between). She is currently working for DC and has started writing and drawing her own series. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJonathan Case\u003c\/b\u003e is a cartoonist from the great Pacific Northwest. His 2015 graphic novel, \u003ci\u003eThe New Deal\u003c\/i\u003e (author\/artist, Dark Horse), was a nominee for the Reuben, Harvey, and Oregon Book awards for best graphic album. In 2012, he won an Eisner Award for \u003ci\u003eGreen River Killer, A True Detective Story \u003c\/i\u003e(Dark Horse). His other books include \u003ci\u003eDear Creature\u003c\/i\u003e (author\/artist, Dark Horse), \u003ci\u003eBatman '66 \u003c\/i\u003e(artist, DC), \u003ci\u003eSuperman: American Alien\u003c\/i\u003e (artist, DC), and \u003ci\u003eOver the Garden Wall: Distillatoria\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eOver the Garden Wall: Circus Friends\u003c\/i\u003e (author, BOOM!). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eArtyom Topilin\u003c\/b\u003e is a Russian artist who has worked on such titles as \u003ci\u003eI Hate This Place\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCreepshow, Night People\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eCruel Universe\u003c\/i\u003e. Give him a monster and lots of cartoonishly over-the-top violence to draw and he will be happy! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eJavier Ferna´ndez\u003c\/b\u003e is a comic book artist from Granada, Spain, known for his interior art and covers for DC Comics as well as the #1 bestselling book of 2021 -- \u003ci\u003eKing Spawn\u003c\/i\u003e. His first professional job was in 2010, working on titles for Kickstart Comics. In 2011, he began working with Marvel Comics on \u003ci\u003eCaptain Americ\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003ea\u003c\/i\u003e. He also worked on a series of \u003ci\u003eMagneto\u003c\/i\u003e issues in 2014. Since 2011, Javier has been a regular on many successful DC Comics titles, such as \u003ci\u003eNightwing\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDetective Comics\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTeen Titans\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJustice League\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGreen Arrow\u003c\/i\u003e, and many more.In 2021, Javier began working as lead artist on \u003ci\u003eKing Spawn\u003c\/i\u003e, one of Todd McFarlane's expanded Spawn Universe titles, published by Image Comics. Currently, he continues working on upcoming issues of this modern classic, where his sequential storytelling is beyond compare. He also has recently created some amazing covers for \u003ci\u003ePredator\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew Mutants\u003c\/i\u003e, and a short story about Spiderman in the bestseller \u003ci\u003eMarvel Zombies: Black, White \u0026amp; Blood\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Lapham \u003c\/b\u003ebegan his career in the comic industry at the age of twenty working at Valiant Comics learning his craft illustrating and helping to create many original titles, including \u003ci\u003eShadowman\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHarbinger\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eRai\u003c\/i\u003e. He left Valiant to work at Defiant Comics where he co-created \u003ci\u003eWarriors Of Plasm\u003c\/i\u003e with Jim Shooter. David turned his back on the superhero genre in 1995 to co-found the independent publishing company, El Capitan Books, which began publishing David's comic series \u003ci\u003eStray Bullets\u003c\/i\u003e. Lapham has won Eisner Awards for his work on \u003ci\u003eStray Bullets\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eMurder Me Dead\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeomacs\u003c\/b\u003e is an Italian comic book artist based in Rome, Italy. In Italy, Leomacs has worked extensively for Sergio Bonelli Editore drawing Tex and Dylan Dog. For DC Comics, he has recently collaborated on Lucifer and the seven-part Hill House Comics thriller Basketful of Heads written by Joe Hill. He has drawn the French graphic novel The Invisible Mountain, written by Pierre Makyo and Frédéric Richaud, published by Delcourt. Leomacs and Riccardo La Bella collaborated on the graphic novel Apprendre à maîtriser son destin, Mémoire Vive written by Pierre Makyo for Glénat édition. Leomacs has collaborated as a storyboard artist with Colingwood \u0026amp; Co. for the animated series Horrid Henry. He has also realized storyboards and animated sequences for the film Nessuno mi troverá directed by Egidio Eronico. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRiley Rossmo\u003c\/b\u003e is an illustrator and creator currently making comics and character designs. He started illustrating in 2004 where he mostly worked in advertising, editorial illustration, and character design. His first comic series, \u003ci\u003eProof\u003c\/i\u003e, from Image, came out in 2007. Since then he's made comics with Image Comics (\u003ci\u003eCowboy Ninja Viking\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGreen Wake\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBedlam\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRasputin\u003c\/i\u003e), Marvel (\u003ci\u003eDaken\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Dark\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWolverine\u003c\/i\u003e) and currently DC Comics (\u003ci\u003eBatman\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBatman\/Shadow\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eConstantine the Hellblazer\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSuicide Squad\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWonder Woman\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMartian Manhunter\u003c\/i\u003e). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Rubín\u003c\/b\u003e is a Spanish cartoonist born in Ourense, Galicia, in 1977. He's the visionary creator behind \u003ci\u003eThe Hero\u003c\/i\u003e, co-creator and illustrator on \u003ci\u003eEther\u003c\/i\u003e with Matt Kindt, \u003ci\u003eCosmic Detective\u003c\/i\u003e with Matt Kindt and Jeff Lemire, \u003ci\u003eBattling Boy: The Rise of Aurora West\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003ewith Paul Pope and J.T. Petty, \u003ci\u003eRumble\u003c\/i\u003e with John Arcudi, the Eisner nominated \u003ci\u003eBeowulf\u003c\/i\u003e graphic novel with Santiago García, and \u003ci\u003eGrand Hotel Abyss\u003c\/i\u003e with Marcos Prior, among others. David lives in a town close to Madrid, Spain, with his family and a dog. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlison Sampson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eis an award winning London-based artist, drawing comics and illustrations in the fields of horror (\u003ci\u003eHellboy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWinnebago Graveyard\u003c\/i\u003e, the 2023 Eisner nominated \u003ci\u003eDepartment of Truth\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWerewolf by Night\u003c\/i\u003e), fantasy (\u003ci\u003eSleeping Beautie\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003es\u003c\/i\u003e Vols. 1 \u0026amp; 2), science fiction (\u003ci\u003eThe Blue Tarantula\u003c\/i\u003e), and adventure (\u003ci\u003eHit-Girl: India\u003c\/i\u003e), and more. 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In 2017, he was the executive producer and head writer for two seasons of \u003ci\u003eThe Nib\u003c\/i\u003e animation produced by Topic with Augenblick Studios. Bors's comics have appeared in \u003ci\u003eThe Nation, The Guardian, Village Voice, CNN, The Intercept\u003c\/i\u003e, and were collected in the book \u003ci\u003eWe Should Improve Society Somewhat.\u003c\/i\u003e He also drew the graphic novel \u003ci\u003eWar Is Boring\u003c\/i\u003e, written by David Axe, and edits comics for \u003ci\u003eIn These Times\u003c\/i\u003e magazine. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eChristopher Cantwell is an American writer, producer, and director who has worked in television, film, and comic books. He is best known as one of the two co-creators of the TV series \u003ci\u003eHalt and Catch Fire\u003c\/i\u003e, for which he also served as a producer, showrunner, screenwriter, and director. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eBen H. 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