This October, Image Comics debuts a brand new historical fantasy mystery series, Goners, from writer Jacob Semahn (Marvel Universe Ultimate Spider-Man) and artist Jorge Corona (Teen Titans Go!). The series focuses on the Latimer Family, who have been protecting humanity from paranormal assault for generations.
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“‘Oh, God. I’ve become my father.’ This is a line we’ve all heard before. Something that creeps up in the back of one’s brain and surprises them with the familiarity of the actions taken,” said Semahn. “Goners explores the themes of commitment and family. How far should one blindly follow those that came before? Be it soldier. Radical. Socialite. We all bear the weight of lineage. Some more than others. But it’s there. Waiting to bubble up.”
“It’s an epic adventure wrapped in ghosts and monsters,” explained Corona. “It takes me back to my childhood, to the movies and cartoons I grew up with. And that is exactly where I’m taking inspiration for the art. Jake did a beautiful job plotting and orchestrating this story, as soon as I’m done with each issue I can’t wait to get the next script. From the beginning Jake and I agreed that we wanted to give the story more than just a narrative style but also a very specific look for the art. It’s a modern day story with a lot of classic horror and science fiction imagery to create a world that resembles ours but hides secrets behind every wall.”
Goners looks to blend the mythic and mortal worlds, providing readers with an alternate history ripe with supernatural threats and unusual technologies.
Goners #1 arrives in stores October 22 and is priced at $2.99. It can be pre-ordered with Diamond Code AUG140543.
