We're always excited to see Dark Horse announce a new comic under the Berger Books imprint, which is helmed by former Vertigo Executive Editor Karen Berger. IGN can exclusively reveal the newest addition to the Berger Books line, a time travel-themed graphic novel called Backflash.
Backflash is created by writer Mat Johnson (Inconegro) and artist Steve Lieber (Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen, Whiteout). The creative team also includes colorist Lee Loughridge (Fables) and letterer Clem Robins (Abe Sapien). Check out Lieber's cover art below:
Here's Dark Horse's official description for the graphic novel:
Presented by acclaimed and award-winning creators, writer Mat Johnson (Incognegro, Pym) and artist Steve Lieber (Detective Comics, Hawkman), Backflash tells the story of Devin, whose life is spiraling out of control, until he discovers the impossible: by touching an article of family memorabilia, he can travel back in time, mentally reliving the best moments of his past while escaping his problems of the present. But the more Devin "backflashes" he finds himself on a trail of family mystery and betrayal. On this hunt for a truth that was never supposed to come to light, Devin must come to terms with his past if he wants any chance at a future.
"I’ve been Steve Lieber’s number one fan since reading The Superior Foes of Spider-Man,” said Johnson in a statement. “Not only are his illustrations gorgeous, but their mix of humorand heart are totally unique in the comics landscape. It was a bucket-list dream to teamup with Steve, and even more special to do so on such a personal project, inspired as it is by the recent loss of my mom. Having the project benefit from the editing of the legendary Karen Berger made it all even more magical.”
I’ve been a huge fan of Mat's work since Pym and Incognegro, and it's been a tremendous privilege to work with him on Backflash,” said Lieber. “Every moment of this story is full of humor and pathos and true-to-life observation."
“It’s been a thrill working with Mat again, and Steve for the first time--two masterful storytellers at the top of their game,” said Berger. “Together they deliver a delightfully strange and fresh take on time travel, full of emotional power and sly wit. It’s a hell of a ride!”
Backflash is 104 pages long and is priced at $22.99. The book will be released in bookstores on November 12 and comic shops on November 13.
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