Eisner Award winning writer Skottie Young and Eisner Award nominated artist Jorge Corona—the team behind Eisner Award nominated Middlewest and Bram Stoker Award nominated The Me You Love In The Dark—reunite for an all-new story titled, Ain’t No Grave. This five issue miniseries is set to launch in May from Image Comics.
Ain’t No Grave is best described as a genre-bending, original macabre Western/Fantasy tale for mature readers—an Unforgiven-style journey through a Guillermo Del Toro-esque lens.
“Jorge and I are back at it again and I can’t wait for people to get their hands on this genre bending western tale we’ve been weaving," said Young.
Ryder put her violent past behind her when she fell in love and became a mother. But that was before she learned it was all going to be taken away. Now she’ll have to pick up her guns once again and ride to kill the one behind the threat. Who just happens to be Death.
Corona added: « Without spoiling too much of the plot, Ain’t No Grave takes some of my favorite elements from our previous books and merges them into a dark fantasy story wrapped in all the violence of a classic western. It feels good to be back working with Skottie and the team. »
Ain’t No Grave #1 will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, May 8 and will be an eye-popping, extra-length issue with enough story to get readers hooked instantly.
AIN’T NO GRAVE #2 (OF 5)
Series: Ain’t No Grave
Arriving: June 12, 2024
Lunar Code: 0424IM253BUY
Cover price: $3.99
Ryder seeks out Death in the city of Cypress, but quickly realizes that Death is on the hunt for her as well. She’s a wanted woman and every bullet in this dark place is looking to put her in a grave.
Lu le premier. J’aime beaucoup. Les planches sont belles, les couleurs de Beaulieu sont toujours aussi efficaces, et Young alors d’en avoir sous le coude pour cette histoire en 5 parties. Du coup, je viens de préco les 2 et 3.
AIN’T NO GRAVE #3 (OF 5)
Series: Ain’t No Grave
Arriving: July 10, 2024
Lunar Code: 0524IM271BUY
Cover price: $3.99
Ryder is aboard a riverboat where she must gamble her fate against the mysterious Madam Gates. If she plays her cards right, Death will be within her sights. If not, this will be her last trip down any river.
AIN’T NO GRAVE #4 (OF 5)
Series: Ain’t No Grave
Arriving: August 7, 2024
Lunar Code: 0624IM273BUY
Cover price: $3.99
Ryder washes up on the shores of an abandoned mine and finds herself buried under her past, present, and future in this hauntingly loud silent issue.
Aint No Grave #5 (of 5)
Series: Ain’t No Grave
Arriving: September 4, 2024
Lunar Code: 0724IM327Buy
Cover price: $3.99
MINISERIES FINALE
Ryder challenges Death and it accepts, but is she ready to lose what’s at stake if her aim is not steady and true? Will the life she’s led inform the death she wants…or deserves?