ASCENDER #1-18 (Jeff Lemire / Dustin Nguyen)

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ASCENDER #1

Written by: Jeff Lemire.

Art by: Dustin Nguyen.

Covers by: Dustin Nguyen.

Description: Set ten years after the conclusion of Descender’s storyline, magic has taken the place of machinery and the rules are very different indeed. Mila, the daughter of Andy and Effie from Descender, spends her days exploring the lonely wilds of the planet Sampson and trying to stay out of the clutches of the evil disciples of the all-powerful vampire witch known only as Mother. But, like her parents, Mila doesn’t like to play by the rules, and when a certain robot pal of her dad’s shows up, nothing will ever be the same!

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: April 24.

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ASCENDER #2

Written by: Jeff Lemire.

Art by: Dustin Nguyen.

Covers by: Dustin Nguyen.

Description: « The Haunted Galaxy, » Part Two (of five). Mila reunites her dad Andy with his old robot pal, Bandit, but their heartwarming reunion doesn’t last for long. It’s forbidden to have robot tech, and soon they’re on the run from a troll militia with a vampire commander. Meanwhile, the vamp witch Mother moves to consolidate power on Gnish.

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: May 29.

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ASCENDER #3

Written by: Jeff Lemire.

Art by: Dustin Nguyen.

Covers by: Dustin Nguyen.

Description: « The Haunted Galaxy, » Part Three (of five). Andy, his feisty daughter Mila, and his faithful companion Bandit flee the deadly Militia and the tranquil life they tried to forge after the events of Descender-dodging Froxes, Giants, and killer Vamps all the while! Plus: revelations of what really happened to Effie, and how they ended up on this strange planet.

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: June 26.

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ASCENDER #4

Written by: Jeff Lemire.

Art by: Dustin Nguyen.

Covers by: Dustin Nguyen.

Description: « The Haunted Galaxy, » Part Four (of five). The series continues as readers catch up with the evil vampire witch Mother inside her floating castle on the planet Mata. She’s been tipped off that a force for hope has come to free the oppressed people of her galaxy, but she won’t give up her power without a star-spanning magical conflagration.

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: July 24.

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ASCENDER #5

Written by: Jeff Lemire.

Art by: Dustin Nguyen.

Cover by: Dustin Nguyen.

Description: End of story arc – « The Haunted Galaxy. » The first arc of the fantasy series comes to a pulse-pounding conclusion! The evil vampire witch Mother discovers that the planet Sampson may hold the secrets to her undoing. While on Sampson, Andy, Mila, and Bandit reunite with an old frenemy fans of Descender will be thrilled to see!

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: August 28.

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“THE DEAD SEA,” Part One The hit fantasy series from powerhouse creative team JEFF LEMIRE and DUSTIN NGUYEN continues! After a bruising escape attempt, Andy finds himself in the clutches of the Militia, which means the murderous Mother can’t be far behind. Meanwhile, Mila books passage on a ship piloted by none other than the irascible Captain Telsa!
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Published: November 27, 2019
Diamond ID: SEP190164
Cover price: $3.99

“THE DEAD SEA,” Part Two As Captain Telsa struggles in the jaws of a massive WereWhale, the secret of what happened to her during the Second Descender attack is finally revealed!
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Artist
Dustin Nguyen
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“THE DEAD SEA,” Part Three The Vamps may rule this strange new universe but that won’t save them from Kanto, The Blood Scrapper—the most badass vampire hunter in the galaxy!
Writer
Jeff Lemire
Artist
Dustin Nguyen
Cover
Dustin Nguyen

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ASCENDER #9

Written by: Jeff Lemire.

Art by: Dustin Nguyen.

Cover by: Dustin Nguyen.

Description: « The Dead Sea, » part four. The evil « Mother » may rule the universe with an iron hand, but even mothers were young once-and after growing up on an ice-covered planet, it’s easy to see why she might have an ice-covered heart, too.

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: Feb. 12.

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ASCENDER #10

Written by: Jeff Lemire.

Art by: Dustin Nguyen.

Cover by: Dustin Nguyen.

Description: « The Dead Sea, » part five. In this stunning story arc conclusion, Andy and his wife-turned-vampire Effie are locked in a life-or-death struggle…with each other. Meanwhile, their daughter Mila encounters the familiar face of a friend thought long gone!

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: March 18.

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Published: July 29, 2020
Diamond ID: APR200245
Age Rating: M
Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction
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“THE DIGITAL MAGE,” Part One Captain Telsa is doing her best to shake off young Mila and Bandit, but things get harder when an old friend wants to tag along—DRILLER, the KILLER ROBOT!
Writer
Jeff Lemire
Artist
Dustin Nguyen
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Published: September 2, 2020
Diamond ID: JUN200236
Age Rating: M
Genres: Action/Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction
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“THE DIGITAL MAGE,” Part Two Last issue saw the return of the beloved Driller, and now another fan-favorite DESCENDER character is set to return…but have they been forever changed? Find out!
Writer
Jeff Lemire
Artist
Dustin Nguyen
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ASCENDER #13

Written by: Jeff Lemire.

Art by: Dustin Nguyen.

Cover by: Dustin Nguyen.

Description: « The Digital Mage, » Part Three. Mila, Driller, Telsa, and the crew finally escape into space and head to the only planet in the galaxy that Mother is too scared to control…Phages!

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: Sept. 30.

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ASCENDER #14

Written by: Jeff Lemire.

Art by: Dustin Nguyen.

Cover by: Dustin Nguyen.

Description: « The Digital Mage, » Part Four. Both the Magical Militia and our heroes converge on the moon of Dirishu, the very place where the Descender saga began, as the forces of magic and man explode in all-out war. Mila and Bandit may hold the key to total Armageddon, but first they will need to complete their quest and discover the true fate of Tim-21!

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: Oct. 28.

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Ascender est en pause le temps que Dustin Nguyen termine l’ultime arc narratif. Le #18 sera le dernier.

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Published: May 26, 2021
Diamond ID: MAR210052
Age Rating: M
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“STAR SEED,” Part One What are the twin hearts of the galaxy? As our heroes reconvene, the origins of man, machine, and the unknown are at last revealed.
Writer
Jeff Lemire
Artist
Dustin Nguyen
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Published: June 23, 2021
Diamond ID: APR210276
Age Rating: M
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“STAR SEED,” Part Two Startling secrets are unveiled as Andy, Effie, and their allies fight to make it off Sampson alive. Meanwhile, Mother’s forces narrow their sights.
Writer
Jeff Lemire
Artist
Dustin Nguyen
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ASCENDER #17

Written by: Jeff Lemire.

Art by: Dustin Nguyen.

Cover by: Dustin Nguyen.

Description: « Star Seed, » Part Three. Penultimate issue! Mila takes a pivotal step forward as magical blows are traded on Dirishu-6, where our heroes find themselves surrounded on all fronts.

Pages: 32.

Price: $3.99.

In stores: July 21.

DERNIER NUMERO !

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Published: August 18, 2021
Diamond ID: JUN210085
Age Rating: M
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“STAR SEED,” Part Four

Concluding the sci-fi/fantasy epic that began in the pages of DESCENDER, JEFF LEMIRE and DUSTIN NGUYEN present the final account of one young robot’s struggle to keep his friends alive as the forces of magic and science meet in a climactic fashion.
Writer
Jeff Lemire
Artist
Dustin Nguyen
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