[quote]THE MERCENARY SEA #1
Written by: Kel Symons.
Art by: Mathew Reynolds.
Cover by: Mathew Reynolds.
Description: « Nice Work If You Can Get It. » Action and adventure set in 1938-The South Seas. Japan has invaded China. War in Europe is imminent. Ex-bootlegger Jack Harper captains The Venture, a refitted German U-Boat, with a crew of expats, mercenaries and treasure hunters. They do whatever it takes to stay afloat, often running up against pirates, headhunters, spies, and soldiers. They’re always one step away from the greatest score of their lives…or their certain demise.
Pages: 32.
Price: $2.99.
In stores: Feb. 12. [/quote]
[quote]The Mercenary Sea #2
Story by Kel Symons
Art by Matthew Reynolds
Cover by Matthew Reynolds
Publisher Image Comics
Cover Price: $2.99
Release Date Wed, March 12th, 2014
« RED SAILS AT SUNSET »
When the Venture is damaged in a trap laid by the Chinese admiral after Captain Jack Harper’s head, he’s forced to take the job offered by the mysterious American agent, Mr. Taylor, to rescue a British spy trapped behind enemy lines.[/quote]
[quote]MERCENARY SEA #3
Written by: Kel Symons.
Art by: Mathew Reynolds.
Cover by: Mathew Reynolds.
Description: « Between The Devil and The Deep Blue Sea. » Jack Harper and the crew of the Venture slip into enemy waters to rescue a British spy, code named « Top Hat. » Only their old adversary, Captain Tono of the Imperial Japanese Navy, spoils the party.
Pages: 32.
Price: $2.99.
In stores: April 16. [/quote]
[quote]MERCENARY SEA #4
Written by: Kel Symons.
Art by: Mathew Reynolds.
Covers by: Mathew Reynolds.
Description: « Mad Dogs and Englishmen. » Stranded in a Chinese fishing village, Jack and company must rescue the British spy « Top Hat, » who’s been captured by Japanese soldiers.
Pages: 32.
Price: $2.99.
In stores: May 21. [/quote]
[quote]The Mercenary Sea #5
Story by Kel Symons
Art by Mathew Reynolds
Cover by Mathew Reynolds
Publisher Image Comics
Cover Price: $2.99
Release Date Wed, June 25th, 2014
MARCH OF THE GRENADIERS The crew of the Venture teams with a band of Chinese guerillas to rescue “comfort women” held captive by Japanese soldiers.[/quote]
[quote]The Mercenary Sea #6
Story by Kel Symons
Art by Mathew Reynolds
Cover by Mathew Reynolds
Publisher Image Comics
Cover Price: $2.99
Release Date Wed, July 30th, 2014
“TOP HAT, WHITE LIE, AND TALES” Jack and Evelyn, a.k.a. “Top Hat,” are captured by Tono, locking the outclassed Venture into combat with a top-of-theline Japanese destroyer.[/quote]
[quote]THE MERCENARY SEA #7
Written by Kel Symons
Art by Mathew Reynolds
Published by Image Comics
Release Date: November 5, 2014
“JOHNNY ONE-NOTE”
The book BuzzFeed calls one of the top indie comics you should read returns with an all-new adventure. Jack Harper, captain of the Venture, tracks down clues about the legend of Koji Ra from an antiquities dealer in occupied China.[/quote]