What a great year 2022 has been for fans of AWA, we have had some really exceptional series come out as the year went on. Looking back over the release schedule, we had 5 series spill over from 2021 to finish their runs, Telepaths, Out, Knighted, Hotell Vol 2 and The Crimson Cage.
2022 brought us numerous new series to enjoy….
The Fourth Man - a murder mystery with a difference, Jeff McComsey and Mike Deodato did a great job with this series, there were some great cameos in this series throughout, it's definitely one where the cast has already been picked for the movie.
Primos - This series was the first dual language release from AWA, both in English and Spanish and it was also the first series to get a second print of the first issue.
Hit Me - This was the third AWA series from Christa Faust, and I think she just gets better and better. Set in the 90s this series was a great read that kept you coming back for more to see if Lulu can survive this crazy night.
The Joneses - Set in the Resistance Universe, this series was a bit different as it kept things more at a family level as we see the Joneses struggle against the tide of Reborn hate sweeping their city. This was a highlight of mine as Michael Moreci actually sent me an advanced copy of the first issue so I was able to read it a couple of weeks ahead of time, I was well chuffed to say the least.
Devil’s Highway Vol 2 - The first of the follow up, this series was a great continuation and really took the overall story to the next level, here's hoping for a volume 3.
NewThink - This series really took me by surprise, I knew it was going to be good but some of the issues really blew me away, issue 4 was my highest rated issue of the year with a well deserved 10 out of 10.
Absolution - The first of two Peter Milligan series, this series was so gritty and violent and made some interesting comments on society and what an ending….
Sacrament - This was the second Peter Milligan series, this time it was science vs religion and a test of faith
E-Ratic Recharged - this series picks up from the first series and just hits the ground running, the last issue of the series isn't out until Feb but I am sure it will finish the run off with a bang.
Year Zero Vol 0 - The last new series of the year and it's the third instalment of the fan favourite zombie series, this time we are right back at the start of the infection, again we are waiting for the series finale but so far it's been a great addition to the Year Zero family.
We also had a couple of one shots in ET ER Vol 2 and the Climate Crisis Chronicles and also a special collection called The Resistance Universe the origins, collecting the first volume of Resistance and the first issue of all the other series set within the Resistance Universe, this is not only a great collectors item but a great way to dive into the AWA shared universe.
What have we got coming up in 2023?
We have been teased with the first 3 new series coming out and they are looking so so good.
January will see the release of Trojan, a mix of fantasy and dark reality, this series looks like it could even give Devil’s Highway a run for its money in the disturbing stakes.
February brings us the supernatural thrill Black Tape, this series seems like it's going to be a smash hit already and have you seen all the covers??
March sees the release of Cullen Bunn’s Red Zone, a suspense/action thriller that is sure to be amazing, and I would imagine with the Deodato art this will be next level.
We also have the conclusions of E-Ratic Recharged and Year Zero Vol 0.
And this is all just the start……what more do they have in store for us??
I have said it before and I will say it again 2023 is the year of AWA
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