On Wednesday, September 9th, Image Comics will release WAYWARD Compendium TPB!

JIM ZUB (Conan the Barbarian) and STEVEN CUMMINGS (Star Wars: Hidden Empire) unleashed a supernatural spectacle set against Japan’s engaging culture and mythic monsters, and the story is now collected in a single stellar volume along with insightful cultural essays by ZACK DAVISSON (Ultimate X-Men) and other development work and pin-ups by the creative team.

Here’s a look at the cover, the synopsis, and
preview pages for this week’s release from Image Comics!

WAYWARD Compendium TPB

Written by Jim Zub
Art by Steven Cummings
Colors by Tamra Bonvillain, Ross A. Campbell, Josh Perez, John Rauch & Jim Zub
Colors Assists by Ludwig Olimba & Brittany Peer
Letters by Marshall Dillon
Back Matter by Zack Davisson (Japanese) & Ann Massey O’Regan (Irish)

Covers & Cover Artists:
Steven Cummings w/ Tamra Bonvillain (Cover A)

Collects WAYWARD #1-30

Rori Lane is trying to start a new life when she reunites with her mother in Japan, but ancient creatures lurking in the shadows sense something hidden deep within her, threatening everything she holds dear. Can she unlock the secrets of her power before it’s too late?


About Image Comics:

Image Comics is a comic book and graphic novel publisher founded in 1992 by a group of bestselling artists and has gone on to become the second largest comics publisher in the United States. The company currently has six individuals on the Board of Directors: Robert Kirkman, Erik Larsen, Todd McFarlane, Marc Silvestri, Jim Valentino, and Eric Stephenson. Image publishes comics and graphic novels in nearly every genre, style, and format imaginable. Its titles run the gamut of science fiction, fantasy, romance, horror, crime, humor, and are created by the top artists and writers working in the medium today.


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