Atilio Rojo – illustratör

Genetic manipulation, paradox, alternative histories, and much more are included in this 128-page anthology of hard science fiction and genre stories! From some of the best up-and-coming talent in comics comes a mind-bending look at what makes us human.

From the writer of Jurassic World Evolution, The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena, and Wanted: Weapons of Fate comes a revenge tale that spans millennia! No good deed goes unpunished. When Mercedes Oro, a young missionary on the outskirts of a small frontier town, takes in and cares for a dying outlaw, the outlaw’s gang repays her by attacking her mission, killing her family, stealing the golden artifacts she swore to protect, and leaving her for dead with a dagger through her heart. Unbeknownst to the gang, the cursed dagger resurrects Mercedes, and she is reborn as St. Mercy, an avenging angel of death. Now, she’s out to recover her gold and deal violent retribution to those who wronged her, all while confronting Toctollissica, the spirit in the cursed Incan artifact that’s keeping her amongst the living. Collects ST. MERCY #1-4

Mercedes Oro finds herself immortal, forever tethered to the cursed ancient Incan gold, and in constant struggle with the Incan gods who deem her both a threat and an opportunity. Now, with the spirit of Toctolissica inside her, and her demon sister Quispe beside her, Mercy heads to 1930s Hollywood - a different golden age with gods of its own. Will Mercy’s  newfound star power be enough to hold the past at bay, or will the power of the gods force her into a bloody center of a conflict even if she can’t survive? Collects: ST. MERCY: GODLAND issues #1-4

A tale of vengeful retribution, ST. MERCY pits the Incan Empire against the American West—and features two strong, determined young women who must defy authority and ultimately embrace their destiny. Mercedes Oro finds herself immortal, forever tethered to the cursed ancient Incan gold and in constant struggle with the Incan gods who deem her both a threat and an opportunity. Now, with the spirit of Toctolissica inside her, and her demon sister Quispe beside her, Mercy heads to 1930s Hollywood—a different golden age with gods of its own. Will Mercy’s newfound star power be enough to hold the past at bay, or will the power of the gods force her into a bloody center of a conflict even if she can’t survive? Collects ST. MERCY: GODLAND #1-4

Eight centuries in the future, a group of cybernetic deities the IXth Generation have awakened to find themselves in charge of a world kneeling at their feet and faced with an ancient evil known as the Darkness. But instead of unifying against this common enemy, the IXs have fallen into bitter infighting and territorial battles, risking the fate of the world they were meant to rule. Will the discovery of other ancient Artifacts„including Aphrodite IX''s wielding of the Witchblade bring hope to this barren future? And will the Protocol be fulfilled... or subverted?

MINISERIES PREMIERE In ST. MERCY: GODLAND, Mercedes Oro finds herself immortal, forever tethered to the cursed ancient Incan gold, and in constant struggle with the Incan gods who deem her both a threat and an opportunity. Now, with the spirit of Toctolissica inside her, and her demon sister Quispe beside her, Mercy heads to 1930s Hollywood—a different golden age with gods of its own. Will Mercy’s newfound star power be enough to hold the past at bay, or will the power of the gods force her into the bloody center of a conflict even she can’t survive?

Following her glamorous new movie star friend, Lupe, to Golden Age Hollywood, Mercy quickly realizes she can’t leave her past behind; the Incan gods have found her in this burgeoning land of dreams. Now, confronting a truth she cannot escape, Mercy and her sister-in-blood Quispe find themselves battling against their ancient curse in a world where nothing is real, illusion is a craft, and magic is immortalized on celluloid to entertain the masses.

The violent life Mercy hoped to escape has followed her to Hollywood as the ancient gods are determined to reclaim their gold. Now, with the help of a rising star named Scott, Mercy is determined to end the curse that torments her and her ancient Incan sisters Quispe and Toctollissica. But her new circle of celebrity friends are not all who they appear to be, and they have plans of their own…plans that may end Mercy’s immortality in a whirlwind of blood.

MINISERIES FINALE As **ST. MERCY: GODLAND **reaches its explosive conclusion, hidden truths reveal themselves, and Mercy must accept that longtime friends aren’t necessarily her allies anymore. The gods have demanded blood, and Hollywood is prepared to deliver as Mercy finally comes to terms with her immortality. But will her final sacrifice be enough?