The Eisner Award-winning team behind the dystopian world of Lazarus are returning for Lazarus: Fallen — the final chapter!
Image Comics has announced that Greg Rucka (The Old Guard) and Michael Lark, aka the Eisner-winning team behind Lazarus, are returning to the series this Summer for one final instalment. Lazarus has been one of the most impressive Image Comics titles over the years, consistently delivering stellar story arcs since its inception in 2013.
We’ve had X+66 and Risen over the years, and now the team are back for one final instalment. Titled Lazarus: Fallen, the synopsis reads: “Warrior Forever Carlyle is finally free from the control of the power-hungry Carlyle Family that wielded her like a weapon, and this time Forever Carlyle means to burn down the world of the Families…even her own.”
“Michael and I started Lazarus back in 2013, and while we knew we were telling a story that was a distorted reflection of our world, I don’t think either of us imagined how less distorted that vision would become,” said Rucka. “But for all the talk about the world-building, about the vision of the future—or arguably, prescience of the present—Lazarus has remained, at its heart, about Forever’s journey. We’re finally getting to the resolution of it—the ending that we’ve been working on from the start. There’s so much I’m excited about sharing with this final run. There are things that I think will surprise some readers—some twists that they, perhaps, didn’t see coming. I know that it’s been a long wait for these final issues, and I’m grateful for the patience our audience has shown. We’ve got the most amazing fans, and that is both humbling and gratifying.”
“I’m very happy to get Lazarus back into readers’ hands,” Lark added. “Greg has given me so much to explore with the characters and storytelling, and I’m really excited about the work I’ve been doing on the new issues. I think it is some of the best work I’ve ever done, and I hope readers feel the same.”
Check out these Lazarus: Fallen issue #1 preview pages!
Comics Bulletin is delighted to share some preview pages of the upcoming story arc. Take a look down below:
If you’re looking to start the Lazarus series, Image has released first issue for free on their website here. If you’re even more keen on getting caught up, Book 1, which collects issues #1-9 can be found on Amazon here.
Lazarus: Fallen debuts in comic book stores on Wednesday, June 25 Will you be checking it out? Tell us in the comments down below!
