WAYWARD #13 arrived in stores on January 20th. Let’s see what reviewers thought of our latest action-packed chapter…

• Big Glasgow: 10/10 “Jim Zub is a master at catching the interest of the reader and not letting it go and the art is fantastic, too.”

• Bleeding Cool: “It’s clear that things won’t be the same after this, but I’m truly looking forward to seeing how it all pans out.”

• Comix I Read: 10/10 “Not only does the series continue to be amazing, the latest issue of Wayward is actually a halfway decent place to jump into the story.”

• Fandom Post: “…it’s a very fun ride that’s made all the more engaging thanks to Cummings artwork”

• Geeked Out Nation: 8.4/10 “The clash certainly did not disappoint either as the new gods are in their element.”

• Omni Jer Bear: “It’s like X-Men for the new millennium.”

• The Pulp: “Wayward makes action an artistic dance that leaves you with your jaw on the floor. “

• Reading With a Flight Ring: “Every month I’m constantly amazed by the quality of the interior artwork here.”

• Snap Pow: 8.5/10 “absolutely continues the brilliant trajectory of the franchise without missing a beat.”

• TM Stash: 10/10 “It’s a story that is appointment reading for this reviewer each month, with some of the most beautiful artwork in comics today by Steve Cummings, with colors by Tamra Bonvillain.”

• Under the Comic Covers: “This was, from beginning to end, brutal, exciting, beautiful and horrifying at the same time.”

Wayward #12 arrived in comic shops on December 16th and the excitement for our third story arc continues…

• Big Glasgow: 9.5/10 “Wayward is a series that reserves tons of surprises – all positive. Get into it!”

• Bleeding Cool: “This was a truly exciting issue filled with just the right amount of action and emotion.”

• Comic Bastards: 8/10 “Wayward is a rare book these days that is very clear on its strengths.”

• Comix I Read: 10/10 “it’s compelling to see such an insightful and well told story “

• Fandom Post: “This installment gives us some solid material all around”

• Geeked Out Nation: 8.4/10 “Wayward #12 gets back to why this series is an acclaimed supernatural spectacle.”

• Horror Talk: 10/10 “Each issue adds to the ever growing mythos and pulls me in deeper, leaving me greatly anticipating the next chapter.”

• Living Myth: “Buy the book. Buy it. Buy it and love it forever.”

• Multiversity: “This is still one of the best and most unique ongoings happening right now and each month”

• Omni Jer Bear: “Really captivating. I’m curious where this is going in this arc.”

• Pop Optiq: 9/10 “Jim Zub’s fast paced, witty script continues to read very comfortably, proving Zub’s voice as one to really consider as one of the more refreshing and confident creators in comics today.”

• Pulp Media: “I would argue that this is one of the best issues of Wayward that have been produced.”

• Reading With a Flight Ring: “With stellar characterization, incredible backdrops and a premise most of the world doesn’t even know about Jim, Steven and company really have introduced the world to something truly special.”

• Snap Pow: 8.5/10 “buy this comic because it’s awesome and cherish its contents for the brilliant visual worked locked in with its expanding narrative.”

• TM Stash: 9/10 “…one of the very best titles of 2015, never letting the reader go”

• Under the Comic Covers: “I love this book and love this issue.”

Issue 15 arrives in March, pre-order from your local comic shop now!

WAYWARD #15
STORY: JIM ZUB
ART / COVER A: STEVEN CUMMINGS & TAMRA BONVILLAIN
COVER B: ILYA KUVSHINOV
MARCH 23, 2016 / 32 PAGES / FC / M / $3.50

END OF STORY ARC!
The third story arc’s explosive finish. All paths lead to war.

COVER A is part five of a five-part panorama. Buy all five cover A issues of this arc to fit them together into a massive WAYWARD illustration.

COVER B is by renowned illustrator Ilya Kuvshinov.

I’m thrilled to let people know that my comics WAYWARD and SKULLKICKERS are nominated in THREE different categories for ComicsAlliance’s ‘Best of 2015’ Awards: ‘Best Fantasy Comic’ , ‘Best Comic For Teens’, and ‘Best Comedy Comic’! You don’t have to register to vote, just scroll to the bottom of the article, check off your choice and hit the vote button!

Voting ends this Friday. Thanks so much. I deeply appreciate the support.

A nice little introduction to Wayward from comic reviewer Amanda Egle as part of her 12 Days of Comics:

Arriving in February – Pre-order now!

WAYWARD #14
STORY: JIM ZUB
ART: STEVEN CUMMINGS,TAMRA BONVILLAIN
COVER A: STEVEN CUMMINGS,TAMRA BONVILLAIN
COVER B: TULA LOTAY

FEBRUARY 24 / M-rated / $3.50

Tokyo Tower burns as mayhem takes hold of the city.

Cover A is part 4 of a 5 part panorama by Steve Cummings and Tamra Bonvillain. Buy all 5 issues of this story arc to fit them together into a massive Wayward illustration.

Cover B is by influential illustrator Tula Lotay (Supreme: Blue Rose, The Wicked + The Divine).

Arriving in January. Pre-order now!

WAYWARD #13
Story By: Jim Zub
Art/Cover A By: Steven Cummings and Tamra Bonvillain
Cover B By: Tom Raney and Gina Going
Release Date: January 20, 2016
Diamond ID: NOV150661

Tokyo Tower is under siege as Yokai and young gods clash. JIM ZUB (Skullkickers, Samurai Jack) and STEVEN CUMMINGS (Deadshot) continue their acclaimed supernatural spectacle.

Cover A is part three of a five-part panorama by STEVEN CUMMINGS and TAMRA BONVILLAIN. Buy all five issues of this story arc to fit them together into a massive WAYWARD illustration.

Cover B is by TOM RANEY (Uncanny X-Men, Annihilation).

WAYWARD #11, kicking off our third story arc, arrived at last and the response has been incredibly strong. Let’s see what reviewers think of the latest issue:

• All-Comic: 8/10 “Wayward continues to be one of Image’s best and most refreshing titles.”

• Big Glasgow: 10/10 “Steve Cummings and colorist Tamra Bonvillain bring to life regular people and ancient spirits, modern buildings and holy temples.”

• Bleeding Cool: “Zub and Cummings are building a complex, intriguing foundation for what’s to come in Wayward.”

• Comic Attack: “it’s one of the best comics you should be reading!”

• Comic Bastards: 10/10 “another well-paced entry into a new volume”

• Comic Book Therapy: 10/10 “Wayward 11 a great read on all levels, and well-deserving of your time this week.”

• Comic Plug: 10/10 “Arc 3 kicks off with a BANG. More of the same Japanglish goodness, character depth, and cultural complexity we’ve come to expect. I love it.”

• Fandom Post: “This issue works as both a closer to the previous arc and the start of the next arc”

• Flipgeeks: 9/10 “Facial features and emotional portrayals are well-defined and on-the-spot accurate”

• Geeked Out Nation: 8.3/10 “Wayward #11 is an exciting start to a new story arc showing how much potential this plot has”

• Omni Jer Bear: “This is the story of a generation.”

• Outright Geekery: 9/10 “Once again, Zub and company continue to deliver a great series with a kick-ass story accompanied with excellent art.”

• Pulp Cultured: “The stakes are getting bigger as is the cast and it all looks beautiful.”

• Reading With a Flight Ring: “I get so excited every time I see this book is out. There’s this whole real sense of awe and wonder associated with it that just envelops the reader in a world that we know so little about.”

• TMStash: 10/10 ” another amazing tale with some of the most beautiful artwork in comics today”

• Under the Comic Covers: “A phenomenal return to this book. It opens up some wonderful new mysteries to look forward to.”

• We The Nerdy: “Jim Zub’s script and characters will always be stellar, and Steve Cumming’s art will always be fantastic.”

Over on the official Image Comics site they’ve posted a gallery of artwork showcasing some of the Yokai from the series along with comments from Steven about his thoughts on the creatures and characters. Along with full color images you can see the raw unedited scans of Steven’s pencil artwork and marvel at how crisp and clear his originals are. Click on through and check it out.