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Manifest Destiny
Series · 39
books · 2013-2022

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#1

Manifest Destiny #1

2013

In 1804, Captain Meriwether Lewis and Second Lieutenant William Clark set out on an expedition to explore the uncharted American frontier. This is the story of what they discovered lurking in the wilds… Skybound’s newest original series unveils the monsters of the western frontier in the adventure of a lifetime by writer CHRIS DINGESS (Being Human) and up-and-coming artist MATTHEW ROBERTS.
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#13

Manifest Destiny #13

2015

NEW STORY ARC! Venturing deeper into the heartland, the expedition discovers another arch, which can only signal new trouble, while Sacagawea experiences complications with her pregnancy…
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#14

Manifest Destiny #14

2015

One of the crew goes missing as the men make first contact with an unbelievable new civilization...
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#15

Manifest Destiny #15

2015

Lost in America's heartland, the expedition strikes a bargain with new friends, and encounters a strange visitor that's like nothing else on Earth...
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#16

Manifest Destiny #16

2015

One of the crew goes native, while the rest try not to lose their heads. Or get them ripped off. Or bitten off. An issue of unimaginable horror!
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#17

Manifest Destiny #17

2015

Who—or what—is the fabled Vameter?
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#18

Manifest Destiny #18

2015

As the arc comes to a close, extreme measures are taken to protect Lewis & Clark's mission.
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#19

Manifest Destiny #19

2016

Lewis & Clark didn't lead the first expedition west... nor were they the first to encounter the biggest mammal in all the land!
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#20

Manifest Destiny #20

2016

“SASQUATCH,” Part Two. Many have claimed to have seen the Sasquatch... now join the men who made first contact!
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#21

Manifest Destiny #21

2016

"SASQUATCH," Part Three. Don't bother shooting. Just run.
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#22

Manifest Destiny #22

2016

"SASQUATCH," Part Four. What does sasquatch taste like? Find out this issue!
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#23

Manifest Destiny #23

2016

"SASQUATCH" Part 5 of 6. Seeking safe haven, Lewis & Clark pursue an alliance with the Teton tribe, who are rightfully as wary of the white man as they are of the beasts in the forest.
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#24

Manifest Destiny #24

2016

"SASQUATCH," Conclusion. Lewis & Clark make a deal in order for their crew to survive, as their encounter with the mighty Sasquatch has far-reaching consequences.
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#25

Manifest Destiny #25

2017

NEW STORY MANIFEST DESTINY hits its twenty-fi fth issue in this oversized comic! Lewis & Clark hunker down for the winter, and all is calm...until old enemies emerge from the fog... Plus, a BONUS STORY of Sacagawea, where we learn how a young girl became the warrior she is today.
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#26

Manifest Destiny #26

2017

Behind their fortified walls, the Corps of Discovery turns against each other...as the American Dream goes mad.
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#27

Manifest Destiny #27

2017

Lewis & Clark have lead their forces halfway across America, but their mistakes have finally caught up to them. For instance, what happens when the flora infect a buffalotaur? Utter chaos.
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#28

Manifest Destiny #28

2017

Sacagawea’s long-held mistrust of the white man manifests, as Lewis takes desperate measures to quell the chaos that has overtaken the fort.
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#33

Manifest Destiny #33

2018

A dead body is discovered, and some of the crew find Jesus in the most unlikeliest of places.
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#34

Manifest Destiny #34

2018

Sixty years before the Civil War, the Corps of Discovery is at war with itself! Choose a side…carefully.
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#35

Manifest Destiny #35

2018

In the dead of winter, Sgt. Pryor set out on a quest to take over the Corps of Discovery and lead them through the spiritual wilderness to salvation. This is the story of what they found lurking in the snow.
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#36

Manifest Destiny #36

2018

As the mutineers plead with Lewis and Clark to save them, they must decide what is best for the mission. Is this the end of the Corps of Discovery?
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#37

Manifest Destiny #37

2019

Spring has sprung and the Corps of Discovery is closing in on the Pacific! But new beginnings mean new horrors for Lewis and Clark, and out on the American plains a sleeping beast has awoken!
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#38

Manifest Destiny #38

2019

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#39

Manifest Destiny #39

2019

The ghostly Maldonado plays Lewis and Clark against each other. They may have begun this adventure together, but only one of them is fated to make it back alive.
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#40

Manifest Destiny #40

2020

If the Corps of Discovery’s previous run-ins with humans on the frontier has taught them anything, it’s to be very, very careful when making new friends.
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#41

Manifest Destiny #41

2020

Reckoning! While some of the Corps seeks comfort with the rabbit-women of the prairie, Lewis and Clark drop a bombshell on Magdalene.
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#42

Manifest Destiny #42

2020

Death comes for the Corps of Discovery.
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#44

Manifest Destiny #44

2021

As her journey nears its end, Sacagawea is reunited with her people…but as friend or foe?
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#45

Manifest Destiny #45

2021

Now that the secret of their expedition is out, the Corps of Discovery is at a crossroads. They may not be good men…but are they monsters?
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#46

Manifest Destiny #46

2022

Lewis and Clark’s expedition can only end with a sacrifice to the demonic Navath. But must it be young Jean-Baptiste?
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#47

Manifest Destiny #47

2022

Whoever kills the war child will hold the fate of the world in their hands. Only two issues left!
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#48

Manifest Destiny #48

2022

In 1803, Lewis and Clark led the Corps of Discovery across America so their great nation could fulfill its destiny. Years have passed, and now a new monster has been birthed in the heart of their country. Since 2013, CHRIS DINGESS and MATTHEW ROBERTS have created an alternate history of the United States, and now it’s time to bring Lewis and Clark’s expedition to its blood-soaked end.
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#1-6

Manifest Destiny, Vol. 1

Flora & Fauna

2014

In 1804, Captain Meriwether Lewis and Second Lieutenant William Clark set out on an expedition to explore the uncharted American frontier. This is the story of the monsters they discovered lurking in the wilds... Collects MANIFEST DESTINY #1-6.
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#7-12

Manifest Destiny, Vol. 2

Amphibia & Insecta

2014

Lewis, Clark and the surviving members of their expedition continue westward across America, only to learn there is nowhere to run on a river. Collects MANIFEST DESTINY #7-12.
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#13-18

Manifest Destiny, Vol. 3

Chiroptera & Carniformaves

2015

Deep in America’s heartland, Lewis & Clark’s expedition discovers a civilization unlike any they—or anyone else on Earth—has encountered. An encounter that will push their men to the brink of mutiny. Collects MANIFEST DESTINY #13-18.
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#19-24

Manifest Destiny, Vol. 4

Sasquatch

2016

Lewis & Clark didn't lead the first expedition west... nor were they the first to encounter the BIGGEST mammal in all the land: SASQUATCH! Many have claimed to have seen this legendary creature ... now join the men who made first contact!
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#25-30

Manifest Destiny, Vol. 5

Mnemophobia & Chronophobia

2017

As winter begins, Lewis & Clark hunker the Corp of Discovery down in their new fort on the very frontier of civilization. All is calm... until old enemies emerge from the fog... and the real nightmare begins. Collects MANIFEST DESTINY #25-30.
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#31-36

Manifest Destiny, Vol. 6

Fortis and Invisibilia

2018

Meriwether Lewis has slayed monsters in the pursuit of taming the wilds of America. Now, if he ever hopes to reach the Pacific coast, he must learn an important lesson: Don't listen to the voices in your head. Collects MANIFEST DESTINY #31-36.
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#37-42

Manifest Destiny, Vol. 7

Talpa Lumbricus & Lepus

2020

Spring has sprung and the Corps of Discovery is closing in on the Pacific! But new beginnings mean new horrors for Lewis and Clark, and out on the American plains, a sleeping beast has awoken! Collects MANIFEST DESTINY #37-42

Author

Chris Dingess
Author · 39 books
Chris Dingess is the writer and creator of Manifest Destiny published by the Skybound imprint of Image Comics. He also served as Executive Producer and writer for ABC's Agent Carter.
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