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Wayward
Series · 4 books · 2015-2017

Books in series

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Wayward, Vol. 1

String Theory

2015

Rori Lane is trying to start a new life when she reunites with her mother in Japan, but ancient creatures lurking in the shadows of Tokyo sense something hidden deep within her, threatening everything she holds dear. Can Rori unlock the secrets of her power before it's too late? Jim Zub (Samurai Jack, Skullkickers), Steve Cummings (Legends of the Dark Knight, Deadshot), and John Rauch (Invincible) team-up to create an all-new Image supernatural spectacle that combines the camaraderie and emotion of Buffy with the action and mystery of Hellboy. This volume collects the first five issues of the acclaimed comic series, Wayward.
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Wayward, Vol. 2

Ties That Bind

2015

After the traumatizing finale of volume one, everything has changed for our supernatural teens. Who is Ohara and how does she fit into the great pattern of destiny and power that will change Japan forever? Jim Zub (Conan/Red Sonja, Samurai Jack) and Steve Cummings (Deadshot, Legends of the Dark Knight) continue their supernatural spectacle that combines the camaraderie and emotion of shows like Buffy with Japan's engaging culture and mythic monsters. This volume includes design artwork by artist Steve Cummings and profiles on mythical creatures by noted monster researcher Zack Davisson. Collects Wayward #6-10.
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Wayward, Vol. 3

Out from the Shadows

2016

After the massive revelations of Wayward volume two, chaos reigns. The new gods of Japan have arrived and a clash with the myths of old will change the country forever. JIM ZUB (Conan Red Sonja, Samurai Jack) and STEVE CUMMINGS (Dead Shot, Legends of the Dark Knight) continue their supernatural spectacle that combines the camaraderie and emotion of shows like Buffy with Japan's engaging culture and mythic monsters. - This volume includes design artwork by artist Steve Cummings and profiles on mythical creatures by award-winning monster researcher Zack Davisson. - Jim Zub's profile is on the rise with writing projects underway for Marvel, Disney, Hasbro, and Cartoon Network. Collects issues 11 through 15.
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Wayward, Vol. 4

Threads and Portents

2017

IMAGE'S SUPERNATURAL SENSATION CONTINUES! The group is pulled apart and the hidden mythic worlds of Ireland and Japan are revealed. JIM ZUB (Thunderbolts, Samurai Jack) and STEVE CUMMINGS (Dead Shot, Legends of the Dark Knight) continue their supernatural spectacle that combines the camaraderie and emotion of shows like Buffy with foreign cultures and fascinating mythological monsters. \- This volume includes design artwork by artist Steve Cummings and profiles on mythical creatures by monster scholars Zack Davisson and Ann O'Regan not found in the single issues. Collects WAYWARD #16-20.

Authors

Jim Zub
Jim Zub
Author · 42 books

Jim Zub is a writer, artist and art instructor based in Toronto, Canada. Over the past fifteen years he’s worked for a diverse array of publishing, movie and video game clients including Disney, Warner Bros., Capcom, Hasbro, Bandai-Namco and Mattel. He juggles his time between being a freelance comic writer and Program Coordinator for Seneca College‘s award-winning Animation program.

Jim Zubkavich
Author · 4 books
Jim Zubkavich is known professionally as Jim Zub
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