Ascendant: Star Spangled Squadron (Paperback)
In December 2012, the U.S. government launched a secret program to create superhumans called Ascendants. In July 2018, the U.S. government lost control over them. Now, America enters a new era in which ordinary men and women can become the heroes we need . . . or the monsters we fear.
TIME TO ASCEND!
When firefighter Bill Goddard raced into a blazing building to rescue trapped children, he expected to die. Instead, he became something more than human—the nation's first ascendant. Now known as American Eagle, Bill must assemble a team of other ascended heroes to defend the country from villainous forces intent on wreaking chaos and destruction. But the process of ascension is fraught with peril, and not everyone emerges with their mind and morality unscathed.
In America's hour of need, who will answer the call? And can they do what it takes to protect the nation without sacrificing the values they've sworn to uphold?
TIME TO ASCEND!
When firefighter Bill Goddard raced into a blazing building to rescue trapped children, he expected to die. Instead, he became something more than human—the nation's first ascendant. Now known as American Eagle, Bill must assemble a team of other ascended heroes to defend the country from villainous forces intent on wreaking chaos and destruction. But the process of ascension is fraught with peril, and not everyone emerges with their mind and morality unscathed.
In America's hour of need, who will answer the call? And can they do what it takes to protect the nation without sacrificing the values they've sworn to uphold?
Alexander Macris has written 16 tabletop roleplaying game sourcebooks and designed four games, including the 2020 superhero game Ascendant. He is the author of the gamester guide Arbiter of Worlds and the creator of the Ascendant Universe. He lives in Durham, North Carolina, with his wife, Amy.
David Campit has been writing comics for four decades, including such varied projects as Superman, Lost in Space, Hero Alliance, Goddess Girls, Heroes in Training, and Pandora’s Blogs. He wrote Stan Lee’s How to Draw Comics with the legendary Marvel co-creator. As owner of Glass House Studios, he oversees animation on projects large and small and is agent to more than 200 artists worldwide. He lives in Orlando, FL, with his wife Jinky Coronado and daughter Jasmine.
Mel Joy San Juan began writing, drawing, and coloring manga as a teen. Soon she was drawing such American properties as Trophy Girls, Adbo’s Dance Team and Skateboard Summer, as well as Knightingail, Time of Legends, Joan of Arc, Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Dark Hunters, and more. She resides in Cavite, Philippines, with her dog, Tarts.
Will Conrad began his comics career as an inker, most notably a long run on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Honing his craft as a penciler, Will became a top DC and Marvel artist, working on Black Panther, Dark Avengers, Wolverine, X-Men, Batman, Justice League, Odyssey, Superman, The Flash, Nightwing, and more. He resides in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, with his wife Bella and their two daughters.
Born in Iloilo, Philippines, Jinky Coronado began drawing comics professionally in 2003 with her long-running Brazil Girl series. She has also drawn a series of Meg Cabot’s Avalon High graphic novels and the Pandora’s Blogs comic series, art for Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Drank Hunters, and is a cover artist for Zenescope and for Archie. She resides in Orlando, Florida.
David Campit has been writing comics for four decades, including such varied projects as Superman, Lost in Space, Hero Alliance, Goddess Girls, Heroes in Training, and Pandora’s Blogs. He wrote Stan Lee’s How to Draw Comics with the legendary Marvel co-creator. As owner of Glass House Studios, he oversees animation on projects large and small and is agent to more than 200 artists worldwide. He lives in Orlando, FL, with his wife Jinky Coronado and daughter Jasmine.
Mel Joy San Juan began writing, drawing, and coloring manga as a teen. Soon she was drawing such American properties as Trophy Girls, Adbo’s Dance Team and Skateboard Summer, as well as Knightingail, Time of Legends, Joan of Arc, Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Dark Hunters, and more. She resides in Cavite, Philippines, with her dog, Tarts.
Will Conrad began his comics career as an inker, most notably a long run on Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Honing his craft as a penciler, Will became a top DC and Marvel artist, working on Black Panther, Dark Avengers, Wolverine, X-Men, Batman, Justice League, Odyssey, Superman, The Flash, Nightwing, and more. He resides in Belo Horizonte, Brazil, with his wife Bella and their two daughters.
Born in Iloilo, Philippines, Jinky Coronado began drawing comics professionally in 2003 with her long-running Brazil Girl series. She has also drawn a series of Meg Cabot’s Avalon High graphic novels and the Pandora’s Blogs comic series, art for Sherrilyn Kenyon’s Drank Hunters, and is a cover artist for Zenescope and for Archie. She resides in Orlando, Florida.
“The story moves at a fairly brisk pace, and there is plenty of action to keep the pages turning. . . . [A]n enjoyable introduction to a new superhero team, and a solid hook into what is planned to be the broader Ascendant Universe. . . . [D]elivers on aspirational heroes, sexy heroines, and big action.”
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