Reading Through Comics, Alphabetically: Broken World by Frank J. Barbiere

As I was going through my comic collection to select a series to feature next, I was overwhelmed for the choices for this next edition. Rather than feature the typical favorites (like Bitch Planet), instead I opted to feature a brand new series I’m thrilled to have recently discovered. This series is so new that only one issue has been released!

Here’s a brief summary:

A meteor is days away from striking Earth, resulting in certain destruction of the entire planet. A majority of the planet’s population has been granted access to one of the giant spacecraft escaping to another planet. Elena Marlowe’s family was granted journey, but her mysterious past prevented her from gaining the same access.  She obtains forged papers and is moments away from salvation when her deception is discovered. Now, she must join the others left behind to die as she watches the meteor come hurdling down to Earth.

It’s easy to see why I was instantly captivated by this new series. Being that this is the first issue, we only know the minimum about Elena. I’m looking forward to learning about her mysterious past, something so severe that it means her certain death.

I’m also interested in learning how the government determined the fate of so many. Those forced to lay waiting as their fate loomed over them (quite figuratively, given that a meteor strike was imminent) were given the option of putting an end to their life, peacefully, using government-issued suicide kits.

This series has a lot of potential behind it. I first became aware of  Frank Barbiere’s work in Five Ghosts and I became an instant fan!

The second issue in this series is due out July 1st. This series has only a four-issue run, so it will be perfect for those who don’t want to invest in a lengthy new series. I cannot wait for the second issue. You can bet I’ll be waiting at the door of my local comic book store on release day!

Next up is the letter “C!” I wonder which of these gems I will pick: