This March, Garth Ennis (PUNISHER, THE BOYS) returns to the world he created in CROSSED: BADLANDS #25. It's a plague-infested world where those infected carried out the
vilest of acts. These are not mindless zombies that survivors would run from or
fight. These are living sentient beings who act upon their most evil thoughts,
committing the most heinous of acts ever known to mankind. Their sole unending
drive is to satiate their basest of needs and cruelest of thoughts to whomever
is closest, usually former loved ones and friends.
"Like any worldwide horror setting," Ennis
explained, "... the possibilities are endless. You can do stories about
anything, anywhere. Ideas suggest themselves all the time. And I do feel a
sense of responsibility to come back from time to time, help keep things
ticking over."
Ennis’ new story arc, “The Fatal Englishman,” centers on
a small band of soldiers who have decided enough is enough, and decided to
fight back. They will take the fight to the Crossed hordes and have a plan for
wiping them all out. But can they actually follow through?
Not only is Ennis writing the comic, he will be writing
and directing live CROSSED webisodes later this year. These 4-6 minute stories
will be available for free online, hoping to attract new interest in the world
of the CROSSED comics, as well as generate interest for a possible feature
film.
CROSSED: BADLANDS #25 hits stores March 13, 2013, which is
the Second Annual C-Day (or “Crossed Day”). Stores around the world will
celebrate with cos-play for staff and
fans, creating videos, store displays, contests and generally having fun with
letting their inner-Crossed play for a little bit.
To help comic shops celebrate C-Day on March 13th, Avatar
Press is offering a Promo Kit in the January Previews catalog, filled with
Crossed temporary tattoos, buttons, postcards, stickers and new Crossed masks.
To help create more excitement, Avatar Press is
increasing the amount of covers for Crossed: Badlands #25, giving fans more
choices for which cover(s) they want to celebrate Ennis' return (eight $3.99
covers, one $14.99 leather cover, two retailer incentive covers and one
collector's box set). Also, available for the first time in the January
Previews catalog are Crossed T-Shirts - starting at only $8.99 retail.