Warning: contains a preview of Edenwood #2!Tony S. Daniel and Image Comics are ready to deliver another thrilling chapter of the ongoing Edenwood chronicles. The first issue of Edenwood debuted on shelves on October 25. Edenwood #1 introduced audiences to a young boy named Rion in search of his missing girlfriend, Adelai, in an alternate 1700s era littered with war and demons. Three years after being trained by a demon killer named Bastille, an older Rion reunites with Adelai’s brother, Elias, who has joined a doomed army.
Edenwood #2, written and drawn by Tony S. Daniel (Spawn, Batman, X-Force, picks up right after the previous issue. with Rion on the run from the demon military. Rion will experience new aspects of Edenwood, and even pick up new allies. Enjoy a preview of the issue below – coming November 29:
Edenwood #2 Continues Rion’s Journey
As seen in the pages above, readers will get to see more of Bastille’s teachings three years prior to the last issue’s climax, as well as exploring more of this earlier group’s dynamic. The flashback will introduce new characters in Bastille and Rion’s circle, including the monkey-like Gundel and the mysterious, yet-to-be-named woman who certainly makes an impact on the last page.
Edenwood Continues to Build a Fascinating World
This issue continues to explore the possibilities of Tony Daniel’s Edenwood‘s world, notably establishing enchantments that Bastille uses to remain invisible to the naked eye. However, with the bulk of the world established now, there is also time to properly build upon the established characters, along with introducing new ones who look to add to the story, like Gundel and his redheaded friend who accompanies Rion and Bastille in the fight against demons. The American Revolution-inspired world continues to offer unique opportunities for fantasy struggles, mixing magic and history to welcome readers into the fold. Characters also continue to develop unique voices, with Gundel in particular already generating ‘breakout character’ energy.
Laced within the fantasy are multiple mysteries at the heart of Edenwood. How was Rion shot to smithereens last issue, only to remain alive? And how do these earlier relationships inform the story going forwards? With a war engulfing the wider world, a very personal mission for Rio, and a story taking place in multiple time periods, Edenwood continues to ambitiously expand its story and characters in what’s sure to be an equally epic and blood-soaked second issue.
Edenwood #2 is coming from Image Comics on November 29.
