Syphon Series
By Patrick Meaney, Arish Akanda, Mohsen Ashraf and
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About this series
Comic book documentarian PATRICK MEANEY (Grant Morrison: Talking with Gods, The Image Revolution) teams up with artist JEFF EDWARDS (G.I. Joe) in a story by MOHSEN ASHRAF for a creator-owned noir fantasy that evokes the lore of Neil Gaiman’s American Gods alongside the psychological thrills of M. Night Shyamalan’s Unbreakable.
Collects SYPHON #1-3
Select praise for SYPHON:
“A rich story with an engaging protagonist.” —Major Spoilers
“A brilliantly crafted story.” —GWW
“Each page is a fascinating to look at and Sylas's story has a deep well of mythology and intrigue to keep any reader's attention.” —Black Nerd Problems
Titles in the series (5)
- SYPHON VOL. 2 #2
2
“An ancient threat, dormant for centuries, has re-emerged with a vengeance—and a masochistic hunger. Sylas must decide whether he can trust brash power-hunter Zenia, or even himself, in facing this danger. Meanwhile, Livia explores the emotional trauma of her new patient who may be hiding something much more troubling.
- SYPHON VOL. 2 #1
1
MINISERIES PREMIERE The Ringo Award-winning series returns! After defeating Antonio, Sylas struggles to navigate life, love, and the moral ambiguity of his newfound power. His physical and emotional limits are tested as he pushes the boundaries of his abilities. As his powers grow, so do the consequences of his actions, leading him to face a monster of his own making.
- Syphon Vol. 2
2
Sylas wields an ancient power to sense and siphon away pain from others, but struggles with the moral ambiguity of his abilities, leading him to question his purpose as a Syphon. Livia, his partner and a neuroscientist, explores the impact of emotional trauma and the ethics of healing from it. Together, they unravel secrets of the power that will forever change their relationship. Meanwhile, deep in the Amazon, an ancient threat re-emerges with plans to unleash a terrible darkness. The award-winning series returns with a new four-issue volume, written by creator MOHSEN ASHRAF (Pantheon) and co-writer ARISH AKANDA, with art from THOMAS HEDGLEN (PROPHET, BRIGADE). Previously nominated for three 2022 Ringo Awards, including Best Series and Best Artist, and awarded Favorite Hero. Collects SYPHON, VOL. 2 #1-4
- Syphon Vol. 2 #4
4
MINISERIES FINALEAll seems lost as the Syphon demon grows in strength, overpowering the group and breaking Sylas’s will to fight. An unexpected ally comes forward to help, but will it be enough? Livia struggles to contain the fallout with Gabriel, and is ultimately confronted with her role in the Syphon-verse.
- SYPHON
When fast-living EMT Sylas is entrusted with the power to sense and siphon pain from others, he finds a new purpose: easing the misery of those around him. But the more he uses this gift, the more he is cursed to carry the burden of others’ pain, and before long, he attracts the attention of mysterious forces who covet the power for themselves. Will Sylas continue on his noble mission, or will he fall back into his old impetuous ways? Comic book documentarian PATRICK MEANEY (Grant Morrison: Talking with Gods, The Image Revolution) teams up with artist JEFF EDWARDS (G.I. Joe) in a story by MOHSEN ASHRAF for a creator-owned noir fantasy that evokes the lore of Neil Gaiman’s American Gods alongside the psychological thrills of M. Night Shyamalan’s Unbreakable. Collects SYPHON #1-3 Select praise for SYPHON: “A rich story with an engaging protagonist.” —Major Spoilers “A brilliantly crafted story.” —GWW “Each page is a fascinating to look at and Sylas's story has a deep well of mythology and intrigue to keep any reader's attention.” —Black Nerd Problems
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