History ComicBook / EastOfWest

-> ''"If you find hell lonely, just wait. [[BadassBoast Company's comin' soon]]!"''

* BeastOfTheApocalypse: In this story it's [[spoiler: Death's son]]. Or is it?

''East Of West'' is Jonathan Hickman's and Nick Dragotta's sprawling alternate-history, western, sci-fi, fantasy epic published by {{Image Comics}}. In the midst of the civil war, the prophetic ''message'' reached a southern soldier who became a preacher of a coming apocalypse. His work was later expanded upon by the newly crowned chief of the endless nation and a politician from the People's Republic of America. These nations are two of seven that were founded after the war was ended by meteor strike.

* TheWoobie: The Beast of the Apocalypse, although possibly less than it seems. And surprisingly [[spoiler: Ezra Orion]] who has had a very rough time of it.

* TheWoobie: The Beast of the Apocalypse, although possibly less than it seems. And surprisingly [[spoiler: Ezra]] whom has had a very rough time of it.

* LotsAndLotsOfCharacters: While Death is ostensibly the main character, the cast grows exponentially through the members of the seven nations, the horsemen, and various one-off characters. While it may seem a little off-putting at first, it eventually settles into some of a {{Game Of Thrones}} style ensemble piece.

* MagicalNativeAmericans: Crow and Wolf are called "witches" for a reason.

* EldritchEbomination: The beast from the other side is a gift from the horsemen, and it is not to be messed with (poor Ezra).

* SayMyName: While Death won't let the barman say his name, he makes a big deal of $[[Spoiler: The President]] saying it.

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Now, in the far future, the apocalypse is coming quickly with leading members of each nation forming the the body of "the chosen". Meanwhile the four horsemen walk the earth, gathering power. But one single man stands in the way of the the chosen, one who should be at their helm: the horseman death. Betrayed by his brethren, and driven near destruction by the actions of the chosen, death is on a quest for vengeance. Something of value has been stolen from him and nothing will stand in his way to get it back.

''East Of West'' is Jonathan Hickman's and Nick Dragotta's sprawling alternate-history, western, sci-fi, fantasy epic published by Image comics. In the midst of the civil war, the prophetic ''message'' reached a southern soldier who became a preacher of a coming apocalypse. His work was later expanded upon by the newly crowned chief of the endless nation and a politician from the People's Republic of America. These nations are two of seven that were founded after the war was ended by meteor strike.

''East Of West'' is Jonathan Hickman's and Nick Dragotta's sprawling alternate-history, western, sci-fi, fantasy epic published by Image comics. In the midst of the civil war, the prophetic message reached a southern soldier who became a preacher of a coming apocalypse. His work was later expanded upon by the newly crowned chief of the endless nation and a politician from the People's Republic. These nations are two of seven that were founded after the war was ended by meteor strike.

East Of West is Jonathan Hickman's and Nick Dragotta's sprawling alternate-history, western, sci-fi, fantasy epic published by Image comics. In the midst of the civil war, the prophetic message reached a southern soldier who became a preacher of a coming apocalypse. His work was later expanded upon by the newly crowned chief of the endless nation and a politician from the People's Republic. These nations are two of seven that were founded after the war was ended by meteor strike.

Believe it or not, the above is a much simplified summary which is mainly laid out in the first issue. Hickman's dark, esoteric world only becomes stranger and more interesting as the huge cast of characters interact and struggle for power. But perhaps what makes ''East of West'' most memorable is the beautiful and unusual art by Nick Dragotta. With slick action, creative character designs, and a style that is wholly unique, the comic is a sight to behold. After its premier ''East of West'' has garnered much praise and positive comparisons to Hickman's other Image work {{TheManhattanProjects}}

Believe it or not, the above is a much simplified summary which is mainly laid out in the first issue. Hickman's dark, esoteric world only becomes stranger and more interesting as the huge cast of characters interact and struggle for power. But perhaps what makes ''East of West'' most memorable is the beautiful and unusual art by Nick Dragotta. With slick action, creative character designs, and a style that is wholly unique, the comic is a sight to behold. After its premier ''East of West'' has garnered much praise and positive comparisons to [[ComicBook\Saga Saga]] and Hickman's other Image work [[ComicBook The ManhattanProjects]].

East Of West is Jonathan Hickman's sprawling alternate-history, western, sci-fi, fantasy epic published by Image comics. In the midst of the civil war, the prophetic message reached a southern soldier who became a preacher of a coming apocalypse. His work was later expanded upon by the newly crowned chief of the endless nation and a politician from the People's Republic. These nations are two of seven that were founded after the war was ended by meteor strike.

Now, in the far future, the apocalypse is coming quickly with leading members of each nation forming the the body of "the chosen". Meanwhile the four horsemen walk the earth, gathering power.

East Of West is Jonathan Hickman's sprawling alternate-history, western, sci-fi, fantasy epic published by Image comics.

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