ANIMOSITY – AfterShock Comics

ANIMOSITY

ANIMOSITY #1 Rafael de Latorre cover
ANIMOSITY #1 Kelsey Shannon 1:10 incentive cover
Order Code: JUN161065
On Sale: AUGUST 2016

Writer: Marguerite Bennett

Artist: Rafael de Latorre

Colorist: Rob Schwager

Letterer: Marshall Dillon

Regular Cover Artist: Rafael de Latorre

One day, the Animals woke up. They started thinking. They started talking. They started taking revenge. Now, a dog and his girl are trying to get away–out of New York City, and all the way to San Francisco, to the only person who might be able to protect and save her. From the writer of INSEXTS, A-FORCE, and BOMBSHELLS and the artist of SUPERZERO, comes a new kind of road trip, a new kind of black comedy, and a new kind of coming-of-age.

Rating: 15+

ANIMOSITY #2 Rafael de Latorre cover
Order Code: JUL161170
On Sale: SEPTEMBER 2016

Animosity #2

One year after the “Wake,” all Animals have gained the powers of thought and speech–and the ability power to take revenge. New York City erupts as a battleground between the what remains of the U.S. Government and the rise of the ferocious new “Animilitary,” who seek to carve out a peaceful homeland of their own. Caught in the middle is a Bloodhound and his 10-year-old adopted human daughter, desperate to escape the conflict, and find a haven at last…

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Order Code: AUG161104
On Sale: NOVEMBER 2016

Animosity #3

Caught between the ruins of the human militia and the rise of the Animilitary, the Bloodhound Sandor and his human daughter Jesse encounter unlikely allies and cunning traitors, but are haunted by the horrors that brought them here…

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Order Code: SEP161219
On Sale: DECEMBER 2016

Animosity #4

Fleeing civilization with their new companions, the Bloodhound and his daughter navigate the wilderness, where a hungry new horror is waiting for them…

ANIMOSITY: THE RISE #1 Juan Doe cover & interiors
Order Code: NOV161076
On Sale: JANUARY 2017

Animosity: The Rise #1

“The Animals thought, spoke and took revenge. The dust has settled and the blood has dried, but a new force is rising in the West, ready to help Animal-kind seize power in the dark new world to come…”Spinning out from Marguerite Bennett’s hit new series ANIMOSITY is this special one-shot, illustrated by AMERICAN MONSTER’s very own Juan Doe! Witness the devastating effects of “The Wake” and how it affected other parts of the world on that terrifying day!

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Order Code: OCT161103
On Sale: FEBRUARY 2017

Animosity #5

A safe haven looms on the horizon, but the walled city will not take all of Jesse and Sandor’s companions. Who will live, and who will die to save the pack?

Another action-packed issue brought to you by MARGUERITE BENNETT (DC Comics’ Bombshells & Marvel’s A-Force) with beautiful art by SuperZero’s RAFAEL DE LATORRE!

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ANIMOSITY #6 Rafael de Latorre cover
Order Code: DEC161181
On Sale: MARCH 2017

Animosity #6

When Jesse is abducted by humans, Sandor, her faithful and protective Bloodhound, will cut a swath of blood and bone through everything that stands in his path to find and rescue his beloved friend.

ANIMOSITY Volume #1: THE WAKE
Order Code: JAN171219
On Sale: MARCH 2017

Animosity Vol. 1: The Wake

One day, for no reason, the Animals woke up. They started thinking. They started talking. They started taking REVENGE. Collecting the first four issues of the best-selling series, plus the special one-shot issue ANIMOSITY: THE RISE. The world is plunged into chaos as the newly-intelligent Animals fight humanity, and simply fight each other, for their own life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness. In the midst of the turmoil is Jesse, an 11-year-old girl, and her dog, Sandor, who is devoted to her and her protection. One year after the incident, Jesse and Sandor begin a cross-country journey to find Jesse’s half-brother, Adam, who is living in San Francisco.Don’t miss out on this fantastic first collection of the series EVERYONE is talking about!

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ANIMOSITY #7 Rafael de Latorre cover
Order Code: FEB171096
On Sale: MAY 2017

Animosity #7

As Jesse and Sandor embark on their American road trip, their faith in life, death — and each other — is tested at last.From the writer of INSEXTS, BOMBSHELLS and A-FORCE and the artist of SUPERZERO.

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ANIMOSITY #8 Rafael de Latorre cover
Order Code: APR171227
On Sale: JULY 2017

Animosity #8

If you can’t see your enemy, how can you fight? If you can’t fight your enemy, how can you survive?From Marguerite Bennett (INSEXTS, DC‘s Bombshells, and A-Force) and Rafael De Latorre (SUPERZERO).

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ANIMOSITY: THE RISE #2 Juan Doe cover & interiors
Order Code: MAY171048
On Sale: JULY 2017

Animosity: The Rise #2

A city by the sea rises, ruled by animals who become more human and humans who become more animal. All the while, Adam, an imprisoned veterinarian, works on the technology that would give his captors the strength to change the world…

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ANIMOSITY #9 Rafael de Latorre cover
Order Code: JUN171134
On Sale: AUGUST 2017

Animosity #9

Tensions run high as betrayal stings Jesse in a way she could have never imagined. Can Kyle shed his humanity enough to aid Jesse in her quest? Can Sandor forsake his bestial nature in order to save that which he loves? The answers lie within!From Marguerite Bennett (INSEXTS, DC‘s Bombshells, and A-Force) and Rafael De Latorre (SUPERZERO).

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ANIMOSITY: THE RISE #3 Juan Doe cover & interiors
Order Code: JUL171311
On Sale: SEPTEMBER 2017

Animosity: The Rise #3

The City by the Sea is under Animal control. Led by a mysterious beast, and under laws and dangers never known before, the city is on the brink of crisis—and one man stands between totalitarian order or ravenous chaos. What choice is there?The exciting third chapter of this ANIMOSITY trilogy comes to a conclusion here, paving the way to AfterShock’s new ongoing ANIMOSITY series, debuting next month!From creator Marguerite Bennett (INSEXTS, Bombshells and Batwoman) and artist Juan Doe (AMERICAN MONSTER, WORLD READER).

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WORLD OF ANIMOSITY #1 Rafael de Latorre cover
Order Code: JUL171305
On Sale: SEPTEMBER 2017

World of Animosity #1

A journey through an apocalypse like none ever imagined—this singular one-shot brings readers and fans alike an exclusive look at the characters, creatures, maps, mysteries, enemies, histories, and the road-so-far in a world where the Animals have risen up to take revenge. This standalone collection includes a variant cover gallery, character designs, never-before-seen artwork, and summaries that will not only bring new readers up to speed, but allow existing readers to dive deep with new information into stories they already love!

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ANIMOSITY Volume #2
Order Code: AUG171130
On Sale: OCTOBER 2017

Animosity Vol. 2: The Dragon

As Jesse, an 11-year-old girl, and Sandor, her faithful and protective bloodhound, continue their cross-country journey, their faith in life, death — and each other — is tested at last.“This is one comic you can’t afford to miss.” -Alice W. Castle of multiversitycomics.comCollecting ANIMOSITY #5-8 and the WORLD OF ANIMOSITY one-shot!

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ANIMOSITY #10 Rafael de Latorre cover
Order Code: AUG171127
On Sale: OCTOBER 2017

Animosity #10

In the first issue of a new arc, Sandor, Jesse, and the survivors, hear rumors of a mysterious Walled City where safety may be waiting…“The premise, the characters, and the action have me hooked.” – Patrick Hayes of scifipulse.netFrom the brilliant mind of creator/writer Marguerite Bennett (INSEXTS, Bombshells and Batwoman) with artwork by 2017 Russ Manning Award finalist Rafael De Latorre (SUPERZERO).

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ANIMOSITY #11 Rafael de Latorre cover
Order Code: OCT171095
On Sale: DECEMBER 2017

Animosity #11

In this turning point issue, Jesse learns one serious lesson–NEVER anger the Swarm.“The premise, the characters, and the action have me hooked.” – Patrick Hayes of scifipulse.netFrom the brilliant mind of creator/writer Marguerite Bennett (INSEXTS, Bombshells and Batwoman) with artwork by the incomparable Rafael De Latorre (SUPERZERO).

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ANIMOSITY #12 Rafael de Latorre cover
Order Code: NOV171148
On Sale: JANUARY 2018

Animosity #12

The twisting timelines converge as Jesse races to stop a war and Sandor dives into the darkness for the family that he loves.From the brilliant mind of creator/writer Marguerite Bennett (INSEXTS, Bombshells and Batwoman) with artwork by 2017 Russ Manning Award finalist Rafael De Latorre (SUPERZERO).“Animosity looks to be Aftershock’s first true classic, the book that’ll put them on the map.” – Tara Giovannini of IGN.com

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ANIMOSITY COLORING BOOK
Order Code: DEC171031
On Sale: FEBRUARY 2018

ANIMOSITY COLORING BOOK

64 pages of gorgeous black-and-white artwork from your favorite AfterShock series, ANIMOSITY! Now you too can join the adult coloring book movement by by breathing colorful life of your own into countless pages of ANIMOSITY artwork, specially printed on heavy paper stock!

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ANIMOSITY #13 Rafael de Latorre cover
Order Code: JAN181143
On Sale: MARCH 2018

Animosity #13

The sins of the past bite at Sandor’s heels, as the rage of the swarm and the wrath of the flood rise to a fever pitch! Jesse races against time and the mob who is hunting her down to return the queen to her hive before war erupts across the valley!From creator/writer Marguerite Bennett (INSEXTS, Bombshells and Batwoman) with artwork by Rafael De Latorre (SUPERZERO).“ANIMOSITY looks to be AfterShock’s first true classic, the book that’ll put them on the map.” – Tara Giovannini of IGN.com

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ANIMOSITY #14 Rafael de Latorre cover
Order Code: FEB181028
On Sale: APRIL 2018

Animosity #14

Betrayal! Jesse is kidnapped by a traitor she trusted and loved. Sandor follows the bloody trail to the dreaded Walled City, where the remains of human civilization reign in terrible power—and attempt to rebuild the world for humans only.From creator/writer Marguerite Bennett (INSEXTS, Bombshells and Batwoman) with artwork by Rafael De Latorre (SUPERZERO).“Animosity looks to be AfterShock’s first true classic, the book that’ll put them on the map.” – Tara Giovannini of IGN.com

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ANIMOSITY YEAR ONE Rafael de Latorre hardcover
Order Code: FEB181034
On Sale: APRIL 2018

Animosity Year One

Collecting ANIMOSITY #1-8 and WORLD OF ANIMOSITY #1 of the best-selling series!One day, for no reason, the Animals woke up. They started thinking. They started talking. They started taking REVENGE.The world is plunged into chaos as the newly-intelligent Animals fight humanity, and simply fight each other, for their own life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness. In the midst of the turmoil is Jesse, an 11-year-old girl, and her dog, Sandor, who is devoted to her and her protection. One year after the incident, Jesse and Sandor begin a cross-country journey to find Jesse’s half-brother, Adam, who is living in San Francisco.Don’t miss out on this fantastic collection of the series everyone has been talking about since its’ debut!

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ANIMOSITY THE RISE Juan Doe hardcover
Order Code: FEB181036
On Sale: APRIL 2018

Animosity: The Rise Vol. 1

“The Animals thought, spoke, and took revenge. The dust has settled and the blood dried, but a new force is rising in the West, ready to help Animal-kind seize power in the dark new world to come…”A city by the sea rises, ruled by animals who become more human and humans who become more animal. All the while, Adam, an imprisoned veterinarian, works on the technology that would give his captors the strength to change the world…Collecting all three issues of this spin-off from the fan-favorite Animosity series.

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ANIMOSITY Volume #3: The Swarm
Order Code: MAY181314
On Sale: JULY 2018

Animosity Vol. 3: The Swarm

Tensions run high as betrayal stings Jesse in a way she could have never imagined. Can Kyle shed his humanity enough to aid Jesse in her quest? Can Sandor forsake his bestial nature in order to save that which he loves? The answers lie within! Meanwhile, Sandor, Jesse and the survivors hear rumors of a mysterious Walled City where safety may be waiting…but will their journey there be too high a price to pay?Collecting ANIMOSITY #9-13—all five issues from the third story arc of this highly-acclaimed series!

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ANIMOSITY #15 Rafael de Latorre cover
Order Code: APR181235
On Sale: AUGUST 2018

Animosity #15

With the hideous truth of the Walled City revealed, Sandor must use every ounce of cunning to rescue Jesse from her human captors—before the try to “save the world” from the risen Animals…From creator/writer Marguerite Bennett (INSEXTS, Bombshells and Batwoman) with artwork by Rafael De Latorre (SUPERZERO).“Animosity looks to be AfterShock’s first true classic, the book that’ll put them on the map.” – Tara Giovannini of IGN

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ANIMOSITY #16 Rafael de Latorre cover
Order Code: MAY181315
On Sale: OCTOBER 2018

Animosity #16

As Sandor prowls the Walled City, Jesse must struggle to free herself from the human supremacists before their hideous plan is complete…From Marguerite Bennett (INSEXTS, DC Bombshells & Batwoman) and Rafael de Latorre (SUPERZERO) comes the hit series that HAD to be told at AFTERSHOCK!

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ANIMOSITY #17 Rafael de Latorre / Marcelo Maiolo cover
Order Code: JUL181507
On Sale: NOVEMBER 2018

Animosity #17

WAR! As Sandor and the Animals assault the Walled City from without, Jesse begins her campaign of sabotage from within to burn the Walled City to the ground…From creator/writer Marguerite Bennett (INSEXTS, Bombshells and Batwoman) with artwork by Rafael De Latorre (SUPERZERO).

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ANIMOSITY #18 Rafael de Latorre / Marcelo Maiolo cover
Order Code: SEP181403
On Sale: JANUARY 2019

Animosity #18

What has been seen cannot be unseen. What has been known cannot be unknown. The survivors gaze upon a changed world of grief, rage, love, and remorse—a world where, win or lose, they will forfeit the blissful ignorance they once held dear.

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ANIMOSITY Vol. 4: The Walled City Rafael de Latorre / Marcelo Maiolo cover
Order Code: FEB191349
On Sale: APRIL 2019

Animosity Vol. 4: The Walled City

Jesse and her hound dog, Sandor, have been on the road traveling from New York City to San Francisco to get to a place of safety and reunite Jesse with her half-brother.Jesse has been kidnapped and separated from Sandor. The old hound dog will stop at nothing to return to his cowgirl, but there are some things Sandor can’t shield Jesse from — and once innocence is lost, it’s lost forever.

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ANIMOSITY #19 Rafael De Latorre / Marcelo Maiolo cover
Order Code: NOV181426
On Sale: MARCH 2019

Animosity #19

JUMPING ON POINT!
The Animals rest and consider their path. Where have they come from? Where can they go? When they were taken from the wild, how did their fates change humanity forever? What will they become?

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ANIMOSITY #20 Rafael De Latorre / Marcelo Maiolo cover
Order Code: DEC181443
On Sale: APRIL 2019

Animosity #20

The Animals awoke. What woke with them?

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ANIMOSITY #21 Rafael De Latorre / Marcelo Maiolo cover
Order Code:
Available on MAY 22 2019

Animosity #21

A haunted forest. A sinister coven. A hungry god. Here, the natural and supernatural clash as new life begins to overtake the old.

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ANIMOSITY #22 Rafael De Latorre w/ Marcelo Maiolo cover
Order Code: APR191309
On Sale: JULY 2019

Animosity #22

A new frontier beckons to the West, but before the survivors stand an obstacle, a monster – and a horrifying truth.

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ANIMOSITY #23 Rafael De Latorre w/ Marcelo Maiolo cover
Order Code: JUN191356
On Sale: AUGUST 2019

Animosity #23

Everyone has a story. Everyone has a secret.

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ANIMOSITY #24 Rafael De Latorre w/ Marcelo Maiolo cover
Order Code: JUL191431
On Sale: OCTOBER 2019

Animosity #24

The cruelest weapon is not a knife, or gun, or sword, or bow. The cruelest weapon…is a cage.

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ANIMOSITY #25 Rafael De LaTorre & Marcelo Maiolo cover
Order Code: SEP191395
On Sale: DECEMBER 2019

ANIMOSITY #25

NEW STORY ARC STARTS HERE!

A great jumping-on point for new readers as Sandor, Jessie, and their companions stray into the oil fields where the bloody kings of Texas reign.

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ANIMOSITY: Year Two HC
Rafael De LaTorre & Marcelo Maiolo cover
Order Code: SEP191391
On Sale: NOVEMBER 2019

ANIMOSITY: YEAR TWO HC

From creator/writer Marguerite Bennett (INSEXTS, DC Comics Bombshells, Batwoman) with artwork by Rafael De Latorre (SUPERZERO) and newcomers Ornella Savarese and Elton Thomasi, the hardcover ANIMOSITY: YEAR TWO contains issues #9-18 of the hit AfterShock series.

Tensions run high as betrayal stings Jesse in a way she could have never imagined. Can Kyle shed his humanity enough to aid Jesse in her quest? Can Sandor forsake his bestial nature in order to save that which he loves?

Follow Jesse and Sandor on their adventures, as they save a renegade colony of bees, struggle with betrayal from a close ally, and try to escape a city with sinister intentions beneath its utopian surface.

“ANIMOSITY continues to be the whole package; gripping story, beautiful art, riveting colors.” – DOOM ROCKET

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ANIMOSITY #26 Rafael De LaTorre & Marcelo Maiolo cover
Order Code: OCT191496
On Sale: JANUARY 2020

ANIMOSITY #26

In the land of the kings of Texas, the only thing worth more than oil — is blood.

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ANIMOSITY, Vol: 5
Rafael De LaTorre & Marcelo Maiolo cover
Order Code: DEC191344
Available: 2/05/20

ANIMOSITY, VOL: 5

One day, the Animals woke up.
They started thinking.
They started talking.
They started taking revenge.

The Animals rest and consider their path. Where have they come from? Where can they go? When they were taken from the wild, how did their fates change humanity forever. What will they become?

From the writer of INSEXTS, A-Force, and Bombshells and the artist of SUPERZERO, comes the fifth collected volume chronicling a new kind of road trip, a new kind of black comedy, and a new kind of coming-of-age. Contains issues 19-24!

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ANIMOSITY #27
Rafael De LaTorre & Marcelo Maiolo cover
Order Code: NOV191367
Available: 3/25/20

ANIMOSITY #27

Conflict reveals character! Amid the chaos and bloodshed of the arena, Sandor realizes that the lies he has fed Jesse cannot endure much longer.

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ANIMOSITY #28
Rafael De LaTorre & Marcelo Maiolo cover
Order Code: JUN200879
Available: 8/12/20

ANIMOSITY #28

As the madness of the Kings of Texas reaches a fever pitch, the life blood of the empire boils up from below — ready to drown Jesse and Sandor in its flood.

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ANIMOSITY Vol: 6
Rafael De LaTorre & Marcelo Maiolo cover
Order Code: SEP201036
Available: 12/16/20

ANIMOSITY VOL. 6

One day, the animals woke up. They started thinking. They started talking. They started taking revenge.

Sandor, Jessie and their companions stray into the oil fields where the bloody kings of Texas reign.

From creator/writer Marguerite Bennett (INSEXTS, DC Comics Bombshells, Batwoman) with artwork by Elton Thomasi. Volume 6 contains issues #25-28.

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ANIMOSITY: Year Three HC
Rafael De Latorre w/ Marcelo Maiolo cover
Order Code: FEB210994
Available: 5/05/21

ANIMOSITY: Year Three HC

The Animals rest and consider their path. Where have they come from? Where can they go? When they were taken from the wild, how did their fates change humanity forever? What will they become?

From creator/writer Marguerite Bennett (INSEXTS, DC Comics Bombshells, Batwoman) with artwork by Rafael De Latorre (SUPERZERO) and Elton Thomasi, this volume features the entire third year of AfterShock’s flagship title, issues #19-28.

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ANIMOSITY OMNIBUS HC
Rafael De Latorre w/ Marcelo Maiolo cover
Order Code: SEP211173
Available: 11/10/21

ANIMOSITY OMNIBUS HC

The complete series in one massive mammal-friendly 600+ page hardcover!

One day, the Animals woke up. They started thinking. They started talking. They started taking revenge.

Now, a dog and his girl are trying to get away – out of New York City, and all the way to San Francisco, to the only person who might be able to protect and save her.

Follow Jesse and her dog, Sandor on their travels, where they’ll meet the Animal Army, be introduced to a Queen Bee, escape the clutches of a terrible boarding school, and navigate the apocalyptic landscape of America, all while meeting friends and making enemies.

Created by Marguerite Bennett (INSEXTS, DC Comics Bombshells, Batwoman) with art from Rafael De Latorre (SUPERZERO), Elton Thomasi, Ornella Savarese and others, this volume contains the entire groundbreaking series, issues #1-28 and the FCBD issue from 2019, ANIMOSITY TALES.

“…a classic series that will be remembered for years to come.” – David Gladman, Big Comic Page