IDW Publishing Second Volume of Eternal Descent

IDW is a collector. Not in a creepy, collector way. But in a collecting comics in trade paperback way. Their latest collection returns to the world of heavy metal and fantasy comics in Eternal Descent. The series is created by Llexi Leop, written by Justin Peniston and illustrated by Shaun McLaughlin.

The TPB collects six single issues, an exclusive "Cobalt" one-shot and extensive art galleries in a 200-page graphic novel set to hit stores in March. Not only that, but the collection will also feature some of the biggest names in metal, including Arch Enemy, Firewind, Periphery and Joe Satriani.

With the fallen Sirian consigned to his fate and Lyra consumed by her inner demons, Loki's designs draw ever closer to their terrible conclusion. As the conflict rips into the fabric of time, Gus G. returns with an unlikely guide, offering a glimmer of hope for our heroes... The disturbance reaches far across the universe and heralds the arrival of Joe Satriani, The Extremist, whose incredible energies bring balance to the cosmos, but leave our world consumed by Khaos magic. Michael Amott lies at the heart of this volatile new reality, empowered by mysterious amber artifacts and rivaled only by Misha Mansoor, a time-traveling wanderer wielding unparalleled technology. With lives lost, heroes reborn, and darkness rising, don't miss the climactic resolution to the series.

Full press release below.

IDW Publishing's ETERNAL DESCENT Returns With Volume 2 Graphic Novel!

Friday, Feb 22nd, 2013

Guitar Heroes Joe Satriani, Gus G, Michael Amott & Misha Mansoor battle for supremacy once more!
San Diego, CA (February 22, 2013) -- Continuing to explore the unholy alliance that has long existed between the worlds of heavy metal and fantasy comics, multi-media phenomenon ETERNAL DESCENT returns with the second volume of the much-heralded comic saga!
An ETERNAL DESCENT VOLUME 2 trailer is now online: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Jg944LA1Is


Collecting six single issues, an exclusive 'Cobalt' one-shot, and extensive art galleries into a 200-page graphic novel set for release in March 2013 by IDW Publishing and available for preorder worldwide, ETERNAL DESCENT VOLUME 2 immerses fans in a dark fantasy world where demons and angels battle for supremacy alongside some of the biggest names in metal, including Arch EnemyFirewindPeriphery, and Joe Satriani!
With the fallen Sirian consigned to his fate and Lyra consumed by her inner demons, Loki's designs draw ever closer to their terrible conclusion. As the conflict rips into the fabric of time, Gus G. returns with an unlikely guide, offering a glimmer of hope for our heroes... The disturbance reaches far across the universe and heralds the arrival of Joe Satriani, The Extremist, whose incredible energies bring balance to the cosmos, but leave our world consumed by Khaos magic. Michael Amott lies at the heart of this volatile new reality, empowered by mysterious amber artifacts and rivaled only by Misha Mansoor, a time-traveling wanderer wielding unparalleled technology! With lives lost, heroes reborn, and darkness rising, don't miss the climactic resolution to  ETERNAL DESCENT VOLUME 2!
The brainchild of British guitarist and comic creator Llexi Leon, who has teamed with American animation veteran Shaun McLaughlin and DC Comics writer Justin Peniston to bring his unique artistic vision to fruition, Eternal Descent is set in a fantasy universe where lost souls lurk in every shadow, and darkness veils sinister designs. Heavy metal could be the key to salvation... or the gateway to destruction!
Offering comics, graphic novels, animated shorts, limited edition ESP guitars, a signature Digitech ­effects pedal and an upcoming video game to keep fans occupied, Eternal Descent is fast becoming an international phenomenon.
Set to become a 21st century cult classic, fans of comics and heavy metal alike will be staggered in the scale of Eternal Descent's ambitions and the second volume of the cult comic series promises to plunge readers even more deeply into the graphic novel's dark, multi-faceted world.

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