Megaton Archives

MEGATON was a pivotal independent comics anthology that helped rewrite comics history, featuring the debut of Erik Larsen's Savage Dragon and Rob Liefeld's Youngblood. Now, the original eight issues are collected for the first time, in chronological order and in glorious black and white, scanned from the original art and film negatives.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 456 pages
Publication date: 04 July 2023
Publisher: Image Comics

The groundbreaking black and white anthology MEGATON played a pivotal role in the independent comics revolution, and from 1981 to 1987, publisher and writer GARY CARLSON played a significant role in rewriting comics history. MEGATON featured the debut of ERIK LARSEN's SAVAGE DRAGON and ROB LIEFELD's YOUNGBLOOD, which prompted LIEFELD to later dub CARLSON "the Grandfather of Image Comics." The series was renowned for launching the careers of numerous renowned artists.

To commemorate the 40th anniversary of MEGATON, the original eight issues are being collected for the first time, presenting them in their entirety, in chronological order, and in stunning black and white, directly scanned from the original art and film negatives used for their publication. This collection includes not only the original issues but also early advertisements for the series, unpublished artwork, preliminary character designs, and insightful commentary by CARLSON.

This comprehensive collection offers a rare glimpse into the origins and evolution of independent comics, showcasing the talent and creativity that emerged during this pivotal period. MEGATON's impact on the industry cannot be overstated, and this commemorative edition is a must-have for fans, collectors, and anyone interested in the history of comics.

Weight: 912g
Dimension: 168 x 259 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781534398634