A banished warrior returns to her hometown to save the people that rejected her in this epic fantasy tale of forgiveness and redemption.
Creative Team
Pat Shand – Writer, Co-Creator
Rio Burton – Artist, Co-Creator
Jim Campbell – Letterer
Liana Kangas – Variant Cover
Summary
Azza was born into a family that, for generations, served in the Obsidian Guard, a military unit of holy warriors. During Azza’s Coronation, a magical ceremony that would imbue her with a holy glowing power, something went wrong. Instead of the sacred Obsidian tattoos, she became marred with thorned, black markings. Thinking it was a bad omen, Azza’s people banished her.
Now, Azza lives in solitude guarding a great evil… but when that evil escapes and begins to spread its wicked power, Azza must make a choice: save the people that expelled her or allow her home town to fall to evil.
With an emotional, comedic, and awe-inspiring story of empowerment, Azza the Barbed blends fantasy, adventure, mythology, horror, and action in this unforgettable new series.
Quote From The Creative Team
“Rio and I are both deeply invested in Azza the Barbed, both the character and the story, and we’re thrilled to pair with a publisher that invests in creators’ visions. Scout Comics has become one of the most vital pieces of the indie comics industry because of exactly that: putting creativity, passion for storytelling, and unique visions first.” (Pat Shand)
“Working with Scout has given me the freedom to tell my story without stifling my creativity. This has allowed me to grow as an artist.” (Rio)
Azza was born into a family that, for generations, served in the Obsidian Guard, a military unit of holy warriors. During Azza’s Coronation, a magical ceremony that would imbue her with a holy glowing power, something went wrong. Instead of the sacred Obsidian tattoos, she became marred with thorned, black markings. Thinking this a bad omen, Azza’s people banished her. Now, Azza lives in solitude guarding a great evil… but when that evil escapes and begins to spread its wicked power, Azza must make a choice: save the people that expelled her or allow her home town to fall to evil. With an emotional, comedic, and awe-inspiring story of empowerment, Azza the Barbed blends fantasy, adventure, mythology, horror, and action in this unforgettable new series.
