Dark Horse Comics announced Backflash, a new time-traveling one-shot by Mat Johnson, Steve Lieber, and Lee Loughridge.
Backflash tells the story of Devin whose life is spiraling out of control, until he discovers the impossible: with a random touch of an article of family memorabilia, he can travel back in time, mentally reliving the best moments of his past while escaping his problems of the present. But the more Devin “backflashes” he finds himself on a mysterious trail of family secrets and betrayal. On this hunt for a truth that was never supposed to come to light, Devin must come to terms with his past if he wants any chance at a future.
“I’ve been Steve Lieber’s number one fan since reading The Superior Foes of Spider-Man,” said Mat Johnson in a press release. “Not only are his illustrations gorgeous, but their mix of humor and heart are totally unique in the comics landscape. It was a bucket-list dream to team up with Steve, and even more special to do so on such a personal project, inspired as it is by the recent loss of my mom. Having the project benefit from the editing of the legendary Karen Berger made it all even more magical.”
Backflash is 104 pages and will arrive in stores on November 12, 2024, with a cover price of $22.99.
