Coda

Simon Spurrier

Apr 2019 · Coda Vol 1 · Boom! Studios

About this ebook

In the aftermath of an apocalypse which wiped out nearly all magic from a once-wondrous fantasy world, an antisocial former bard named Hum seeks a way to save the soul of his wife with nothing but a foul-tempered mutant unicorn and his wits to protect him. But in the process, he is unwillingly drawn into a brutal power struggle which will decide forever who rules the weird wasteland... Written by Eisner Award-nominated author Simon Spurrier (The Spire, Godshaper) and lavishly illustrated by artist Matías Bergara (Supergirl, Cannibal), Coda is a relentless kaleidoscope of visual wonders, exploring high fantasy and the post-apocalypse through the lens of a curmudgeonly loner in search of his lost love.

Ratings and reviews

I picked up Coda on recommendation from a friend and because I (like most of us) judge a book by its cover, and Coda has one hell of a cover. My friend described it as "a post apocalyptic fantasy world where Sauron won." That's enough for me, so I gave it a go. Coda is one of those series where every issue is a milestone. Each installment carries with it impactful narrative with clever turns I didn't expect. The writing is beautiful and intricate. The characters are unique, flawed, and vibrant. The art is chaotic, bright, and inspiring. It's one of the few series I count down the days to the next issue. Coda is an enigma. It's the kind of series that comes along all to briefly, and you'll be glad you picked it up.

Read the 3 volumes and thank me later. Mad Max meets LOTR in this classic!