PRE-ORDER: 'The Atoll' #1 by Tim Daniel, Ricardo Drumond, and Joana Lafuente

Just in time for Shark Week, Tim Daniel (Enormous, Burning Fields), Ricardo Drumond, and Joana Lafuente (Burning Fields, G.I. Joe) are bringing an R-rated thriller to Heavy Metal comics that pits man against beast in 'The Atoll.' Available for preorder now from your local comic shop, don't miss this violent and subversive take on bloodsport as competition when Story Helms is forced to tangle with a Great White shark. Contact your favorite shop now and reserve your copy of this sure to sell-out 5 issue mini-series.

When the burlap sack is ripped from her head, decorated Olympic athlete Story Helms finds herself seated on a steel platform overlooking an arena somewhere far off the northwestern coast of Australia. Welcome to The Atoll, where abductees are pitted in combat against the world's deadliest apex predator, Majesty, a twenty-one foot Great White shark. Story is next in the ring-how long will she last? Place your bets.

(W) Tim Daniel (A/CA) Ricardo Drumond

Item Code: JUN161573

In Shops: 8/10/2016

SRP: $3.50

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SLOTS #1
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CYBER FORCE #2
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