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Nocterra, Volume 1: Full Throttle Dark

Holly Black author Sandra McDonald author Scott Snyder author Maria V Snyder author Elizabeth Bear author Kelly Link author Rachel Swirsky author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Image Comics

Published:19th Oct '21

Should be back in stock very soon

Nocterra, Volume 1: Full Throttle Dark cover

Ten years after darkness consumed the world, Val Riggs navigates treacherous roads as a ferryman. With a loved one infected and time running out, she seeks a sanctuary of light. This collection includes issues #1-6.

In Nocterra, Volume 1: Full Throttle Dark, we follow Val Riggs, a ferryman navigating a world plunged into darkness for the past decade. After witnessing the sun consumed by shadows and the transformation of those around her into monstrous beings known as 'shades,' Val has adapted to her new reality. As a transporter of people and goods, she drives her eighteen-wheeler along perilous, unlit roads, facing the dangers that lurk in the night.

The story takes a compelling turn when Val learns about the possibility of a sanctuary bathed in light, a beacon of hope in an otherwise bleak existence. This revelation sets her on a journey that challenges her limits as a ferryman. With a loved one battling the effects of infection, Val's race against time adds urgency to her quest. The narrative unfolds with a mix of tension and determination, as she confronts both the physical and emotional obstacles that arise along the way.

Written by acclaimed creators Scott Snyder and Tony S. Daniel, Nocterra delves into themes of survival, resilience, and the fight against overwhelming darkness. The first volume collects issues #1-6, offering readers an immersive experience filled with suspense and horror. As Val's story unfolds, the stakes grow higher, and the reader is drawn into a gripping tale of courage in the face of despair.

“My favorite thing SCOTT SNYDER's donesince WYTCHES...and I legitimately think this might be TONYDANIEL's best work to date.”-JAMES TYNION IV

“My favorite thing SCOTT SNYDER's donesince WYTCHES...and I legitimately think this might be TONYDANIEL's best work to date.”-JAMES TYNION IV

“A great post-apocalyptic hook, the art isgorgeous.”-SYFY WIRE

“A great post-apocalyptic hook, the art isgorgeous.”-SYFY WIRE

"A big-budget shadowy apocalypse...Gosee.”-KIERON GILLEN

"A big-budget shadowy apocalypse...Gosee.”-KIERON GILLEN

"It's as good as you have heard. It's actually better.Everyone else is driving a Kia Sportage and this is a Porsche. You will enjoyit!”-GAIL SIMONE

"It's as good as you have heard. It's actually better.Everyone else is driving a Kia Sportage and this is a Porsche. You will enjoyit!”-GAIL SIMONE

“An apocalyptic monster hunt you won't want tomiss!”-MARGUERITE BENNETT

“An apocalyptic monster hunt you won't want tomiss!”-MARGUERITE BENNETT

“A full throttle, Mad Max-typeadventure.”-Forbes

“A full throttle, Mad Max-typeadventure.”-Forbes

ISBN: 9781534319943

Dimensions: 254mm x 152mm x 25mm

Weight: 340g

168 pages