Alice Ever After

In this dark sequel, an adult Alice returns to Wonderland to escape her harsh reality. As her addiction deepens, she faces the horrors of an asylum and her own inner demons. Collects issues #1-5.

In Alice Ever After, readers are invited back into the surreal and haunting world of Wonderland, reimagined in a darker light. Alice, now an adult, finds herself longing for the fantastical escape she once experienced as a child. However, her reality is far from enchanting, characterized by a cold and unwelcoming environment that drives her to seek solace in the very place that once offered her joy. In her quest to return to Wonderland, Alice discovers that she needs more than mere mushrooms; her growing addiction leads her down a perilous path, compelling her to engage in criminal acts to sustain it.

As Alice's choices become increasingly desperate, they ultimately land her in a nightmarish asylum, a setting filled with its own set of horrors. This twisted institution serves as a stark contrast to the whimsical world she yearns for, forcing her to confront the dark aspects of her psyche and the trauma of her childhood. The narrative explores the tension between her desire to escape into Wonderland and the necessity of facing her real-world demons, raising profound questions about the nature of reality and escapism.

Written and illustrated by the talented Dan Panosian and Giorgio Spalletta, Alice Ever After is a gripping sequel that appeals to fans of Neil Gaiman's works and other dark fantasy tales. The story unfolds over five compelling issues, weaving a narrative that is both captivating and thought-provoking. As readers accompany Alice on her journey, they are left to ponder whether true courage lies in fleeing from one’s past or confronting it head-on.