AfterShock Comics is an American comic book publisher founded in April 2015. AfterShock is described as a "hybrid comic book company combining the creative edge of an independent comic book publisher with the strengths and experience of a traditional powerhouse." Senior executives include Jawad Qureshi. In December 2022, AfterShock Comics filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

History

The company was co-founded by Joe Pruett, editor of the noted comic anthology ''

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'' and Mike Marts, the former executive editor in charge of

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franchise and

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' Batman franchise. Other co-founders include Lee Kramer, Jon Kramer, and Michael Richter. Other senior executives include Jawad Qureshi. AfterShock's published works are

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and its portfolio includes comics by

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, and Marguerite Bennett, among others. AfterShock Comics won the New Publisher of the Year Diamond Gem Award in 2017. The label attracted attention in 2016 when it published Paul Jenkins' comic ''Alters'', featuring the character

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, touted as the first

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superhero. In a column for ''The Mary Sue'', transgender activist Jes Grobman dismissed ''Alters'' as "cliche". Other critics were more positive; one noted that " e visuals are beautiful and deserve attention, while the story looks to be addressing something avoided in American society."

Creators

Adam Glass Adam Glass (born August 12, 1968 in Decatur, Georgia) is an American comic book writer, screenwriter and television producer best known for his work on the TV series '' Supernatural,'' ''Cold Case'' and ''Criminal Minds''. As a comic writer, h ...

* Patrick Olliffe * Brian Azzarello * Paul Jenkins *

Tim Seeley Tim Seeley is an American comic book artist and writer known for his work on books such as '' Grayson'', '' Nightwing'', '' G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero'', ''G.I. Joe vs. Transformers'' and '' New Exiles''. He is also the co-creator of the ...

* Mark Waid * John Layman *

Sam Kieth Sam Kieth (born January 11, 1963) is an American comics artist and writer, best known as the creator of ''The Maxx'' and ''Zero Girl''. Career Comics Kieth's first published work was "a story in the back of a Comico comic" when he was "about ...

* Frank Tieri *

Amanda Conner Amanda Conner is an American comics artist and commercial art illustrator. She began her career in the late 1980s for Archie Comics and Marvel Comics, before moving on to contribute work for Claypool Comics' '' Soulsearchers and Company'' and Har ...

Jimmy Palmiotti James Palmiotti (born August 14, 1961) is an American writer and inker of comic books, who also does writing for games, television and film. Early life Palmiotti attended the High School of Art and Design in New York City. Career Palmiotti sta ...

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