Eric Shanower’s ‘Age of Bronze’ Returns This Week [Preview]

Fans of Eric Shanower and ancient history have something special to look forward to this Xmas, because the new issue of Age of Bronze has finally arrived. On sale this week, Age of Bronze #31 is the first new issue of Shanower's Eisner-winning Trojan War opus to ship since June, and if the following preview pages are any indication, the writer-artist has been plenty productive during the interim. Courtesy of Image Comics, the pages are full of all the Trojan action, beautiful draftsmanship and attention to detail for which Shanower has become renowned.

Check after the jump for the full-size pages and some teaser text.

"THE STORY OF THE TROJAN WAR: BETRAYAL 12"

Fate is poised to rip Troilus and Cressida apart. When Antenor is captured by the Achaeans, they demand Cressida as part of the ransom to return Antenor to Troy. Troilus doesn't dare reveal his secret romance with Cressida. But if he doesn't, he could lose Cressida forever.