'Pretty Deadly' #1 [Preview]

Last summer, Image Comics had what was perhaps the most significant moment in the recent history of the publisher. At a panel at San Diego Comic Con, Editor-in-Chief Eric Stephenson was joined on stage by a collection of some of the most acclaimed creators in comics, to announce the launch of several new series, including Lazarus, Multiple Warheads, Satellite Sam, Sex and more. With so many titles, from such a deep collection of talent, being announced at once, it's a challenge for any book to stand out.

But Pretty Deadly did. The first creator owned project from Kelly Sue DeConnick and Emma Ríos, who were first introduced after collaborating on Osborn for Marvel, Pretty Deadly is a western/horror comic that chronicles the story of Death's daughter, as told from the point of view of a butterfly and a dead rabbit. If you follow either DeConnick or Ríos on social media, you're no doubt familiar with the book. And if you have any sort of presence on comics related social media in general, you're likely aware that this is one of the most anticipated titles of the fall, if not all of 2013. And after a year and change of anticipation, discussion, and promotion, Pretty Deadly #1 arrives in stores next Wednesday. Image Comics has provided ComicsAlliance with a six page preview of the debut issue, which you can view below.