“The best post-apocalyptic comic being published today.”
Warren Ellis

“This book kicks seven different kinds of ass.”
Ain't It Cool News

“Radiates in about a dozen conceptual and philosophical dimensions at once... rivals Hayao Miyazaki's masterful epic Nausicaä.”
The Onion A.V. Club

WASTELAND is an epic science-fiction comic book series written by Antony Johnston. It is drawn by Christopher Mitten, Remington Veteto and others, with covers by Ben Templesmith. The series and its collections are published by Oni Press.

Wasteland takes place one hundred years after the Big Wet, a disaster that destroyed most of the world as we know it. Half the world is now covered by poisonous, rising oceans. What dry land remains is a broken, infertile world of hard ground and harder living.

Into this world steps Michael, a scavenger who roams the wasteland, trading what he can salvage. But Michael's latest find will change his life for ever — a machine that talks in a forgotten language, supposedly giving directions to the fabled land of A-Ree-Yass-I, where mankind's downfall began.

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Latest Issue

Issue #29
“Kick In The Eye”

The ENEMY WITHIN story arc continues, and this issue Watchman Dexus is in the spotlight! Recent times have been tough for Dexus, as his attempts to control the Newbegin council have apparently come to nought. Now things are about to get even trickier... but the Watchman is nothing if not devious, and the Sunner rebellion might be just the help he needs.

Latest Paperback

Book 05
“Tales of the Uninvited”

The first collection of Wasteland's 'interlude' issues is now on sale! Featuring four self-contained stories, each exploring the world and history of Wasteland and illustrated by a stellar line-up of guest artists!

Latest Hardback

The Apocalyptic Edition, Volume One

Wasteland goes hardback with the first Apocalyptic Edition! Collecting all of issues #1-#13, including the Walking the Dust text pieces (with brand new illustrations by guest artists), a colour gallery of Ben Templesmith's covers, and an introduction by Jeff Vandermeer! Packaged in a gorgeous red cloth cover, this deluxe edition will take pride of place on your bookshelf!


Walking The Dust

Part 19
“Tribal Gathering”

In this chapter, Ankya's journey across the Western peaks brings her into contact with a Dog Tribe — strange clans of desert people who live a symbiotic existence with their hounds.

Latest Song

Track 5
“Inelisia”

The latest free song from the Wasteland Original Soundtrack is Inelisia — a sombre, discordant and moody eight-minute epic sure to get you in the mood.

Featured Character

Watchman Dexus

A dedicated and loyal soldier, the Watchman has served Newbegin and its Lord Founder since he was a boy. But the game of politics is about to begin, and Dexus has an eye for the main chance.