Wasteland is a comic book series written by Antony Johnston, and illustrated by Christopher Mitten, Remington Veteo and others. Covers are by Ben Templesmith, and the series and collections are published by Oni Press.
Wasteland takes place in a devastated, post-apocalyptic future America. Set one hundred years after a catastrophe known as the “Big Wet”, it's the story of Michael and Abi, two characters with unique and unnatural powers, as they search for the fabled land of A-Ree-Yass-I, which legend says is where the Big Wet began.
Their quest will take them thousands of miles across a ruined, hostile land where technology has been forgotten and scavenging is a way of life. Where a relentless sun beats down through a cloudless sky. Where no birds take to the air, no forests carpet the hills. Where the oceans are fetid and poisonous, impossible to cross.
But Michael has been walking this land longer than he can remember. If anyone can beat the odds and survive the journey, Abi believes it's him. With his survival skills and her quick thinking, can they find A-Ree-Yass-I together?
Perhaps. But along the way they'll face betrayal, prejudice, war, revolution and more...
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Antony Johnston
Writer/Creator
Antony Johnston is an award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of comics, graphic novels, video games and books, with titles including Wasteland, Daredevil, Dead Space, Julius, and Frightening Curves. He has also adapted books by bestselling novelist Anthony Horowitz, collaborated with comics legend Alan Moore, and reinvented Marvel's flagship character Wolverine for manga. His titles have been translated throughout Europe and optioned for film.
Antony lives in Northern England with his fiancée, two dogs, and far too many products bearing apple-shaped logos.
Christopher Mitten
Artist/Creator
Originally from the cow-dappled expanse of southern Wisconsin, Christopher now roams the misty wilds of suburban Chicago, drawing little people in little boxes. In addition to Oni, his work has appeared in books published by WildStorm, IDW, Dark Horse, and Image Comics.
Christopher lives in Wheaton, Illinois, where he's constantly on the lookout for sleep, which proves to be an elusive and formidable foe.
Remington Veteto
Artist
Fresh from the gates of SCAD Atlanta, Wasteland marks the start of Remington's comics career. Drawing by day and cooking by night, he strives to make his mark in sequential art while feeding the hungry masses of late night bars.
Remington lives in the heart of Atlanta, Georgia with a small studio of artists.
Ben Templesmith
Cover artist
Ben became an overnight comics sensation with 30 Days Of Night, Steve Niles' vampire horror from IDW. Since then his work has included Star Wars, Army Of Darkness, Silent Hill and the hit series Fell with Warren Ellis, as well as designing artwork for bands and concept art for movies. He collaborated with Antony on Dead Space, and continues to draw several popular series including Wormwood Gentleman Corpse, Welcome to Hoxton and more.
A native Australian, Ben lives in San Diego with his wife and enough caffeine to fill the outback. He is notoriously camera-shy.
