The Syzygy Publishing one-shot, hitting shelves this March, explores the illusion of magical powers, and how they can be a curse rather than a gift
Writer Chris Ryall, co-creator of Tales of Syzpense and publisher of Syzygy Publishing, is teaming up with frequent collaborator, artist Nelson Dániel (Strong Divers, Road Rage) for the Dreamweaver Giant-Syz Special, hitting shelves this March as part of Syzygy Publishing’s lineup of titles at Image Comics. The dark fantasy one-shot, which will be perfect bound and feature a cardstock cover, explores how magic is passed from one person to another, and how acquiring magical powers can be a curse rather than a gift. Featuring stunning art and spellbinding storytelling, every fantasy fan will enjoy this powerful tale with macabre twists and turns.
“Power is wasted on the young!” So thinks Cutler Carlton, the magic-based Dreamweaver, anyway. Until he’s forced to realize that he can no longer handle the responsibilities he’s taken on. So he transfers his powers of illusion to the much-younger Bella Howard—without ever asking if she’s amenable to such a thing—in the process wrecking both of their lives in this extra-length exploration of heroism and birthright, and the ways that magic can make lives better and worse, sometimes at the same time!
“Dreamweaver is also about generational angst, knowing when to step aside and allow the next generation to take over, and knowing when and how to relinquish control,” said Ryall. “And what happens when you ignore all of those things and try to once again become the hero of your own story, without realizing along the way that you’ve become the villain.”
Added Ryall: “I’ve worked with Nelson for years and every time I think I know what he can do and how good he is, he surprises me yet again with his inventiveness, his beautifully expressive art, and his unique and gorgeous colors. Dreamweaver is a series that explores, among other things, different forms of magic and its effect on the user, and Nelson is the perfect person to bring those kinds of elements to visual life.”
Dreamweaver Giant-Syz Special will be available at comic book shops on Wednesday, March 19:
- Cover A by Ashley Wood (Cardstock) – Lunar code 0125IM327
- Cover B by Nelson Dániel (Cardstock) – Lunar code 0125IM328
Dreamweaver Giant-Syz Special will also be available across many digital platforms, including Amazon Kindle, Apple Books, and Google Play.
