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Preface Far in the future, as a massive solar flare
increased the size of the sun, Earth fell prey to rapid global warming. The seas dried up, threatening to leave Earth a lifeless planet. As the natural resources were depleted, the entire human population was forced to embark on an exodus to another habitable planet. Titanic space arks, called “Aveons,” were built, carrying the entire population of Earth on a fantastic voyage. One of the arks - Aveon 9 - lost its way and fell into a wormhole. The ark’s inhabitants found themselves on a course to a gigantic planet nearly the size of Jupiter in the Alpha Centauri system. The human settlers named the planet after their space ark Aveon 9. They discovered Aveon 9 was rich with natural resources, populated by several intelligent yet technologically inferior races. In due time, these races came under the sway of the human empire. Upon crash landing on Aveon 9, the humans noticed their advanced technology had become mostly useless due to the different gravitational pull and polarization of Aveon 9. They settled into a regressed state of civilization, though still technologically superior to the other races of the planet. A small, nearly extinct race of shape-shifting beings called Eyars became the humans’ closest allies, and helped the human empire to spread its influence on the continent of Xanundium. Thanks to internal strife, the human empire was eventually split into separate kingdoms, ruled by monarchies rather than democracy. The largest kingdom, Vexadus, lies to the east. The competing kingdom of Naugra lies in the sandy lands of the west, rich with fossil fuels. And the most deprived kingdom, Chunargh, is huddled in the icy mountains of the north. The three kingdoms are in constant rivalry, and their cold hatred often flares up into skirmishes and battles. The peace-loving and spiritual Eyars constantly strive to make sure all-out war does not develop, as such a conflict would bring certain death and unimaginable devastation. The wisdom, counsel and loyalty of the Eyars maintained an uneasy peace for years. Until now…
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“The team behind this comic captured that special magic, and successfully combined both the epic and the small elements into the wonderful example of storytelling in front of you. I eagerly await next chapters of AVEON 9.” -Stjepan Sejic (Artifacts, Witchblade, X-Men: Endangered Species)
“Fantastic imagination and stunning graphics!” -Amish Tripathi (The Immortals of Meluha, The Secret of the Nagas)
“A mesmerizing, beautiful piece of storytelling delivered from a unique perspective.” -Jim Starlin (The Death of Captain Marvel, Batman: A Death in the Family, Dreadstar)
“A complex, imaginative and fascinating world brought to life with gorgeous artwork, AVEON 9 should delight fans of epic fantasy.” -J.M. DeMatteis (Amazing Spider-Man, Justice League International, Moonshadow)
A magnum opus inspired by Indian mystical classics and Western sci-fi! An epic sci-fi adventure, featuring high drama, unprecedented action and intrigues galore. Extraordinary characters drive the story forward at breakneck pace. Torn apart by their personal demons, their actions will decide the fate of both human and alien civilizations. Ladies and gentlemen, you have landed on the mystical planet of Aveon 9, thousands of years in the future. Humans may have established their dominion over Aveon 9, but in the bargain they angered the planet’s indigenous civilizations. Humanity would continue wreaking havoc if not for the efforts of a pair of star-crossed lovers – a warrior prince and a beautiful and dynamic princess – and a dedicated native. The trio will battle potently evil forces — human, alien and monster alike — and navigate twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the revelation of a climactic, deeprooted secret!
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