Protector #1 Cover A - Image Comics (Simon Roy, Sid Bensen, Artyom Trakhanov)

Journey into a far-future post-apocalyptic North America with Protector #1, the debut issue of the acclaimed sci-fi worldbuilding saga from Image Comics! Co-written by Simon Roy (Prophet) and Sid Bensen, featuring detailed, visceral artwork by Artyom Trakhanov (Undertow) and vibrant colors by Jason Wordie, this series blends tribal archaeology with ancient high-tech machinery. Set in the year 3245 AD, the story follows a young slave named Mari who accidentally reawakens a dormant, god-like combat mech to escape her captors.

Featuring stunning, hyper-detailed cover art by Artyom Trakhanov depicting Mari standing before an awakening giant mech as ruins collapse around warring tribesmen, this debut issue is an essential first issue for fans of Conan, Mad Max, Prophet, and immersive indie sci-fi.

• Publisher: Image Comics

• Series: Protector (Issue #1 Debut)

• Creative Team: Simon Roy & Sid Bensen (Writers), Artyom Trakhanov (Artist/Cover Artist), Jason Wordie (Colorist), Hassan Otsmane-Elhaou (Letterer)

• Format: Single Issue Comic Book (Standard Edition)

• Age Rating: Rated M (Mature)