Artesia #4
In "The Bearer of Bad Tidings," Artesia learns of the Thessid-Golan empire’s invasion of the Middle Kingdoms from her brother, who delivers urgent news that reshapes the political landscape around her. Written and illustrated by Mark Smylie, this 1999 issue from Sirius Entertainment delivers a pivotal moment in Artesia’s journey, with every page drawn, inked, colored, and lettered by the same hand—creating a deeply personal, unified vision. The cover by Mark Smylie captures the weight of the moment with striking, intimate detail.
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Artesia's brother tells her that the Thessid-Golan empire has invaded the Middle Kingdoms, and fills her in on the rest of the international political situation.
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