Artesia Afire #1
"Prologue," the opening chapter of Artesia Afire #1, introduces Mark Smylie’s strikingly detailed world through a tense standoff at the Tauria bridge, where Artesia and her allies corner the remnants of the Thessid-Golan vanguard. With a fragile truce negotiated through a solemn oath—backed by noble hostages—Smylie’s bold artwork and tight storytelling set the stage for a conflict simmering beneath the surface. The issue’s cover, also by Smylie, captures the moment’s gravity in stark, expressive lines.
In "The Remains," Artesia faces a desperate stand at the Tauria bridge, where she confronts the shattered remnants of the Thessid-Golan vanguard. With cunning and resolve, she pushes for surrender, binding them to an oath—secured by noble hostages—to keep the northern army from crossing the river again.
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Reprinted in Artesia Afire #[nn] (2004), The Year's Best Graphic Novels, Comics, and Manga #[nn] (2005)
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